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Since: May 31, 2007
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 10:39 pm
Post subject: Face The #1 Fact About Gas Prices
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The government isn't going to do a damn thing about it. You must do
something about it yourself like I just did.
I dumped my 2003 Ford Ranger 4x4 which got 20 mpg and bought a Yaris
which gets 40 mpg. The Yaris is loaded with options that the Ranger
didn't have and I only laid out $4500 difference which included tax and
tag transfer. I now have a brand new vehicle which is under warranty
for three more years or 36,000 miles bumper to bumper. My auto
insurance also went down by $200 a year.
The best part is, I'm now driving a Toyota which should run forever 
Toyota just don't make a low quality vehicle even in their less
expensive models, the quality still shows!
I love this little car and it's a blast to drive!
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 11:15 pm
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"Just Me" wrote in message
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> The government isn't going to do a damn thing about it. You must do
> something about it yourself like I just did.
>
> I dumped my 2003 Ford Ranger 4x4 which got 20 mpg and bought a Yaris
> which gets 40 mpg. The Yaris is loaded with options that the Ranger
> didn't have and I only laid out $4500 difference which included tax and
> tag transfer. I now have a brand new vehicle which is under warranty
> for three more years or 36,000 miles bumper to bumper. My auto
> insurance also went down by $200 a year.
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> The best part is, I'm now driving a Toyota which should run forever
> Toyota just don't make a low quality vehicle even in their less
> expensive models, the quality still shows!
>
> I love this little car and it's a blast to drive!
>
> Rich
Basically, in this regard, you're preaching to the choir here.
Cathy (drives a Corolla, but would like a Prius)
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Since: May 07, 2007
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 11:27 pm
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"Cathy F." ...
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> "Just Me"...
>>
>> The government isn't going to do a damn thing about it. You must do
>> something about it yourself like I just did.
>>
>> I dumped my 2003 Ford Ranger 4x4 which got 20 mpg and bought a Yaris
>> which gets 40 mpg. The Yaris is loaded with options that the Ranger
>> didn't have and I only laid out $4500 difference which included tax and
>> tag transfer. I now have a brand new vehicle which is under warranty
>> for three more years or 36,000 miles bumper to bumper. My auto
>> insurance also went down by $200 a year.
>>
>> The best part is, I'm now driving a Toyota which should run forever
>> Toyota just don't make a low quality vehicle even in their less
>> expensive models, the quality still shows!
>>
>> I love this little car and it's a blast to drive!
>>
>> Rich
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> Basically, in this regard, you're preaching to the choir here.
Not really. Some people lurk here to get opinions on vehicles, so this is
actually one of the most appropriate posts you could ever see here. You're
just used to all the off-topic stuff LOL
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> Cathy (drives a Corolla, but would like a Prius)
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>
>
Natalie who drives an Echo, but would like a Lexus >> Stay informed about: Face The #1 Fact About Gas Prices |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:55 am
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On Thu, 31 May 2007 22:39:47 -0400, Just Me wrote:
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> The government isn't going to do a damn thing about it. You must do
> something about it yourself like I just did.
>
> I dumped my 2003 Ford Ranger 4x4 which got 20 mpg and bought a Yaris which
> gets 40 mpg. The Yaris is loaded with options that the Ranger didn't have
> and I only laid out $4500 difference which included tax and tag transfer.
> I now have a brand new vehicle which is under warranty for three more
> years or 36,000 miles bumper to bumper. My auto insurance also went down
> by $200 a year.
>
> The best part is, I'm now driving a Toyota which should run forever
> Toyota just don't make a low quality vehicle even in their less expensive
> models, the quality still shows!
>
> I love this little car and it's a blast to drive!
>
> Rich
Good for you. If people who didn't NEED an SUV would buy *ANYTHING* more
fuel efficient, the demand side would lessen considerably... >> Stay informed about: Face The #1 Fact About Gas Prices |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:55 am
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On Thu, 31 May 2007 23:15:47 -0400, Cathy F. wrote:
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> "Just Me" wrote in message
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>>
>> The government isn't going to do a damn thing about it. You must do
>> something about it yourself like I just did.
>>
>> I dumped my 2003 Ford Ranger 4x4 which got 20 mpg and bought a Yaris
>> which gets 40 mpg. The Yaris is loaded with options that the Ranger
>> didn't have and I only laid out $4500 difference which included tax and
>> tag transfer. I now have a brand new vehicle which is under warranty
>> for three more years or 36,000 miles bumper to bumper. My auto
>> insurance also went down by $200 a year.
>>
>> The best part is, I'm now driving a Toyota which should run forever
>> Toyota just don't make a low quality vehicle even in their less
>> expensive models, the quality still shows!
>>
>> I love this little car and it's a blast to drive!
>>
>> Rich
>
> Basically, in this regard, you're preaching to the choir here.
>
> Cathy (drives a Corolla, but would like a Prius)
Not exactly
Hachi (Drives a Supra (21MPG) and isn't trading it for ANYTHING!) >> Stay informed about: Face The #1 Fact About Gas Prices |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 8:20 am
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"Hachiroku ????" wrote in message
> On Thu, 31 May 2007 22:39:47 -0400, Just Me wrote:
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>>
>> The government isn't going to do a damn thing about it. You must
>> do
>> something about it yourself like I just did.
>>
>> I dumped my 2003 Ford Ranger 4x4 which got 20 mpg and bought a
>> Yaris which
>> gets 40 mpg. The Yaris is loaded with options that the Ranger
>> didn't have
>> and I only laid out $4500 difference which included tax and tag
>> transfer.
>> I now have a brand new vehicle which is under warranty for three
>> more
>> years or 36,000 miles bumper to bumper. My auto insurance also
>> went down
>> by $200 a year.
>>
>> The best part is, I'm now driving a Toyota which should run
>> forever
>> Toyota just don't make a low quality vehicle even in their less
>> expensive
>> models, the quality still shows!
>>
>> I love this little car and it's a blast to drive!
>>
>> Rich
>
>
> Good for you. If people who didn't NEED an SUV would buy *ANYTHING*
> more
> fuel efficient, the demand side would lessen considerably...
My only question would be - if a Yaris is all he needs, why was he
driving a 4X4 Pick-up in the first place?
Ed >> Stay informed about: Face The #1 Fact About Gas Prices |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 9:56 am
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"C. E. White" wrote in message
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> "Hachiroku ????" wrote in message
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>> On Thu, 31 May 2007 22:39:47 -0400, Just Me wrote:
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>>>
>>> The government isn't going to do a damn thing about it. You must do
>>> something about it yourself like I just did.
>>>
>>> I dumped my 2003 Ford Ranger 4x4 which got 20 mpg and bought a Yaris
>>> which
>>> gets 40 mpg. The Yaris is loaded with options that the Ranger didn't
>>> have
>>> and I only laid out $4500 difference which included tax and tag
>>> transfer.
>>> I now have a brand new vehicle which is under warranty for three more
>>> years or 36,000 miles bumper to bumper. My auto insurance also went
>>> down
>>> by $200 a year.
>>>
>>> The best part is, I'm now driving a Toyota which should run forever
>>> Toyota just don't make a low quality vehicle even in their less
>>> expensive
>>> models, the quality still shows!
>>>
>>> I love this little car and it's a blast to drive!
>>>
>>> Rich
>>
>>
>> Good for you. If people who didn't NEED an SUV would buy *ANYTHING* more
>> fuel efficient, the demand side would lessen considerably...
>
> My only question would be - if a Yaris is all he needs, why was he driving
> a 4X4 Pick-up in the first place?
>
> Ed
Tiny pee-pee, and keeping up with the neighbors, who are idiots. >> Stay informed about: Face The #1 Fact About Gas Prices |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:56 am
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:56 am
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"B A R R Y" wrote in message
> JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
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>> Tiny pee-pee,
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> It was a Ranger, probably the smallest truck on the road... <G>
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> Maybe he needed a truck when he bought it and his circumstances have
> changed?
Maybe, but it is my personal opinion that this does not explain the enormous
increase in truck ownership over the years, based on numbers available from
any state's motor vehicle bureau. Also available to anyone with eyes. >> Stay informed about: Face The #1 Fact About Gas Prices |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:56 am
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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
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> Maybe, but it is my personal opinion that this does not explain the enormous
> increase in truck ownership over the years, based on numbers available from
> any state's motor vehicle bureau. Also available to anyone with eyes.
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Don't you drive a Tacoma? >> Stay informed about: Face The #1 Fact About Gas Prices |
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:56 am
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"B A R R Y" wrote in message
> JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
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>> Maybe, but it is my personal opinion that this does not explain the
>> enormous increase in truck ownership over the years, based on numbers
>> available from any state's motor vehicle bureau. Also available to anyone
>> with eyes.
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>
> Don't you drive a Tacoma?
Yes. I bought it for two reasons. First, I tow a boat almost every weekend,
from early April to early November. Second, I knew I'd be working from home,
so no commute. I may start keeping the boat in the water next year, at a
nearby marina. If that happens, the truck will be sold and I'll pay the
marina to tow the boat to my garage for the winter. >> Stay informed about: Face The #1 Fact About Gas Prices |
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:56 am
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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
> "B A R R Y" wrote in message
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>> JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
>>> Maybe, but it is my personal opinion that this does not explain the
>>> enormous increase in truck ownership over the years, based on numbers
>>> available from any state's motor vehicle bureau. Also available to anyone
>>> with eyes.
>>
>> Don't you drive a Tacoma?
>
> Yes. I bought it for two reasons. First, I tow a boat almost every weekend,
> from early April to early November.
How much does it weigh? >> Stay informed about: Face The #1 Fact About Gas Prices |
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 2:16 pm
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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
> "C. E. White" wrote in message
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> >> On Thu, 31 May 2007 22:39:47 -0400, Just Me wrote:
>>> I dumped my 2003 Ford Ranger 4x4 which got 20 mpg and bought a Yaris
>>> which gets 40 mpg. The Yaris is loaded with options that the Ranger didn't
>>> have and I only laid out $4500 difference which included tax and tag
>>> transfer. I now have a brand new vehicle which is under warranty for three more
>>> years or 36,000 miles bumper to bumper. My auto insurance also went
>>> down by $200 a year.
> > My only question would be - if a Yaris is all he needs, why was he driving
> > a 4X4 Pick-up in the first place?
> Tiny pee-pee,
But the Ranger is a _small_ truck, not a 3-4 ton monster favored by
phallically-challenged Viagara addicts. >> Stay informed about: Face The #1 Fact About Gas Prices |
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 4:56 pm
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"Just Me"
> The government isn't going to do a damn thing about it. You must do
> something about it yourself like I just did.
>
> I dumped my 2003 Ford Ranger 4x4 which got 20 mpg and bought a Yaris
> which gets 40 mpg. The Yaris is loaded with options that the Ranger
> didn't have and I only laid out $4500 difference which included tax and
> tag transfer. I now have a brand new vehicle which is under warranty
> for three more years or 36,000 miles bumper to bumper. My auto
> insurance also went down by $200 a year.
>
> The best part is, I'm now driving a Toyota which should run forever
> Toyota just don't make a low quality vehicle even in their less
> expensive models, the quality still shows!
>
> I love this little car and it's a blast to drive!
>
Yep, When we got the third driver in the family we went out and bought a
new Prius and love it too. We also have solar panels on our roof. The
final decision was between the Prius and the Yaris, and the Prius won for
us.
Tomes >> Stay informed about: Face The #1 Fact About Gas Prices |
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