What the **** is happening at the pump?

[tooslow]

i think we need to get our own black water groups over there and help these countries secretive over through the government and than we can get back to whatever it is the oil companies wanna do. this $3.20 a gal is only gonna go up cause the US would rather buy the oil than use our own

[abrok99]

Originally Posted by Big_Jim

people that plan on buying a bike to offset gas prices should seriously rethink it. You're going to spend a couple thousand dollars for the bike, plus the insurance to cover said bike, just so you dont have to fill up as much.

it pretty much becomes a wash at that point.

for some reason people think if they spend more money they'll save money for some reason. like the person who was gonna buy a new car with 100k miles instead of doing work to their car sometimes it makes sense it might work for a bike but it makes me lol

[nuTinmuch]

Originally Posted by Carministrator

That sums it up pretty good. All this hippy dippy **** about the environment is getting annoying

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deepwater_Horizon

Just sayin'.

Oil is a traded commodity, as well. Learn who to be mad at.

[itwillboost]

Originally Posted by SvicksTc

it all lays under conserved land I dont know if any of you heard of the "peak oil theory" basically some people believe we have reached our peak in oil and will only continue to decline while demand increases. However, many believe this to be false and that there is numerous under ground reserves of oil right in our backyard. I am one of the believers that the "peak oil theory" is not true. North America has an immense supply of oil that could sustain the world for hundreds of years. We also have a lot of Tar sands, which although takes more money to refine could be used. Problem is most of the oil reserves believed to be in our backyard lay under preserved lands.

Thing with alternative energy is that it is expensive and right now we dont have the money to invest, however, alternative energy should be the future

TRUTHFULLY we will never run out of oil, its a money making opportunity to put this crisis situation on a resource that is used so much everyday to jack the prices way up. This oil business is extremely powerful and control a lot

This is the truth. However with so much going on and people like the pres. and congress not having to worry about paying for their gas things will not be changing anytime soon. Big business runs this country how they choose.

[Whitekryptonit3]

Be happy I'm getting Sparticus ****3d at the pump.. $4.05 today in parts of CT.

[Domrok]

Whats happening is a prime example of Illusion of Scarcity. Traders will look at world events such as mid-east turmoil, North Korea ringing war bells and other situations. Based upon this they can forecast on the speculation that demand will go up. They raise the price to curb demand. Is it legal? Unfortunately yes. Libya only produces 2% of the world's consumption and the Saudis have promised to make up for any disruption in Libyan oil supplies. It's pure BS...but people will pay for it anyhow.

[SvicksTc]

Originally Posted by Carministrator

That sums it up pretty good. All this hippy dippy **** about the environment is getting annoying

Thats just silly talk, Not that im an Urban and Regional Geography Major or anything haha

[tjmhillz]

im paying about 3.70 for 93... At first i use to ride around to find the cheapest but now idgaf.. i just try to stay out of boost and only use it when i need to .. Gas prices are going to keep rising and ppl are going to keep complaining but its nothing we can do. i wonder if everybody didnt drive for a day then what would happen?

[Domrok]

Originally Posted by Carministrator

That sums it up pretty good. All this hippy dippy **** about the environment is getting annoying

Originally Posted by SvicksTc

Thats just silly talk, Not that im an Urban and Regional Geography Major or anything haha

Saving this one for sig lol

[nuTinmuch]

Originally Posted by Domrok

Whats happening is a prime example of Illusion of Scarcity. Traders will look at world events such as mid-east turmoil, North Korea ringing war bells and other situations. Based upon this they can forecast on the speculation that demand will go up. They raise the price to curb demand. Is it legal? Unfortunately yes. Libya only produces 2% of the world's consumption and the Saudis have promised to make up for any disruption in Libyan oil supplies. It's pure BS...but people will pay for it anyhow.

This man knows what's up.

[yellow2000S/R]

Going to look at a 2007 FZ6 on Friday. Look forward to the 45-55mpg.

[jpalamar]

Originally Posted by WolfsFang

And this is why i am going to buy a bike in the summer.

Til you buy the bike, get insurance, and maintance you would have to burn a **** ton of gas. IMO, you will spend more money on the bike in the big picture then driving the car. I did the math after owning my bike spent more money in the end but having at bike as a ton of fun.

If your gonna buy one, do it for fun, not for financial reasons.

Originally Posted by Domrok

Whats happening is a prime example of Illusion of Scarcity. Traders will look at world events such as mid-east turmoil, North Korea ringing war bells and other situations. Based upon this they can forecast on the speculation that demand will go up. They raise the price to curb demand. Is it legal? Unfortunately yes. Libya only produces 2% of the world's consumption and the Saudis have promised to make up for any disruption in Libyan oil supplies. It's pure BS...but people will pay for it anyhow.

Hit the nail right on the head with this.

[phsdrummer2]

filled my r6 up yesterday. Looked over my shoulder when I was done and saw $17 dollars and had two thoughts.

1. WTF it never cost me that much before.
2. God I'm glad I have a bike for the summer.

It's going to get ugly this year. On the bright side, if everyone buys bikes and scooters, perhaps it will be a safer place for us out here.

[HickRocket1258]

Originally Posted by Big_Jim

people that plan on buying a bike to offset gas prices should seriously rethink it. You're going to spend a couple thousand dollars for the bike, plus the insurance to cover said bike, just so you dont have to fill up as much.

it pretty much becomes a wash at that point.

That's what I never got either Jim. I did pick up my uncles Monte Carlo for nothing and put about $500 into it. I did need something a little more practical for me overall though. But you have to think, am I going to be spending an extra grand in fuel costs?

[akley88]

best thing you can do is make sure your car is in good condition and drive more efficiently, or just not care. i try to drive efficiently then i get bored.

[fitftw]

I need me one of these bad boys

250R

[R22B]

Originally Posted by fitftw

I need me one of these bad boys

250R

Look at the new Honda CBR250R. Its fuel injected and water cooled unlike the Ninja 250 and cost the same. You can get the optional ABS for an extra $500.

But in all seriousness, unless you were looking to get a bike or found one for cheap, the cost offset of buying a bike and the of gas is nil. Well, unless you drive far.

1992 Mazda MX3
250 Total Miles Commute Weekly
13 Gallon Fuel Tank (@ $4.00/gallon)
19 MPG
247 miles per tank
Total = $52 x twice a week = $104

1989 Yamaha FZR 600
250 Total Miles Commute Weekly
4.75 Gallon Fuel Tank (@ $4.50/gallon premium)
40 MPG
190 miles per tank
Total = $21 x twice a week = $42

Difference: $62/week x 26 weeks = $1612/savings.

My math seems wrong... hrm. Don't try math when you have the flu. Please note this is under the ideal situation as in riding my bike everyday all summer. Obviously if its pouring I wont be riding.

[Rush]

This is exactly why the Del Sol was resurrected, and exactly why I insist on keeping it around despite the fact that it's slowly falling apart around me each time I drive it.

The difference between 40mpg on regular gas in the Honda and 20mpg on premium in my G makes the Del Sol worth the aggravation.

[fitftw]

I just filled up. I got 250 miles to the tank, filled up 10.5 gallons of 93 for $37. Something like 24.5mpg. Not too bad for a 15 year old Mazda sports car.

[SovXietday]

Originally Posted by phsdrummer2

filled my r6 up yesterday. Looked over my shoulder when I was done and saw $17 dollars and had two thoughts.

1. WTF it never cost me that much before.
2. God I'm glad I have a bike for the summer.

It's going to get ugly this year. On the bright side, if everyone buys bikes and scooters, perhaps it will be a safer place for us out here.

Same thing here, haha. And x2 on it being safer, would much rather get hit by a moped than an Explorer thank you very much!