[ilovebacon]

VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - One of the nuggets in yesterday's BC budget was a plan from the province to review the controversial carbon tax, but even if it goes away, experts warn gas prices could skyrocket this year.

On July 1st, you'll be paying a penny more per litre however that may change as the province is reviewing the carbon tax as the rest of North America doesn't have it.

Gas experts say prices could jump 40 cents more due to world political issues and oil refinery closures.

Vancouver drivers News1130 spoke to are not happy with yesterday's announcement.

"I think it's ridiculous and I don't want to pay that," criticizes one woman.

This man concedes it's an inevitability, "I think it's really encouraging people to switch over to hybrids.$ It's unfortunate but it's by-product of supply and demand and everybody needs it so prices are going to go up no matter what."

The price of gas on the Lower Mainland is about $1.34/litre.

http://www.news1130.com/news/gas%20prices/article/333467--how-would-you-feel-about-seeing-1-75-per-litre-at-the-pump?cid=dlvr.it
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[PornMaster]

More like only the lower mainland will increase 40cents per litre

[crazie_gsr]

^i agree! Everywhere else that acquires gas from us somehow manages to sell it for cheaper. How does that work??
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[mercyboy]

:heckno: i don't want to drive a hybrid...it's the saddest car to drive!!

[CRS]

The question itself is dumb.

Who would ever want to pay more for ANYTHING?

[Gridlock]

Well, the last time gas spiked at that rate, the american economy collapsed, so it should be an interesting ride.

I do agree that ditching the carbon tax is a good thing.

Stop taxing me!

[yot065]

God damn, looks like I'll be biking/bussing around for the summer :'(

[melloman]

..... :seriously:

[Great68]

In '08 oil prices were ~$150 a barrel, and at that time gas prices were about $1.40-$1.50/L.

Right now oil is at $105 a barrel and gas prices are ~$1.30/L...

Ditch the fucking carbon tax.

[whitev70r]

Just be glad you don't live in Germany, France, or UK. Why is their gas 2.5 x more expensive than ours? They are a lot closer to the source, aren't they?

[GLOW]

:heckno: i don't want to drive a hybrid...it's the saddest car to drive!!

http://www.gtspirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Acura-NSX-Hybrid-Concept.jpg

:troll:

[falcon]

Meh... it already costs that much in Europe. Its only a matter of time before its the same in N/A. Living in Europe has made me a lot more dependent on transit and when I go home I'll likely be using my car a lot less anyways...

Oh, and anyone who runs 94 already pays a ton anyways. :P... in 08 (07 maybe?) I remember 94 costing in the $1.7x's/L

[StylinRed]

Just be glad you don't live in Germany, France, or UK. Why is there gas 2.5 x more expensive than ours? They are a lot closer to the source, aren't they?

we are our source.... cant get any closer than us and saudi arabia/libya etc except those other guys only charge their citizens pennies a litre -_- (they've got free education including university/health care as well)

[jackmeister]

Don't we get Carbon Tax Credit every time we get a HST rebate?
I don't get HST rebates so I am not sure.

[UFO]

I may be talking out of my ass here, but why has the gov not investigated price fixing for gas prices? I understand moving forward that gas prices will trend higher, but I feel we are still being taken for a ride above and beyond the taxes.

It seems very odd to me that majority of gas prices can go up 5c/L in a single day as soon as any bad news comes out of the middle east. When we hear good news, they say it takes weeks for any savings to be seen at the pump. Then, we see the NIGHTLY 3-5c/L drop in price which goes back up to regular day time prices by midnight. This does not happen outside of the lower mainland as far as I've heard. Prices in Alberta, Ontario, stay fairly consistent overall.

[taylor192]

Don't listen to these idiots. Gas consumption is DOWN, thus why you've seen the price slowly dropping for moths until recently it spiked cause Iran shut off the pumps and the commodity traders are going nuts.

Once the traders stop being greedy dicks it'll settle back to market value, which is DOWN as consumption continues to fall.

Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis: Huge Plunge In Petroleum and Gasoline Usage (http://globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com/2012/02/huge-plunge-in-petroleum-and-gasoline.html)

I'll see if I can find the study, yet since the last time gas spiked in the US the percentage of new cars with 4 cylinders or less has risen from the mid 20% to > 40% - and with cash for clunkers there's fewer older vehicles on the road burning more gas.

Gas consumption will continue to trend down, and prices will follow.

[taylor192]

:heckno: i don't want to drive a hybrid...it's the saddest car to drive!!
Fuck that, I want a 100% electric sports car one day. 100% torque at all rpms! :fuckyea:

The technology is getting better, and the price coming down slowly. I hope in the next 10 years I can afford an all electric car. Imagine no fluid or filter changes - essentially zero maintenance! :fuckyea:

[hillmar]

Meh... it already costs that much in Europe. Its only a matter of time before its the same in N/A. Living in Europe has made me a lot more dependent on transit and when I go home I'll likely be using my car a lot less anyways...

Oh, and anyone who runs 94 already pays a ton anyways. :P... in 08 (07 maybe?) I remember 94 costing in the $1.7x's/L
This argument only works with a good dependable transit system.... After being stuck on the skytrain 2 out of the 3 times I tried it, I wouldn't put to much faith in it.
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[whitev70r]

Tesla Model X or Model S - FTW Tesla Motors | Premium Electric Vehicles (http://www.teslamotors.com/)

[spoon.ek9]

Fuck that, I want a 100% electric sports car one day. 100% torque at all rpms! :fuckyea:

The technology is getting better, and the price coming down slowly. I hope in the next 10 years I can afford an all electric car. Imagine no fluid or filter changes - essentially zero maintenance! :fuckyea:

I too am waiting for something electric that would be worth buying. People should watch the documentary "Who killed the electric car?". This technology was available a looooong time ago and was only pulled from the market because it wasn't profitable for the oil industry.

[TOS'd]

No.

[MG1]

I now get my gas from Sumas, Wa. It's around $3.65/gallon right now. It's minutes from work. I take a jerry can with me each time to use in my other cars. Not everyone can do this, but if prices continue to rise due to taxes, people will go south to get gas. Totally worth it for me. About a month ago, the prices were pretty low. Worked out to about 88¢ a litre. Compare that to what I would have to pay in Burnaby and..........

Even gas in Abbotsford is cheaper. I believe they are out of the highly taxed region. Not 100% sure, but I think Abbotsford is not part of the GVRD.

[Death2Theft]

No thanks i'd rather pay 3$/L

[MindBomber]

I now get my gas from Sumas, Wa. It's around $3.65/gallon right now. It's minutes from work. I take a jerry can with me each time to use in my other cars. Not everyone can do this, but if prices continue to rise due to taxes, people will go south to get gas. Totally worth it for me. About a month ago, the prices were pretty low. Worked out to about 88¢ a litre. Compare that to what I would have to pay in Burnaby and..........

Even gas in Abbotsford is cheaper. I believe they are out of the highly taxed region. Not 100% sure, but I think Abbotsford is not part of the GVRD.

Yup, Abbotsford is outside the GVRD.

Prices fluctuate quite wildly here though, more so than in other areas within the lower mainland it seems.

A couple nights ago regular was 112.9, went to get gas the next morning, surprise it's up to 127.9.

:rukidding:

Within the decade electric cars will be totally practical and competitive, can't wait.

[MG1]

^Yup they play games with consumers, but deny it when confronted. It used to be Fridays the price would sky rocket. Mornings, more often than not, the prices are high, only to go down by noon. LOL.

Now they raise the prices mid week for no apparent reason. A few times, Abby gas prices were the same as Coquitlam prices. If you don't pay as much taxes as in other districts, why would this happen?

Also, gone are the days of gas wars.

[sh0n]

No thanks for the 1.75 gas per liter.

I also do what MG1 does from time to time. Go fill up in US, bring some extra gas cans, do a grocery run.

It may be frugal but the money I saw from the gas and grocery run is well worth the quick drive and time down there.

[RRxtar]

Well spring must be coming. The media is fear mongering about gas prices going thru the roof this summer again. Like last year, and the year before, and the year before. I miss anthrax fear mongering, that was more fun.

[Great68]

Also, gone are the days of gas wars.

Not really, there's been a gas war going on in Victoria over the past few months. Just yesterday morning I saw a station at @1.039, by the afternoon it was 1.25. It cycles up and down, high Tuesday through Friday, lowering Sunday-Monday.

It all started happening when our Costco's gas bar started agressively pricing.

[GLOW]

didn't top gear test the tesla in some deserted mountain roads and it died in the middle of nowhere b/c it didn't live up to the power stats advertised?

[whitev70r]

Point Roberts FTW - save $0.40/l = $20-$25 per fill up.

[Santofu]

:fuuuuu: this ruined my decisions to buy a car that requires premium.

[falcon]

This argument only works with a good dependable transit system.... After being stuck on the skytrain 2 out of the 3 times I tried it, I wouldn't put to much faith in it.
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Funny, because my dad has taken the skytrain daily to/from work from King George to Waterfront for over 25 years and has maybe been stuck/stranded 15-20 times because of an issue.

Go ask people in London how reliable the tube is... :whistle:

[Presto]

Also, gone are the days of gas wars.

RIP Arco. I still remember the time I saw 24.9c/L, so very long ao.

[gars]

This argument only works with a good dependable transit system.... After being stuck on the skytrain 2 out of the 3 times I tried it, I wouldn't put to much faith in it.
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haha, like Falcon mentioned, our Skytrain is quite reliable. On the other hand, delays and closures are a daily occurrence on the tube in London.

RIP Arco. I still remember the time I saw 24.9c/L, so very long ao.

i remember not that long ago when gas finally hit $1/L and how most of the stations couldn't fit the extra digit on their signs... The next time that will happen is when gas finally hits $10/L which is....? 2050?

[optiblue]

Lol! Point Roberts here I come!
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[StylinRed]

the refinery fire in WA is supposedly why our prices spiked in Vancouver

BP Washington refinery remains idle after fire | Reuters (http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/21/refinery-operations-bp-cherrypoint-idUSL2E8DL00320120221)

according to cbc neway

and they're saying gas in WA state is going up so savings might not be as great before for those traveling down south for their fueling


http://www.canadianbusiness.com/article/72206--refinery-fire-could-boost-gas-prices-in-washington

they dont know how long the refinery will be closed but some are already saying 1 month which will push gas prices well over $4 a gallon

[Hehe]

What I used to do when it was like 1.4x/L... I would go down to Blaine/Bellingham every 2 weeks... every time I fill up my tank+a 25L jerry can+groceries (toilet/tissue papers, dairy, cereal... etc). Worked perfect for me and I hardly had to fill gas in GVR+the cheapest groceries without even looking at prices.

[eurochevy]

whatever use the yamaha i guess more for commuting this year... 2 wheels ftw :fuckyea:

[BrRsn]

You guys know that you technically have to pay duty on jerry cans of gas if you get caught? That's a tax of $0.36/L btw

[Bahhbeehhaaaa]

imo, i don't think gas will hop to 1.75 for a few reasons.
- globe economy has not recovered from the 07/08 financial crisis. We can't afford 1.75/L
- Gas affects EVERY SINGLE DAM THING, every other goods and services will hike up as well..
- british columbians's disposable income has dropped 10% while other provinces are experiencing a steady growth since the 1990s (from my knowledge, please correct if i'm wrong.)

In conclusion, gas will not hit 1.75/L simply because we can't afford it =) and gas is one of the most important factor to drive the economy

[ts14]

my daily driver used to be a suv.... now its a honda :okay:

[axxess]

Just drove by kings way and Victoria. Gas at 139.8.
Fml.
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[Eastwood]

didn't top gear test the tesla in some deserted mountain roads and it died in the middle of nowhere b/c it didn't live up to the power stats advertised?
Top Gear ended up faking the segment for sensationalism and threatened to sue, so Top Gear ended up releasing a public apology next episode.

[TouringTeg]

Not really, there's been a gas war going on in Victoria over the past few months. Just yesterday morning I saw a station at @1.039, by the afternoon it was 1.25. It cycles up and down, high Tuesday through Friday, lowering Sunday-Monday.

It all started happening when our Costco's gas bar started agressively pricing.


Yep! Gas wars startd in Victoria in the summer time. I have been following gasbuddy and checking the stations near my work/home every day.

Costco undercuts everyone and Chevron is matching which causes everyone else to match.

During the summer gas prices were at their lowest Monday morning and go up Monday afternoon. Then during the fall it changed to Wednesday afternoon spike. Now it is a Tuesday afternoon spike. Been like this for a couple weeks now.

I swear they change it up so that consumers don't get used to a spike on the same day every week and adjust for it.

[FerrariEnzo]

LOL when people heard "Hybrid", they automatically think

http://www.hat.net/album/north_america/canada/british_columbia/vancouver/car_show_2005/0140_toyota_pirus.jpg

but in reality, there a tons of "Hybrid" models that are nice..

Porsche Panamera S Hybrid
http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201102/porsche-panamera-s-h_460x0w.jpg
The Panamera S Hybrid is powered by a supercharged 3.0L V6 and an electric motor, producing a combined 380 HP and a hustle from 0-60 in 5.7 seconds with a top speed of 167 MPH.

Tesla Roadster
http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201007/tesla-roadster-2-5-4_460x0w.jpg
Since the Roadster made its debut in 2008 its been vastly improved. In Sport form and with 295 lb/ft of torque available instantly, the Roadster can whiz its way to 60 MPH in 3.7 seconds (the standard Roadster does it in 3.9). The 288 HP Lotus Elise-based Roadster can then keep going to an electronically limited top speed of 125 MPH. The Roadster can do all of this and still have a range of 245 miles on a full charge (unless you’re a notoriously lead-footed and loud-mouthed British journalist who only got 55 miles before his shut down).

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell
http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201101/2015-mercedes-benz-sls-am-10_460x0w.jpg
the E-Cell will put out 525 HP out of a high voltage lithium-ion battery

BMW i8
http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201103/2013-bmw-i8_460x0w.jpg
the i8 will be an all wheel drive, plug-in hybrid powered by a 3-cylinder diesel that is expected to produce around 400 HP when combined with its two electric motors. 0-60 is supposed to happen within 4 seconds

Audi e-tron Spyder
http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201012/2011-audi-e-tron-spyder-5_460x0w.jpg
The e-tron Spyder is powered by a twin turbo 3-liter V6 diesel, as well as two electric motors putting out a total combined 388 HP

Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid
The 911 GT3 R Hybrid is powered by Porsche’s 480 HP Flat-6 which powers the rear wheels

Ferrari 599 Hy-Kers
http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201003/ferrari-vettura-labo-5_460x0w.jpg
It features lightweight batteries that are built flat into the 599’s floor and it also features an electric motor that’s developed by Ferrari’s F1 team

Jaguar C-X75
http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201009/2010-jaguar-c-x75-10_460x0w.jpg
The C-X75 is a plug-in hybrid, powered by four electric motors, one at each wheel

Porsche 918 Spyder
When the production version debuts in 2013, the 918 Spyder will be powered by a 500 HP V8 and two electric motors, one in the front and one in the rear. The combined output of the engine and two motors is said to be in excess of 718 HP


I just google top 10 hybrid sports car... This is where I got all those information from (http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/top-speed-s-top-10-hybrid-electric-sports-and-super-cars-ar107057.html)

[LP700-4]

Only one there which is affordable :rukidding:
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[MG1]

i remember not that long ago when gas finally hit $1/L and how most of the stations couldn't fit the extra digit on their signs...

Yup, pretty funny at the time.

[taylor192]

If you live anywhere close to the border, just hop it and refill once a week. Lineups in the morning or late evening are small. The extra 20 mins it takes is worth the $20 savings - plus buy some groceries and/or booze. Meat is sooooo much cheaper in the US. Even if you have to pay tax/duty coming back, it makes the trip once a week completely worth it.

I can almost make 2 weeks of driving before filling up, so going once every 2 weeks works great.

[hongy]

:fuckthatshit: Time to relearn how to take transit.

[optiblue]

:fuckthatshit: Time to relearn how to take transit.

:rukidding:

[ilvtofu]

Point Roberts FTW - save $0.40/l = $20-$25 per fill up.

last few times I've been it's only been around 15c/L my cars only use 30-40L so its not really worthwhile unless I bring a jerry can but even then Point Roberts gas prices are not like the rest of the states. Not worth the hassle of crossing the border for me.

Lol, I can't believe News1130 bothered asking people how they felt about gas prices going up... :facepalm:

[hillmar]

Funny, because my dad has taken the skytrain daily to/from work from King George to Waterfront for over 25 years and has maybe been stuck/stranded 15-20 times because of an issue.

Go ask people in London how reliable the tube is... :whistle:

Yeah, but out of the 11 years that I've been working in river road in Delta, I've only been late only once because of the traffic. So honesty its nice to know how reliable our transit system is, but I'm not taking any chances. Guess the one time your dad got stuck was because of this.......
Metro Vancouver plagued by Skytrain system failures (http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Metro+Vancouver+plagued+Skytrain+system+failures/5702021/story.html)

and comments like this doesn't really instill confidence.......
gussie316

11:50 AM on 11/14/2011

I would like to use transit more often. I've lived in Japan where I never once even thought of using a car. Also New York. The problem is that Vancouver's system is unreliable, and the skytrain doesn't have proper rooms for bikes and the whole system is pieces just put together so often too many transfers have to occur. Last week I was biking in Port Moody and wanted to catch a bus home. I texted the bus stop number and got no response at all. What does that mean? That the service is over for the evening? Who knows. I was also biking in Burnaby and got yelled at by a bus driver because loading a bike takes 2 minutes out of his schedule and he says he doesn't have time for it. Oh, I've also been told by a bus driver that I shouldn't go by the schedule I get on Translink because it's not accurate - so don't be surprised if I miss the bus because it's early.

Touted as most advanced transportation system in the world, until you travel to large cities like Montreal & Toronto and experience theirs. When I lived in Burnaby I found it a cute little system but good for using to go one or two stops but not reliable for mass transit.

[hongy]

:rukidding:

Hahaha, just kidding. Can't use transit at the moment due to my unwillingness to wake up at 6am for school.

[skyxx]

It doesn't matter how much they raise gas prices. We'll all have to bend over and accept it.

Pretty much, "Shut up and take my money!!!".

[StylinRed]

It doesn't matter how much they raise gas prices. We'll all have to bend over and accept it.

Pretty much, "Shut up and take my money!!!".

well if you have that attitude than yes you're very right you have no other option ;)

[tiger_handheld]

been buying gas and groceries every other week from bellingham since january.

[marksport]

My other brother would take his boat down as the tank would take about 300L of premium, it had a Vortech supercharged 8.1L V8. If some of you go boating, marine gas stations sell gas something like 25 cents more than a car gas station. Saved about $100~$170 depending on where he fueled up in Canada.

[bloodmack]

Fisker Automotive (http://www.fiskerautomotive.com/en-us), this car has a gas engine to charge the electric motor when needed. I'd buy this.

[Great68]

Fisker Automotive (http://www.fiskerautomotive.com/en-us), this car has a gas engine to charge the electric motor when needed. I'd buy this.

So they copied the technology from a Chevy Volt.

[RRxtar]

i bought a truck with a 7.5L V8 yesterday. jelly?

[BrRsn]

i bought a truck with a 7.5L V8 yesterday. jelly?

F-super duty? :suspicious:

aint no replacement for displacement brah.

[RRxtar]

correct sir! 95 F-superduty (F450)

aint no replacement for 15,000gvw with 8000lbs payload!

wish it was a powerstroke but eh.

[CP.AR]

:fuckthatshit: fill up in point Roberts ftw

And honestly with the issue of transit. Takes me 30 minutes with trafiic to drive... at least 1.5 hours by transit
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[LiquidTurbo]

VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - One of the nuggets in yesterday's BC budget was a plan from the province to review the controversial carbon tax, but even if it goes away, experts warn gas prices could skyrocket this year.

On July 1st, you'll be paying a penny more per litre however that may change as the province is reviewing the carbon tax as the rest of North America doesn't have it.

Gas experts say prices could jump 40 cents more due to world political issues and oil refinery closures.

Vancouver drivers News1130 spoke to are not happy with yesterday's announcement.

"I think it's ridiculous and I don't want to pay that," criticizes one woman.

This man concedes it's an inevitability, "I think it's really encouraging people to switch over to hybrids.$ It's unfortunate but it's by-product of supply and demand and everybody needs it so prices are going to go up no matter what."

The price of gas on the Lower Mainland is about $1.34/litre.

How would you feel about seeing $1.75 per litre at the pump? - News1130 (http://www.news1130.com/news/gas%20prices/article/333467--how-would-you-feel-about-seeing-1-75-per-litre-at-the-pump?cid=dlvr.it)
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At $1.75/L, that means, the 14 dollar baller will be able to buy EXACTLY 8L of gas for one hour of work!

[E-40six]

correct sir! 95 F-superduty (F450)

aint no replacement for 15,000gvw with 8000lbs payload!

wish it was a powerstroke but eh.


Thats a great truck man, I have the same one but mines the powerstroke

Blitz Disposal Mini Bin roll off pulling on 20 yards of Drywall - YouTube

[bloodmack]

So they copied the technology from a Chevy Volt.

except the chevy volt is a massive failure.

[firebird79_00]

probably sell my truck and buy a diesel/propane.

[Liquid_o2]

I haven't driven my car in 6 months and I am loving it. Transit pass FTW!!!

[Gh0stRider]

id just fill up in the states. nexus pass ftw

[RRxtar]

Thats a great truck man, I have the same one but mines the powerstroke

Blitz Disposal Mini Bin roll off pulling on 20 yards of Drywall - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjoOqqa7XQs)
jesus christ! ahaaha! is that you?


im going to turn mine into a dump truck.

[E-40six]

jesus christ! ahaaha! is that you?


im going to turn mine into a dump truck.

Yup, that's me. That truck is a work horse. Has 400,000 hard working kms

A dump body would make it so versatile

[RRxtar]

the one i picked up as 168k on it and is pretty clean. it drives so nice. very happy with the purchase.

except it was empty and cost $160 to fill :okay:

[ImportPsycho]

I now get my gas from Sumas, Wa. It's around $3.65/gallon right now. It's minutes from work. I take a jerry can with me each time to use in my other cars. Not everyone can do this, but if prices continue to rise due to taxes, people will go south to get gas. Totally worth it for me. About a month ago, the prices were pretty low. Worked out to about 88¢ a litre. Compare that to what I would have to pay in Burnaby and..........

Even gas in Abbotsford is cheaper. I believe they are out of the highly taxed region. Not 100% sure, but I think Abbotsford is not part of the GVRD.

what's the rule on gas you brining in?

[LP700-4]

Hehe all you guys jumping on the electic sportscar bandwagon?

Tesla Motors' Devastating Design Problem (http://jalopnik.com/5887265/tesla-motors-devastating-design-problem)

Tesla Motors' lineup of all-electric vehicles — its existing Roadster, almost certainly its impending Model S, and possibly its future Model X — apparently suffer from a severe limitation that can largely destroy the value of the vehicle. If the battery is ever totally discharged, the owner is left with what Tesla describes as a "brick": a completely immobile vehicle that cannot be started or even pushed down the street. The only known remedy is for the owner to pay Tesla approximately $40,000 to replace the entire battery. Unlike practically every other modern car problem, neither Tesla's warranty nor typical car insurance policies provide any protection from this major financial loss. Here's how it happens.

The 340th Tesla Roadster produced went to a customer in Santa Barbara, California. In 2011, he took his Roadster out for a drive and then parked it in a temporary garage while his home was being renovated. Lacking a built-in Tesla charger or a convenient power outlet, he left the car unplugged. Six weeks later his car was dead. It took four men two hours to drag the 2,700-pound Roadster onto a flatbed truck so that it could be shipped to Tesla's Los Angeles area service center, all at the owner's expense. A service manager then informed him that "it's a brick" and that the battery would cost approximately $40,000 to replace. He was further told that this was a special "friends and family" price, strongly implying that Tesla generally charges more.

As a second Roadster owner discovered, the Tesla battery system can completely discharge even when the vehicle is plugged in. This owner's car was plugged into a 100-foot long extension cord for an extended period. The length of this extension cord evidently reduced the electric current to a level insufficient to charge the Tesla, resulting in another "bricked" Roadster.

A third bricked Tesla Roadster apparently sits in its owner's garage in Newport Beach, California. That owner allegedly had a similar prior incident with a BMW-produced electric vehicle. He claimed BMW replaced that vehicle, but Tesla refuses to do the same. The owner either couldn't afford or didn't want to pay Tesla the $40,000 (or more) to fix his car.

A fourth customer shipped his Tesla Roadster to Japan, reportedly only to discover the voltages there were incompatible. By then, it was too late, the car was bricked, and he had to ship it back to the US for repairs.

The whereabouts and circumstances of the fifth bricked Roadster the Tesla service manager expressed knowledge of are unknown.

[cressydrift]

Gas in the states is shit. I have seen first hand American driven only fuel filters, and gas tanks. For some reason the gas down there is dirty.

Remember tips to save,

- Car in good mechanical shape (Tire pressure*)
- Drive the speed limit ( try and keep a nice flow in your driving)
- Plan trips to get more done in one go
- No fat bitch's

[TypeRNammer]

:yuno: CBP, y u no review my application faster for NEXUS ?!

[ts14]

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[Manic!]

Gas in the states is shit. I have seen first hand American driven only fuel filters, and gas tanks. For some reason the gas down there is dirty.

Remember tips to save,

- Car in good mechanical shape (Tire pressure*)
- Drive the speed limit ( try and keep a nice flow in your driving)
- Plan trips to get more done in one go
- No fat bitch's

I know the formula for shell gas is the same for North America. You might have problems with smaller stations and places like Superstore, Costco and Canadian tire because they get there gas from wherever.

[z3german]

Gas in the states is shit. I have seen first hand American driven only fuel filters, and gas tanks. For some reason the gas down there is dirty.

Remember tips to save,

- Car in good mechanical shape (Tire pressure*)
- Drive the speed limit ( try and keep a nice flow in your driving)
- Plan trips to get more done in one go
- No fat bitch's

I heard about states having dirty gas too. Dealership told me about stories of people getting gas in states then having to replace their fuel pump cause it got clogged up.

[Gh0stRider]

:yuno: CBP, y u no review my application faster for NEXUS ?!

Because Nammer

:lawl:

[TypeRNammer]

Because Nammer

:lawl:

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTeDLkQWv8vE1qFi6N8ttA6FZUJuKc0I UZF1wY2Q9QtRn7ukTf5e-HBYS3u

[taylor192]

what's the rule on gas you brining in?
Declare it and hope for the best, otherwise you're taxed to a point it is not worth the trip.

[blkgsr]

Fisker Automotive (http://www.fiskerautomotive.com/en-us), this car has a gas engine to charge the electric motor when needed. I'd buy this.

they had this car on Top Gear this week...looks like a pretty cool car and a great idea

[GLOW]

what's the rule on gas you brining in?

i overheard some guy at work saying you can bring back 24L in a jerry can in a day. not sure if it's accurate though. i've seen guys in the line up at costco in bellingham bring out 3x24L jugs out of the back of their SUV.

[MG1]

I went across this morning. Gas was $3.81 at USA Gas and just over 4 bucks at Chevron.

I had to pick up a parcel at Letterlock, so the gas was just another reason to go south. I filled up a 20 litre jerry can. No problem. Border guard told me one jerry can, no problem. Anymore than that and they will take notice...... totally not worth getting flagged over. Since I started going on a weekly basis, the border guards are starting to remember me. "So gas again this morning?"

[BrRsn]

I went across this morning. Gas was $3.81 at USA Gas and just over 4 bucks at Chevron.

I had to pick up a parcel at Letterlock, so the gas was just another reason to go south. I filled up a 20 litre jerry can. No problem. Border guard told me one jerry can, no problem. Anymore than that and they will take notice...... totally not worth getting flagged over. Since I started going on a weekly basis, the border guards are starting to remember me. "So gas again this morning?"

Which border crossing was this, MG1? The border guards at PR always give me a hard time/open up everyones trunks to look for gas.

[MelonBoy]

Just be glad you don't live in Germany, France, or UK. Why is their gas 2.5 x more expensive than ours? They are a lot closer to the source, aren't they?

Correct me if i'm wrong.. I believe we are the source of our gas but apparently we sell to a larger U.S. company who intern sells it back to us at a obviously jacked up price..

[bobbyhill]

id just fill up in the states. nexus pass ftw


NEXUS owners , quick question.

planning on going later today solely for filling up the gas tank in my vehicle only ( no jerry cans nor other goods will be purchased)

will the gas (in the vehicle already ) need to be declared on the TDC ( will be rush hour so i dont want to wait in regular lineup)?

[taylor192]

NEXUS owners , quick question.

planning on going later today solely for filling up the gas tank in my vehicle only ( no jerry cans nor other goods will be purchased)

will the gas (in the vehicle already ) need to be declared on the TDC ( will be rush hour so i dont want to wait in regular lineup)?

Gas in your tank does not have to be declared.

[TypeRNammer]

According to some of the members, you are allowed to make verbal declarations.

[bobbyhill]

According to some of the members, you are allowed to make verbal declarations.



thats only for the regular line up iirc.

[CorneringArtist]

Fortunately, the gas at grocery stores like Fred Meyer and QFC are Shell-derived so I'm not too worried about it being "dirty". Comes with the benefit of being 10-15 cents cheaper than Chevron.

[skyxx]

well if you have that attitude than yes you're very right you have no other option ;)

So what is your proposal?

[Great68]

The Mazda guys say that our gas is the shits up here. Cobb maps that work fine for 91 in the states get knock retard like crazy on our 94.

[TypeRNammer]

thats only for the regular line up iirc.

"Canadian Citizens or permanent residents had to declare their items on Traveler Declaration Cards (TDCs) and have applicable duty and tax charged to their credit cards. Carriers of Nexus cards issued after September 2010 no longer require to present a Traveler Declaration Card and can inform the border officer orally about their declaration."

Indicated on Wikipedia

not true
So why are people in the regular lineup get leniency and Nexus users don't.

For Nexus user you are allowed to do a verbal declaration on the goods, and just like the regular lineup, it all depends on the officer on duty whether you get taxed or not.

I go to PR few times a month and I use my Nexus, and I never gotten taxed in the Nexus line.

According to the guidelines, the Nexus card hold must have the TDC filled before seeing CBSA. It was my first time using the Nexus pass at Point Roberts, so I had my TDC filled out beforehand. It was a $250 used exhaust that I was trying to bring back.

This is the exact conversation betweem me and CBSA, with my paypal receipt, shipping info, and TDC ready in hand.

CBSA: "So?"
Me: "I am purchased a $250 car part, a used exhaust."
CBSA: "Have a nice day."
Me: "You don't want to see my Nexus card or my passport? What do I do with the TDC? Sorry, it's my first time using Nexus."
CBSA: "That's fine, good bye."

I got through within 5-10 seconds. The Nexus card appears to be a "no-questions asked" card. :fuckyea:

You are allowed to verbally declare your items now :)
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Unless the rules changed again :suspicious:

[roastpuff]

thats only for the regular line up iirc.

Nope. You can do verbal at NEXUS lines now. I got that straight from the CBSA agent when I was crossing at PR.

Also, Texaco = Chevron. I always fill up at the Texaco at Pt. Roberts because they are cheaper than Shell/Chevron plus free coffee.
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[4doorVIP]

I find Shell 91 runs just as well; if not better, than Chev 94 on a bpu'd 2j

[Volvo-brickster]

Since by beater got stolen I've had to insure my summer car.
280 km city from 60 liters with chevron 94 oooooooo yea
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[MG1]

Which border crossing was this, MG1? The border guards at PR always give me a hard time/open up everyones trunks to look for gas.

Huntingdon/Sumas in Abbotsford. There could be 50 cars in the lineup and everybody gets through without any problems. Some people are in and through in under a minute. So weird. With my beard and whatnot, I look like a freaking terrorist. You'd figure they'd check me out, but nope.

[Great68]

Hey Falcon, why don't you READ some of the Mazdaspeed tuning boards before you ignorantly fail.

Here's one to start: Blog : Local Mazdaspeed3 Custom Tuning Day with the COBB AccessPort : Stratified Automotive Controls (http://stratifiedauto.com/blog/local-mazdaspeed3-custom-tuning-day-with-the-cobb-accessport/)


Nothing I said was untrue. Jackass.

[Mr.C]

Since by beater got stolen I've had to insure my summer car.
280 km city from 60 liters with chevron 94 oooooooo yea
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That's terrible. What's your summer car?

And, on topic, I rarely buy gas up here anymore. $40 savings on average per trip.

[Death2Theft]

Guess all you people gassing up in the states dont mind no 94 octane.

[roastpuff]

Guess all you people gassing up in the states dont mind no 94 octane.

I can deal with my 91 tune. So what, 4 less hp and 5 less lb/ft of torque or something like that.

[skylinergtr]

i wish i lived near the border now, although even in the US the prices are supposed to go near $5 a gallon.

just saw the gas stations in Vancouver hiking up to $1.414/L :(

[Manic!]

Guess all you people gassing up in the states dont mind no 94 octane.

94 is a waste of money unless your cars been tuned for it.

[yot065]

god damn gas is 141.2 @ main & 41st

[hotjoint]

Yep saw 141.3 this morning here in surrey.

[iam_dan]

gas prices getting intense.
bought 2 jerry cans
i guess i gotta fill up a bit extras when i go down south

[lilaznviper]

anyone been down to Pt Roberts lately? what are the gas prices down there?

[mruppal]

petro on 96th and king george in surrey hit 143.2 :fuuuuu:
pissed me off lol..

[jack_dangerous]

fuck the media, i blame the media for all this... they hype up all the stories about gas and gas prices. Its not like I can't see the damn price going up, and its not like the price is going to go down just because they do a story about it. If anything it would make prices go up faster because people are expecting it to go that high. We need to have another gas strike day or something.

[tool001]

^ the media has nothing to do with it.

Refinery fire in the us, and speculator in commodity trading do.

gas strikes dont do shit

[shawnly1000]

Speculation is a big issue I believe; When it was last 1.50/L the price per barrel was about $150, today the barrel closed around $109.

[cho]

142.8 at petro kingsway and nanaimo

Gas prices be cray
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[originalhypa]

gas strikes dont do shit

I think we're seeing that this cartel doesn't play by the rules. Crude oil use is down, yet the price is climbing even higher these days.

Imho, buy shares in Exxon or Husky gas, and only use that company. Then you can enjoy their profits (husky pays a handsome dividend) buying something you need anyway. After that, buy a bike and take up pedalling. At least then you're only feeding the beast that gives something back, and getting in better shape at the same time.

[mr_chin]

i think its time to start using 87 octane

[Mr.C]

Guess all you people gassing up in the states dont mind no 94 octane.

My car takes 89, so, no, I don't care. If I was driving a car that required 94, I would not be concerned about rising gas prices.

i think its time to start using 87 octane

Only if you're stupid. Cars that are tuned for 91 will have worse fuel economy than if you paid the extra ten percent to fill up with premium.

[too_slow]

I think we're seeing that this cartel doesn't play by the rules. Crude oil use is down, yet the price is climbing even higher these days.

Imho, buy shares in Exxon or Husky gas, and only use that company. Then you can enjoy their profits (husky pays a handsome dividend) buying something you need anyway. After that, buy a bike and take up pedalling. At least then you're only feeding the beast that gives something back, and getting in better shape at the same time.

4.5% return with dividends, not too shabby! Though, I am partial with my booze stocks as well as other controversial/un-ethical stocks.. LOL

Petro Canada in Coquitlam is still 131.9. Long line ups though...

[tool001]

it was 1:30 last nite at both shell/esso on north rd/lougheed

[mikemhg]

The whole financial system needs an overhaul. We're all paying through our fucking ears, while a select few are reaping the profits. I don't want to hear about free market ideology, at the end of the day we need to decide if this ability to speculate is truly for the greater good of our society.

We're being played like fools here, the excuses for the price fluctuation is one big joke.

[murd0c]

But I think I need to put my stock tires back on, they get me a extra 100kms per 65 lt tank....

I get 300k with my 33's now :(

[Qmx323]

fffuuuuu

140.4 for 87 in Richmond.

Point Roberts run?

[whitev70r]

Sun article says in Metro Van, you're paying 39.1 cents in tax on every litre +5% GST on top of that. Time for tax protest.

[UFO]

Tax didn't cause gas prices to jump 20 cents in the last 2 weeks... gas was 121.9 2 weeks ago.

[busdriverman]

140.9 in richmond today

[MG1]

$3.87 / gallon in Sumas today for 97 octane.

Slightly under $1.00 / litre

[bobbyhill]

tempted to do a US gas run tonight even in friday night rush hour traffic.

[syee]

92 octane at the Shell in Blaine on D St was $4.27 last night. ($1.12/L)

[hongy]

$3.87 / gallon in Sumas today for 97 octane.

Slightly under $1.00 / litre

:rukidding: Might just listen to my friend and bring back cans of oil.

[racerman88]

This summer sounds like it is going to hurt if they go ahead with their plan.

[european]

Gas prices are getting crazy! I'm gonna see how much it costs to fill up in the states but I don't think they have 94 octane at Blaine, Chevron. Do they have 94? Haven't been there in a while. Can't remember.

[Santofu]

No they don't have 94, I think it's a 91/92

[ForbiddenX]

was $1.05/L USD at the gas station infront of TSB Shipping for 87

[moody]

is there any laws or regulations about going down south with two jerry cans and bringing them back full of gas back into canada?

[CL typeS]

Only the gas that's inside your vehicle's gas tank is not subject to duties/taxes.

[dark0821]

dont quote me, but ive heard from the guard that one jerry can less than 25L are not subjected to duties/taxes ?

someone fill me in on this?

[BrRsn]

dont quote me, but ive heard from the guard that one jerry can less than 25L are not subjected to duties/taxes ?

someone fill me in on this?

everythings subject to taxes but since they don't wanna waste their time taxing everyone they usually have a general rule of thumb they follow. Whenever I've made a $100-$150 pick up from PR, they've waved me through. That's $12 - $18 tax (12% HST on all goods).

In vancouver, our gas tax is: $0.45697/L (GST + PST + 15¢ Transit Tax. Includes carbon tax of 5.56 ¢/L as of July 1, 2011). Assuming gas is $1/liter in the states, you can bring anywhere between 26 liters to 39 liters without them really saying anything ... but I'm not 100% sure the border guards would charge municipal taxes .. but a 25L jerry can should definitely be okay by my math and experience with PR border guards.

[MG1]

$3.87 / gallon in Sumas today for 97 octane.

Slightly under $1.00 / litre

Oops, I meant 87 octane........


BTW, thanks for pointing that out, Jayboogz, although I don't think I deserve a fail for it. Good to know there are people like you who fail for shit like that.

[MG1]

Went across the border again today. The line up was pretty long. Unusual for a Tuesday. Anyway, only two lanes were open at the time. Then as I get closer, they open up another two lanes. I suddenly had some choices. Dude ahead of me switches over to a longer line. Weird, I thought. So I go into the line that just got vacated. I get to the booth and border guard asks me where I am going. Typical question, so I point to the gas station (it's that close) and say Tesoro's Gas. He asks, "Where is Tesoro's Gas?" I point again and say USA Gas is Tesoro's Gas. He then asked who's car I'm driving. I tell him it's mine. He then asks how long I've had it. I told him year and a half. Then, he asks for the registration papers. I search the glove compartment for it and can't find it. I remembered I have it under the rear seat compartment. I start to take my seatbelt off. He stops me and tells me to give him the keys. By this time, I'm like WTF?

Now I see why the driver ahead of me switched lanes. This guy must be one of those dickhead border guards we hear about. He opens the rear door and starts to look for the papers. I tell him to lift the seat and the compartment is under the seat. He starts to yank at the cover. I tell him to turn the knobs to release the cover. He gives up and just slams the seat down. He then opens the hatch and starts to knock on the rear quarter panels and all the doors. He then asks me where I work. I told him I am semi retired. He asks what that meant. A dozen questions later, to which I answered all of them within seconds, he gave me back the passport. Not once did he freak me out. Not once did I stutter. He must have thought I was too smooth. I was about to ask him a few questions of my own, but decided not to since he was in charge and had a gun, LOL. I was going to ask him how big his cock was, because I thought it was about 5 foot 11 inches today.

I drive across the street to Tesoro's Gas and fill up tank and one jerry can. I felt like giving the bastard, who I could see from the gas station, the finger.........

Going across the border back into Canada, I'm behind this one car that's taking some time to get through. I'm thinking, jeebuz, this is not my day. I can see through the venetian blinds the border guard picking up the phone and talking for quite some time. Car ahead finally gets waved through. My turn! Turns out border guard is this cute blonde in her mid to late twenties. Short, sassy hair......... hmmm. I strike up a conversation. We start to talk about how the prices have shot up today, blah, blah, blah. After a couple of minutes, I got her laughing and she just gave the passport back to me and gave me a cute girly wave. One of those typing fingers wave.

Such a difference between the two experiences.

BTW, the gas price as I got to the station was $3.79 / Gallon. Attendant was changing the prices on the sign outside. He already had a 4 up there, so I quickly went to another pump with the jerry can while the car was filling up. Got all of it for the old price. When finished, the price for regular 78 octane gas was at $4.03 / gallon.

[UFO]

^usually the dick guards are on the way back into Canada, the ones I get going into the US are usually chill or entertaining.

And you just can't get your octane #'s right for the life of you...

[see.lai]

^
LOL, that's hilarious.

[MG1]

And you just can't get your octane #'s right for the life of you...

Did that on purpose to see if the other 5 foot something fails me again, LOL.

I was thinking of putting in a number that was really obvious, like 66, but decided to pull the dyslexic card, instead. :whistle:


I guess the border guard situation at the Sumas crossing is reversed. I prefer it that way, since I'm bringing the gas back to Canada.

[shawnly1000]

Edit: report was false

[Glove]

thats why I always tell people when going over the borders,

step

1) find the a border guard thats the same race as you
2) if possible try and get the opposite sex

you will get through everytime with no problems.

[OTG-ZR2]

I just payed $150.9 for 91 :( couldn't even get 94

[tool001]

thats why I always tell people when going over the borders,

step

1) find the a border guard thats the same race as you
2) if possible try and get the opposite sex

you will get through everytime with no problems.


i have seen women CBSA agents mostly power trip. truth is, if ur bringing up2 $200 , 80% time they wont say anything,, (including gas)

[Gh0stRider]

just got back from the states.

its 3.99-4.15 a gallon (3.99 @ exon and 4.15 @ chevron)

is that good or bad?

[CorneringArtist]

thats why I always tell people when going over the borders,

step

1) find the a border guard thats the same race as you
2) if possible try and get the opposite sex

you will get through everytime with no problems.

+2, Filipino border guards (CBSA or CBP), almost always take it easy on me and my family, and the last time one even joked a bit since we were carrying Timmies across.

[hk20000]

+1 there's a US border guard at truck crossing with same last name as mine. We always end up with :fuckthatshit: :fuckthatshit: and went on our ways.

[Yodamaster]

Drive to the states in a pickup filled with jerry cans in the bed.

Fill.

???

Profit!

[Midnitez]

that's y y'all should get one of these ;D

<---------------

[falcon]

Yeah because an CBR1000 is clearly is more economical than a car. Are you crazy?

[saucywoman]

thats why I always tell people when going over the borders,

step

1) find the a border guard thats the same race as you
2) if possible try and get the opposite sex

you will get through everytime with no problems.

Not always true. Last time I went down I had a guy about my age and he sent me in for a car search. Thankfully nothing was taken apart like I've heard. The lady who was searching it was pretty awesome. I totally forgot I had my blown tire in my trunk and she questioned that and we had a little laugh
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[penner2k]

I may be talking out of my ass here, but why has the gov not investigated price fixing for gas prices? I understand moving forward that gas prices will trend higher, but I feel we are still being taken for a ride above and beyond the taxes.

It seems very odd to me that majority of gas prices can go up 5c/L in a single day as soon as any bad news comes out of the middle east. When we hear good news, they say it takes weeks for any savings to be seen at the pump. Then, we see the NIGHTLY 3-5c/L drop in price which goes back up to regular day time prices by midnight. This does not happen outside of the lower mainland as far as I've heard. Prices in Alberta, Ontario, stay fairly consistent overall.

In the past year and a half gas has gone up 6 cents a liter in Calgary.. its $1.08 a liter

[Midnitez]

Yeah because an CBR1000 is clearly is more economical than a car. Are you crazy?

yes actually i pay less money to gas up than my friend in a Honda Fit... but i have A LOT more fun :awwyeah:

[falcon]

Its all an illusion. If you look at tank size VS. L/KM it's not nearly as good as you think.

[tegz]

:( My 848 gets less km's per litre than my civic... but my old gixxer was really good on gas

[46_valentinor]

i wanna get myself a bike again because of the high gas prices.....my 07 r6 was getting about 7.5-7.9L/100k whereas my s2000 is getting like 13L/100k.....T____T
edit: actually, i think its just an excuse im giving to myself to encourage myself to get a bike again LOL

[pastarocket]

-really envy my cousins from Venezuela for the cheap gas that they pay for. Average price at the pump?
18 cents per litre!!! :cry:

List of Countries with the Cheapest Gas Prices 2012 « hereandthere40 (http://hereandthere40.wordpress.com/2012/02/24/list-of-countries-with-the-cheapest-gas-prices/)

[RRxtar]

-really envy my cousins from Venezuela for the cheap gas that they pay for. Average price at the pump?
18 cents per litre!!! :cry:

List of Countries with the Cheapest Gas Prices 2012 « hereandthere40 (http://hereandthere40.wordpress.com/2012/02/24/list-of-countries-with-the-cheapest-gas-prices/)
by all means, give up living in canada for living in venezuela! do it!

[TouringTeg]

My 04 kawasaki ninja 636 gets the same mileage as my 05 mazda 3 gt. So there is only savings if your car isn't fuel efficient. Another option is get a 250cc or scooter.
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[Death2Theft]

With a nexus pass I too used to go to the states for gas. Until you realize how many xrays your getting without realizing it.

[MG1]

With a nexus pass I too used to go to the states for gas. Until you realize how many xrays your getting without realizing it.

Is that why I get a woody every time I cross the border? j/k

I gather this is only for Nexus lineups.

[Dickson_Top]

Is that why I get a woody every time I cross the border? j/k

I gather this is only for Nexus lineups.
Every car gets xrayed; it says so when you're in the waiting area queued up behind the guy who's getting interviewed then.

[bobbyhill]

blaine chevron on H street, 4.19/gal today.

[MG1]

$4.09 / gallon at Tesoro's Gas in Sumas this morning.

[saucywoman]

$4.09 / gallon at Tesoro's Gas in Sumas this morning.

Conversion should be done for those of us not metrically inclined :p
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[saucywoman]

It's 3.97g in Blaine so like 1.05/l
That's more worth it for those of us closeby
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[MG1]

Conversion should be done for those of us not metrically inclined :p
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Divide by 4 for rough estimate, as 4 quarts = 1 gallon and 1 quart is pretty close to 1 litre.

The real measurement is, 1 US gallon = 3.78541178 litres.

$1.08 a litre. Since USD and CAD is same, exchange rate will make the gas approximately $1.10/litre.

Abbotsford gas is around $1.29/litre. 20¢ difference
Burnaby gas is around $1.46/litre. 36¢ difference


I always use websites like

http://www.bcgasprices.com/

http://www.washingtongasprices.com/


I used to use gastips.com and contributed often, but they started going downhill....... lots of idiots reporting wrong info.


BTW, lineups were long today. So many people going across the border to get gas.

[MG1]

It's 3.97g in Blaine so like 1.05/l
That's more worth it for those of us closeby
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That is really odd. Usually, Sumas prices are lower than Blaine.


I miss Imprerial measurement. I can still remember the day Canada went metric. Frick, it was hard to get used to. Calculating in metric is thousand times better than with Imperial, of course, but when everything used to be measured one way, it was hard to change over.

[saucywoman]

That is really odd. Usually, Sumas prices are lower than Blaine.


I miss Imprerial measurement. I can still remember the day Canada went metric. Frick, it was hard to get used to. Calculating in metric is thousand times better than with Imperial, of course, but when everything used to be measured one way, it was hard to change over.

The real measurement is, 1 US gallon = 3.78541178
litres.


Yeah I searched out the conversion. But thanks :)
That's what I got from gas buddy; I find that pretty accurate
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[MG1]

Yeah I searched out the conversion. But thanks :)
That's what I got from gas buddy; I find that pretty accurate
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yup, gas buddy is same as the two links, BC Gas Prices and Washington Gas Prices.......... pretty accurate.

[dat_steve]

I miss Imprerial measurement. I can still remember the day Canada went metric.


what?! i didn't know there was an exact date for that LOL either i missed the memo or i might just be too young. :fuckyea:

[Sky_High]

Divide by 4 for rough estimate, as 4 quarts = 1 gallon and 1 quart is pretty close to 1 litre.

The real measurement is, 1 US gallon = 3.78541178 litres.

$1.08 a litre. Since USD and CAD is same, exchange rate will make the gas approximately $1.10/litre.

Abbotsford gas is around $1.29/litre. 20¢ difference
Burnaby gas is around $1.46/litre. 36¢ difference


I always use websites like

British Columbia Gas Prices - Find Cheap Gas Prices in British Columbia (http://www.bcgasprices.com/)

Washington Gas Prices - Find Cheap Gas Prices in Washington (http://www.washingtongasprices.com/)


I used to use gastips.com and contributed often, but they started going downhill....... lots of idiots reporting wrong info.


BTW, lineups were long today. So many people going across the border to get gas.


Or just remember the magic number "264"

Take the US Gallon price and X 0.264 and you should get roughly $x / L

[Hehe]

I can still remember the day Canada went metric.

When I read this... I was like :suspicious:

Then I googled the date Canada went metric and I thought... yep, MG1 could be that old.

:fuckthatshit:

[RabidRat]

^ LOL

Man.. it's definitely time to get a bike.

[skylinergtr]

hopefully it wont go much higher than it is currently at $1.36, which isnt that bad.

i might have 3 V8 cars this summer... fml.

[tool001]

hopefully it wont go much higher than it is currently at $1.36, which isnt that bad.

i might have 3 V8 cars this summer... fml.



its funny, now that we have seen > 1.41, $1.36 is considered "not that bad"


hope weather gets warmer quickly so i can insure/ride bike to work.

[falcon]

Am I the only one who remembers the $1.6x-1.7x for 94 oct. of 2007/2008?

[UFO]

yeah, that was THE peak of gas prices. I think it maxed out at 1.51/L of regular, but oil prices were significantly higher back then too. Being 1.41/L a week ago in only Feb and oil being relatively cheap, there was and still may be definite risk of it surpassing the previous high this coming summer.

[Great68]

Going to be an expensive summer in the Mustang... But still worth every penny.

[Z3guy]

if gas went to $10/l......I would still drive allot.....way too much enjoyment.....

[MG1]

Am I the only one who remembers the $1.6x-1.7x for 94 oct. of 2007/2008?

Am I the only one who remembers gas at 30¢ a gallon in Canada?

That was back in the 60's, LOLOLOLOL.

[Chewbacca D]

http://inflationdata.com/inflation/images/charts/Oil/Inflation_adjusted_gasoline_price.jpg

[LIKEABOSS]

Am I the only one who remembers gas at 30¢ a gallon in Canada?

That was back in the 60's, LOLOLOLOL.

Holy cow, my dad was 4 years old then. :D

[RabidRat]

if gas went to $10/l......I would still drive allot.....way too much enjoyment.....

Maybe more. Because then you'd only try and go for a drive when the conditions are perfect and head straight for the driving roads. You'd take out your car far less often, and the less you get to see your car the more you enjoy it when you do.

There'd probably be a lot less traffic too, I'm looking forward to that.

[hongy]

Am I the only one who remembers the $1.6x-1.7x for 94 oct. of 2007/2008?

It's 1.6X for 94 oct right now.

[Anjew]

i use gas buddy, its pretty handy sometimes.. and i update the prices everytime i can. anyone else using anything better for their android/iphone?

[falcon]

Am I the only one who remembers gas at 30¢ a gallon in Canada?

That was back in the 60's, LOLOLOLOL.

Lol,,... the good old days.

I remember when they were in the $0.7x's/L but thats it. And that would have been early/mid 90's.

[Benz_05TSX]

Guess no turbo or supercharge! Stick to my good old 4 banger JDM

[MG1]

I was at Costco Bellingham yesterday. $3.949 / gallon. Saw this one Canadian filling up four jerry cans. Bastard's gonna bring down the heat on the rest of us. So many people bringing across mulitple number of jerry cans.

[Peturbo]

Lol,,... the good old days.

I remember when they were in the $0.7x's/L but thats it. And that would have been early/mid 90's.

Cheapest I can remember was maybe when I was about 5-7 years old.
I was in car with my mom in a big line of cars waiting to fill up with gas @ 33.5 cents a liter.

[Duff Beer]

Just filled up gas and car needed premium so it was $1.55/ltr tonight. Fuck I feel like I'm driving a truck these days..and it's only a 2.3L :sweetjesus:

[Firmware]

Already paying 1.50/ltr..

how much waste can it get..

:accepted:....

[falcon]

This is the main reason I had my car tuned on 91. I can hop across the border and fill up for cheap... :accepted:

That being said, when I come home I am buying an old 80's motorcycle and building another cafe racer. That will be my summer transportation if the gas prices keep going up.

[Death2Theft]

At this rate you can expect to pay 1.75 before any war on iran happens.

[Death2Theft]

80's motorcycles come with tight pants, mandatory!
This is the main reason I had my car tuned on 91. I can hop across the border and fill up for cheap... :accepted:

That being said, when I come home I am buying an old 80's motorcycle and building another cafe racer. That will be my summer transportation if the gas prices keep going up.

[MG1]

Filled up this morning at Sumas. It was $4.239 / gallon.

On the way back, my car that was chosen at random to be checked. Lady told me to park it and she walked around. Opened the rear door and saw the jerry can. She told me, "Just a heads up, gas jerry cans are subject to tax." I wonder if it's the way things are going to be from now on.

[spyker]

Fucking bullshit 2 cent raise in gas tax,how convenient for the government to implement it on April fools day,I and the rest of the lowermainland don't find that shit funny one fucking bit.

[GLOW]

"Just a heads up, gas jerry cans are subject to tax." I wonder if it's the way things are going to be from now on.

:rukidding:
oh well, at least if that happens maybe i won't have to wait 30min to fill my gas tank at costco so i can go home lol

[UFO]

She told me, "Just a heads up, gas jerry cans are subject to tax." I wonder if it's the way things are going to be from now on.

Gas in jerry cans has always been subject to tax. It's just a matter of them finding it worthwhile to tax your 1 jerry can (or 6 in some people's cases). Just like how we can usually bring back $100-200 of stuff per person on a day trip even though the official exemption is $0.

Gas was 3.97 when we were in Burlington last week; cheaper than Tulalip and Bellingham.

[MG1]

Always knew there was tax on gas. Just mentioned it because they've never said anything before. I bring back one jerry can each time, because other border guards were telling me one jerry can is no big deal.

[UFO]

You didn't get taxed though right? Sounds like she was just giving you a courtesy warning, maybe she was a noob. Your other guards were seasoned slackers?

Maybe you just didn't sweet talk her enough.

[MG1]

No, I wasn't taxed. Anyway, the last thing I want is to be flagged, for whatever reason. Some border gurads can be complete assholes/bitches. I was too tired to sweet talk anybody this morning. She was not what you call, attractive, either. I guess she was friendly enough, but very business like.

As for her being a noob, I doubt it. She was like in her mid to late forties. Not that she couldn't be new to this job.