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PS3plus52XBR2 · 05-09-2008, 08:24 PM

Now's the time to learn how to ride a motorcycle! You can get around 45 to 55mpg, you're allowed on HOV lanes and tolls are generally half price!

With all the money you save you can go get Wild Hogs on Blu-ray!

DetroitSportsFan · 05-09-2008, 08:26 PM

Gas dropped here down to $3.79.

dk3dknight · 05-09-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

isnt there a gas thread in off topic?

Amazon delivers=no gas to get it

Unless you have to pick up the package, which for me on any packages either the mail man gets pissed sends it back to the post office you get a sign on your door that says you have x amount of hours to get your package before they send it back...

Or they give it to the office and that is a terrible punishment, for the office opens after I leave for work and closes before I get home, then I pray I can catch them during the weekend.

Oh and no they do not believe in leaving packages or putting them in the secure lock and key package receives.. which is best since someone peed in one of them, and I always wonder if a package would get blessed...

Gas is not too expensive yet, where I live you can drive in any direction and you will end up at a walmart... and walmart is closer then the post office, unless you count the grand praire one but we do not live in gp and thus it would be at the specific Arlington office.

Best buy is in a small ways away, through frys is on the other side of town takes 45 minutes to get over there in light traffic, over a hour if there is traffic.

But thats not important..

For I never have to worry about picking up a package from amazon, since amazon has never actually elected to send me anything ive ever paid for.

bkbluray · 05-09-2008, 08:34 PM

Gas prices suck. I paid $3.52 a gallon on Sunday before it jumped up to $3.65 on Tuesday.

That being said, I have really cut back on my Blu purchases to only those AAA titles that I must have. I got Twister this week and I'm getting Narnia next week. I hope I can save up enough for V though!

ganthc · 05-09-2008, 08:51 PM

Thankfully, I live in a city that has mass transit. I take the subway into work and $100 of my travel for the subway is reimbursed by work. I have been on my current tank of gas for a month now, and I still have 2/5 left in the tank. It is expensive out here in the DC area with gas at about 3.85.

But I will continue to buy the bd movies that I want.

bkbluray · 05-09-2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ganthc

Thankfully, I live in a city that has mass transit. I take the subway into work and $100 of my travel for the subway is reimbursed by work. I have been on my current tank of gas for a month now, and I still have 2/5 left in the tank. It is expensive out here in the DC area with gas at about 3.85.

But I will continue to buy the bd movies that I want.

Good move switching to mass transit. I almost think the high gas prices are just someone trying to make more of us do that...

dk3dknight · 05-09-2008, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ganthc

Thankfully, I live in a city that has mass transit. I take the subway into work and $100 of my travel for the subway is reimbursed by work. I have been on my current tank of gas for a month now, and I still have 2/5 left in the tank. It is expensive out here in the DC area with gas at about 3.85.

But I will continue to buy the bd movies that I want.

Mass Transit system what is that. do they use basses.. bases... bu bu buzes.. hmm what a odd concept.

My city is one of the largest in the united states to not have a mass transportation system.. yay

Herr Schmidt · 05-09-2008, 09:14 PM

$3.89 here and i drive a convertion van.And no it dont stop my spending at all on my Blu's.I order all of mine from Amazon and with my prime just cant go wrong :}

Rob71 · 05-09-2008, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tacoreed

$3.53 here in Nebraska. Almost $90 to fill up my truck.

I just broke $100 to fill up my work truck. Filled up twice this week. Hasn't really affected me too much yet, but if I had to pay in cash instead of a gas card I might thud.gif

sore_and_crucified · 05-09-2008, 09:27 PM

I'm not gonna do the math as I have my head half way in some work, but by the time you convert the pound to the dollar you are talking nearly $10 for a gallon here in the UK (someone I'm sure will post an exact figure).

The thing is I don't drive, everyone around me does. I live in the city so I make use of public transport (if only there were more of me huh)!!!
It's tough to just live though, make bills and rent etc... I remember picking up way more DVD's than I can afford Blu Rays!

It's getting pretty crappy I have to admit!

surfdude12 · 05-09-2008, 09:31 PM

$3.90 / gallon for premium here in orlando. throw in that i only get 15 mpg city (damn rotary engines), and that comes out to 27-28 cents/mile!!!

Whytewash · 05-09-2008, 09:38 PM

3.85 for regular here in my side of Washington. It hasnt effected my blus much. Its has really effected how I drink. I dont go to bars as much, and now I just buy booze at the store and drink it at home. It saves about $100 a week so im good

aross6 · 05-09-2008, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PS3plus52XBR2

Now's the time to learn how to ride a motorcycle! You can get around 45 to 55mpg, you're allowed on HOV lanes and tolls are generally half price!

With all the money you save you can go get Wild Hogs on Blu-ray!

+1! I just finished having my Kawi ZX-6R painted and can't wait to get it back on the pavement. Sure it takes Hi-test Gas, but when you get 36mpg 'round town and 45mpg highway who cares! Alot better than the 16/19mpgs I get in my Jeep Liberty!

Prices haven't quite affected my BD purchases yet, but they have affected other areas of life. Like we don't go out to see movies in theaters as much but rather have Amazon ship us a BD movie and watch it. Having to cut down on the "Nights Out on the Town" too! O well, I guess that's just what they call 'Quality Time' when you're at home w/ the fam!

sudbury78 · 05-09-2008, 09:48 PM

Gas is killing me. Last June I bought an 07 BMW X5 and being a guy and having an ego, had to buy the 4.8 model. Can I tell you that my computer in the car says I average 10.6 miles a gallon and I fill up at $3.96 a gallon every 4 days or so. It's downright AWFUL. Yes, I blame my car as well and my ego.

JJ · 05-09-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sudbury78

Gas is killing me. Last June I bought an 07 BMW X5 and being a guy and having an ego, had to buy the 4.8 model. Can I tell you that my computer in the car says I average 10.6 miles a gallon and I fill up at $3.96 a gallon every 4 days or so. It's downright AWFUL. Yes, I blame my car as well and my ego.

That hurts - and makes no sense! My 02 Expedition was averaging 12-15 mpg, and it had a 5.4! (Not used anymore) 10mpg must HURT.

ganthc · 05-09-2008, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dk3dknight

Mass Transit system what is that. do they use basses.. bases... bu bu buzes.. hmm what a odd concept.

My city is one of the largest in the united states to not have a mass transportation system.. yay

Mass transit for DC is the Metro subway and bus systems. There are subway stations on various lines that intersect at various points. All metro stations act as transfer hubs for the bus system, so you can easily catch a bus to the subway and go to your desired location. Really, if I wanted to, I could just ride mass transit solely and not need a vehicle at all. But I do still like to have the freedom that a car offers on the weekends.

I know the DFW airport has a monorail system that feeds off into other areas of the DAFW area. Perhaps if an investment was made, you could see a monorail line go out to your area. The problem with Texas is that it is so spread out, it would be hard to service all the areas. I'm from Austin, and I know that they approved a light rail system before I left, but it still hasn't been set up. Houston has a lightrail system, but I don't know how effective it is. Texas is different animal than dense urban areas like there are on the East Coast.

cdot2four · 05-09-2008, 10:08 PM

I paid $3.70 and i get 12 and 15 miles a gallon. I will never give up my American V8 4X4

and no the prices haven't stopped me from buying blurays.

Psychonaut · 05-09-2008, 11:34 PM

I haven't paid for gas in 8 years. A nice little perk to my job. Free new vehicle every 90k miles, no payments, no gas, no insurance, and no maintenance.

PoLskA · 05-09-2008, 11:39 PM

gas in $3.85 for Regular here in MoTown...

$40-45 to fill up my Altima... which lasts about 5 days...

got a lead foot...

JJ · 05-09-2008, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Psychonaut

I haven't paid for gas in 8 years. A nice little perk to my job. Free new vehicle every 90k miles, no payments, no gas, no insurance, and no maintenance.

Where do you work? Wonderland? Neverland?

mjjokesetup

05-09-2008, 08:34 PM	#24
bkbluray Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:MN Home Theater Gallery:57 Blu-ray collection:185 Blu-ray reviews:25	Gas prices suck. I paid $3.52 a gallon on Sunday before it jumped up to $3.65 on Tuesday. That being said, I have really cut back on my Blu purchases to only those AAA titles that I must have. I got Twister this week and I'm getting Narnia next week. I hope I can save up enough for V though! Last edited by bkbluray; 05-09-2008 at 08:45 PM.

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05-09-2008, 08:24 PM	#21
PS3plus52XBR2 Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Long Island, NY Blu-ray collection:2	Now's the time to learn how to ride a motorcycle! You can get around 45 to 55mpg, you're allowed on HOV lanes and tolls are generally half price! With all the money you save you can go get Wild Hogs on Blu-ray!

05-09-2008, 08:26 PM	#22
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Gas dropped here down to $3.79.

05-09-2008, 08:51 PM	#25
ganthc Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Vienna, VA 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:651 Blu-ray reviews:2	Thankfully, I live in a city that has mass transit. I take the subway into work and $100 of my travel for the subway is reimbursed by work. I have been on my current tank of gas for a month now, and I still have 2/5 left in the tank. It is expensive out here in the DC area with gas at about 3.85. But I will continue to buy the bd movies that I want.

05-09-2008, 09:14 PM	#28
Herr Schmidt Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Mid Michigan Blu-ray collection:438	$3.89 here and i drive a convertion van.And no it dont stop my spending at all on my Blu's.I order all of mine from Amazon and with my prime just cant go wrong :}

05-09-2008, 09:27 PM	#30
sore_and_crucified Active Member Member since:Mar 2007	I'm not gonna do the math as I have my head half way in some work, but by the time you convert the pound to the dollar you are talking nearly $10 for a gallon here in the UK (someone I'm sure will post an exact figure). The thing is I don't drive, everyone around me does. I live in the city so I make use of public transport (if only there were more of me huh)!!! It's tough to just live though, make bills and rent etc... I remember picking up way more DVD's than I can afford Blu Rays! It's getting pretty crappy I have to admit!

05-09-2008, 09:31 PM	#31
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	$3.90 / gallon for premium here in orlando. throw in that i only get 15 mpg city (damn rotary engines), and that comes out to 27-28 cents/mile!!!

05-09-2008, 09:38 PM	#32
Whytewash Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:'Couve, WA Blu-ray collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1	3.85 for regular here in my side of Washington. It hasnt effected my blus much. Its has really effected how I drink. I dont go to bars as much, and now I just buy booze at the store and drink it at home. It saves about $100 a week so im good

05-09-2008, 09:48 PM	#34
sudbury78 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Scottsdale, AZ Trading Score:1	Gas is killing me. Last June I bought an 07 BMW X5 and being a guy and having an ego, had to buy the 4.8 model. Can I tell you that my computer in the car says I average 10.6 miles a gallon and I fill up at $3.96 a gallon every 4 days or so. It's downright AWFUL. Yes, I blame my car as well and my ego.

05-09-2008, 10:08 PM	#37
cdot2four Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Metro Detroit PSN:cdot2four Blu-ray collection:158 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	I paid $3.70 and i get 12 and 15 miles a gallon. I will never give up my American V8 4X4 and no the prices haven't stopped me from buying blurays.

05-09-2008, 11:34 PM	#38
Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	I haven't paid for gas in 8 years. A nice little perk to my job. Free new vehicle every 90k miles, no payments, no gas, no insurance, and no maintenance.

05-09-2008, 11:39 PM	#39
PoLskA Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Livonia, MI Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:948 Blu-ray collection:2585 DVD collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:381	gas in $3.85 for Regular here in MoTown... $40-45 to fill up my Altima... which lasts about 5 days... got a lead foot...

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