[Mr.HappySilp]

Seems like it jump over the weekends to 1.41/L. Likely to stay this way for the next few weeks (or will it ever come down.).

What happen?

[MarkyMark]

Refinery maintenance and whatever else they wanna call it to raise prices. Who cares we're all rich anyways what's an extra 10 bucks at the pump when we're buying million dollar shoeboxes.

[originalhypa]

Refinery maintenance and whatever else they wanna call it to raise prices. Who cares we're all rich anyways what's an extra 10 bucks at the pump when we're buying million dollar shoeboxes.

lol, ain't that the truth.
ICBC is raising prices along with Hydro and Terasen gas. Cost of food is going up, cost of gas has going up, and everyone is way over a responsible debt level.

When will the shit hit the fan?

:pokerface:

[Sid Vicious]

lol, ain't that the truth.
ICBC is raising prices along with Hydro and Terasen gas. Cost of food is going up, cost of gas has going up, and everyone is way over a responsible debt level.

When will the shit hit the fan?

:pokerface:

i've been travelling recently and i'm always a little surprised at how expensive food is in canada. and i'm not talking about places with lower costs of living, but food in europe seems way cheaper and better quality as well.

combined that with high telecom costs, i figure it's getting shittier and shittier to be a middle class canadian as time goes on

[Liquid_o2]

lol, ain't that the truth.
ICBC is raising prices along with Hydro and Terasen gas. Cost of food is going up, cost of gas has going up, and everyone is way over a responsible debt level.

When will the shit hit the fan?

:pokerface:

I seriously don't understand how an average young couple with children makes do anymore in this city.

91 gas is killing me right now... $1.60 a liter :pokerface:

[CivicBlues]

When will the shit hit the fan?

:pokerface:

When the Canucks lose the next game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final?

Pretty much the only time anyone gives a fuck.

[Spoon]

#bikelanes

[roastpuff]

I've lived outside of Vancouver, and I actually like it better out there. Less crowded, less stress, lower cost of living (for the most part) and more recreational opportunities that aren't overrun by hordes of people on the weekend.

Girlfriend is stuck in the "must stay in Vancouver to be close to parents" mindset and it's really starting to bug me. Vancouver isn't affordable if you're not making a six-figure income, and even with a six-figure income, it's incredibly soul-sucking.

[MarkyMark]

I seriously don't understand how an average young couple with children makes do anymore in this city.

91 gas is killing me right now... $1.60 a liter :pokerface:

Mom and Dad. And if it's not mom and dad, it's not giving a fuck about debt knowing the inheritance of mom and dad will bail them out eventually.

[Spoon]

I've lived outside of Vancouver, and I actually like it better out there. Less crowded, less stress, lower cost of living (for the most part) and more recreational opportunities that aren't overrun by hordes of people on the weekend.

Girlfriend is stuck in the "must stay in Vancouver to be close to parents" mindset and it's really starting to bug me. Vancouver isn't affordable if you're not making a six-figure income, and even with a six-figure income, it's incredibly soul-sucking.

For me, it breaks down to the work commute. If I can't get to work under an hour by car or public transit, it's too fucking far. Too bad, decent jobs are hard to come by outside of Vancouver. I'd take a pay cut if both my wife and I can work close to home.

Being close to parents/in-laws is a huge plus if you plan on having kids and having them be their caretaker. Childcare costs will cost you way more than gas. :awwyeah:

[!LittleDragon]

Prices have been low for a few years. What have people been doing with the gas savings all these years? Should've been saved for when prices go back up... or even better, used to buy shares in energy companies. The quarterly payouts should at least subsidize your fuel costs.

But most people didn't.

[roastpuff]

For me, it breaks down to the work commute. If I can't get to work under an hour by car or public transit, it's too fucking far. Too bad, decent jobs are hard to come by outside of Vancouver. I'd take a pay cut if both my wife and I can work close to home.

Being close to parents/in-laws is a huge plus if you plan on having kids and having them be their caretaker. Childcare costs will cost you way more than gas. :awwyeah:

Oh, I had a great job up north near Prince George. Loved the community there, liked working in the area. 5 minute walk to work. 1200sqft house for $900/month.

Girlfriend didn't want to leave Vancouver. Parents wanted me to move back down. So here I am paying $800/month for a tiny room in Pemberton working a job that's more stressful. Yeah there was a pay increase (20% roughly) but that's eaten up by the higher cost of living.

I get it that childcare costs a lot, but that's mostly true of Vancouver. In the community that I was living in before, daycare was $400/month for kids, and I had a steady 9-5 job that rarely had overtime. Lots of people did flex hours as well so that they could care for the kids.

[originalhypa]

Prices have been low for a few years. What have people been doing with the gas savings all these years? Should've been saved for when prices go back up... or even better, used to buy shares in energy companies. The quarterly payouts should at least subsidize your fuel costs.

But most people didn't.

Are you telling me that you had the wherewithal to save every extra dime from when gas was $1.10 just in case it went up?

I think I speak for everyone here when I say "were you always this full of shit?"

i've been travelling recently and i'm always a little surprised at how expensive food is in canada. and i'm not talking about places with lower costs of living, but food in europe seems way cheaper and better quality as well.

combined that with high telecom costs, i figure it's getting shittier and shittier to be a middle class canadian as time goes on

agreed.
Having just got back from the US, I was shocked as to how expensive food is there too. My average lunch cost for a family of 5 was at least $50, and the two nights we ate "fancy dinners" were over $150. This is in USD too, so add $1.35 to those numbers. It hurts when you think about it.

I seriously don't understand how an average young couple with children makes do anymore in this city.

91 gas is killing me right now... $1.60 a liter :pokerface:

We have friends who basically think that as long as they keep working, it will all be okay. Their head's are deep in the sand hoping that the 649 numbers come in and they can retire early. Life sucks, so let's go lease a G37! It's crazy.

When the Canucks lose the next game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final?

Pretty much the only time anyone gives a fuck.

:lol

It's so sad just how true this statement is.

Girlfriend is stuck in the "must stay in Vancouver to be close to parents" mindset and it's really starting to bug me.

Maybe it's time to find a new girlfriend with a sense of adventure?
The best times we had were when I was transferred to Montreal and my girlfriend (now wife) came with me. It sucked having to learn a new language while attempting to build a career, but it was so worth it in the end.


I'd take a pay cut if both my wife and I can work close to home.

That's what I did.
I left my 6 figure job an hour away for a 5 figure one with a 10 minute commute.

Now I have less money and more time. It's a good trade-off as long as your hobbies aren't expensive. Unfortunately mine are.....

[Tapioca]

I seriously don't understand how an average young couple with children makes do anymore in this city.

91 gas is killing me right now... $1.60 a liter :pokerface:

Look who's having kids these days:
- couples who have at least one high income earning parent (most likely the father)
- parents who work in the public sector with generous maternity top up provisions and flexible work schedules
- ethnic families where the burden of childcare is shared among family members (big savings here)

Unless you're Asian, most families are not driving cars that require 91 octane.

[ilovebacon]

for me, i feel like every time when summer gets near, the gas prices would go up

[twitchyzero]

eating out isn't cheap in most cities

but we have so many options here...the level of competition means you can still find fresh and delicious stuff at affordable levels.

and I get that gas has skyrocketed compared to what it was 15 years ago...but it's still one kinda in your ability to control (run multiple errands in one go, carpool, transit, get on a bike), whereas insurance to me does a bigger dent and you're stuck with an all-or-none option if you own a car.

glad I have a nexus card and family just stone throw away south of the border...we need Costco gas in Vancouver, prooonto.

[quasi]

Mom and Dad. And if it's not mom and dad, it's not giving a fuck about debt knowing the inheritance of mom and dad will bail them out eventually.

Not my reality and I'm a parent. Live within your means, pack a lunch for work and don't eat out that often for dinners. If you want something new and shiny save your money instead of taking the easy route and financing it.

[originalhypa]

whereas insurance to me does a bigger dent and you're stuck with an all-or-none option if you own a car.

Car insurance is a joke.
I get it, cars are dangerous, people are idiots, and when all you have seperating you and the other guy is a painted line, shit is going to happen.

But why is it that I have to pay 10% of the value of my vehicle per year?
My Tundra is worth about $25k right now. Yet I'm paying over $2600/year for insurance on it. Every year!

[Tapioca]

Car insurance is a joke.
I get it, cars are dangerous, people are idiots, and when all you have seperating you and the other guy is a painted line, shit is going to happen.

But why is it that I have to pay 10% of the value of my vehicle per year?
My Tundra is worth about $25k right now. Yet I'm paying over $2600/year for insurance on it. Every year!

You know what's​ costing us all?

Litigation courtesy of the personal injury law industry. With that said, I now carry $3 million liability on my daily driver.

[Dragon-88]

eating out isn't cheap in most cities

but we have so many options here...the level of competition means you can still find fresh and delicious stuff at affordable levels.

and I get that gas has skyrocketed compared to what it was 15 years ago...but it's still one kinda in your ability to control (run multiple errands in one go, carpool, transit, get on a bike), whereas insurance to me does a bigger dent and you're stuck with an all-or-none option if you own a car.

glad I have a nexus card and family just stone throw away south of the border...we need Costco gas in Vancouver, prooonto.

Get a scooter, I just paid $300 for insurance and $5 for gas on the 50cc.. My 125 is only $600 for the year and $6/ tank.. Cheaper than bus fare..

[twitchyzero]

do you not insure your car during the months you're riding?

[jjson]

Get a scooter, I just paid $300 for insurance and $5 for gas on the 50cc.. My 125 is only $600 for the year and $6/ tank.. Cheaper than bus fare..

Agree 100% from a financial perspective but have to consider other things like weather and shitty drivers as well when it comes to 2 wheels lol

[Dragon-88]

do you not insure your car during the months you're riding?

Yeah I do, but i'm not here to compare cars to bikes.. I'm more or less just laying out how cheap it could be to commute around on a scoot vs. the other options(Bus,cars).

[Dragon-88]

Agree 100% from a financial perspective but have to consider other things like weather and shitty drivers as well when it comes to 2 wheels lol

Weather, I just wear proper gear. I dont ride winter, but those who do have heated grips, jacket and pants. So there's no issues with the conditions. Want to avoid shitty drivers. Ride in the bike lanes, they're typically faster than main roads and have direct routes. I can get from Hastings and Willingdon to DT in 10-15mins on my scoot, in rush hour.

[twitchyzero]

you can ride a 49cc in bike lanes?

[Bouncing Bettys]

Gas in Aldergrove/Abbotsford has always been 9-11 cents cheaper than Langley and the LM. Everything: gas, insurance, etc. go way up once you cross west of 264th. Except for the past few months, they have been gouging and only keeping the price 4 cents cheaper.

[ZN6]

Thank god it's summer. I can ride to work again and not have to take transit or worry too much about gas.

Vancouver has become more and more automobile unfriendly which is ironic since the number of super cars on the streets grow every day.

[spoon.ek9]

Not my reality and I'm a parent. Live within your means, pack a lunch for work and don't eat out that often for dinners. If you want something new and shiny save your money instead of taking the easy route and financing it.

Not my reality either. I have always followed this logic when it comes to financial management. It's so logical to do this but people struggle with self control and things like leasing, financing, and credit cards are far too common and rather easily obtained. Hell, I know of people who took out 25k loans to modify cars (for the instant efame lol) and another with 50k in credit card debt (super :facepalm:)

Then you also have people who have zero class/loyalty/morals and take advantage of their own families or suck their significant others' savings dry just to achieve their selfish goals. Respect and self-respect are foreign concepts to many and the current young generation seems to be the absolute worst at it.

There will always be impatient people who are willing to put themselves deep in the red and companies who are more than willing to take advantage of their lack of patience and stupidity.

[blkgsr]

i make good money (not lawyer/doctor, but I'm not hurting), my wife makes decent money and has a government job (great benefits and vacation), my mortgage is less than most of your rent for a house in coquitlam and i still want out of this fucking city

we get fucked on everything and I've had enough. unfortunately i have the same issue where my wife wants to stay close to her family and loves her job (lucky her)

i'll sell hot dogs in thailand or the carribean just to get away.

sure i love our clear water and air, skiing in whistler, golfing and just the amazing beauty of our city but there is SO MUCH MORE out there to experience

[quasi]

i make good money (not lawyer/doctor, but I'm not hurting), my wife makes decent money and has a government job (great benefits and vacation), my mortgage is less than most of your rent for a house in coquitlam and i still want out of this fucking city

we get fucked on everything and I've had enough. unfortunately i have the same issue where my wife wants to stay close to her family and loves her job (lucky her)

i'll sell hot dogs in thailand or the carribean just to get away.

sure i love our clear water and air, skiing in whistler, golfing and just the amazing beauty of our city but there is SO MUCH MORE out there to experience

Reminds me of my co-worker who was an Estimator and Project Manager like myself. 5 years ago next week he and his girlfriend sold everything they owned and moved to the Caribbean to work on a private resort. He's a Bartender/guest entertainer takes them finishing or water skiing or whatever the fuck they want to do all day long hanging out in the sun.

His girlfriend manages the restaurant, they get accommodations provided so even though they don't make that much they don't need that much to survive. On their days off they travel the Caribbean and have seen quite a bit out down there.

They didn't have any kids, I honestly thought he'd be back in a year but 5 years later he's still there living it up.

[Gh0stRider]

94 octane :(

Been driving my parents car since they are out of town. Thinking of bringing my civic out of retirement and using it as my commuter car.

[Timpo]

everything is expensive in BC

car insurance, cell phone service, internet service, hydro, gasoline, housing, food, everything.

[Timpo]

As for gas prices,
You gotta pay to play. It's a hobby.

If you're looking at cars as transportation(or essential living tool), I'm sure you'd be driving Prius.

Why aren't we driving Prius? Because it's boring to drive and it doesn't qualify as a hobby.

People complain about gas prices, and what do they drive? V8 muscle car? European sportscar? Japanese tuner cars?
Like, stop complaining about gas prices as if was giving you a financial hardship.
You made the choice to buy cars and drive them as a hobby. If you truly needed a car for transportation because of your work/family and whatnot, there are options like Prius or econobox like Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, etc. No, I'm not talking about performance oriented 4cyl cars like Civic Si/Type-R or Focus ST/SVT

*edit* I do agree about food prices and everything else. When gas price goes up, EVERYTHING ELSE goes up.

[originalhypa]

^
The Prius is just so ghey. It's like the automotive equivalent of a nerd.
I'd rather ride a bicycle.....


94 octane :(

Been driving my parents car since they are out of town. Thinking of bringing my civic out of retirement and using it as my commuter car.


Your car is so cool. But it sure is thirsty when you put your foot into it.
I remember seeing you on highway one last summer when my son and I were on route to Whistler. The car looked great! Problem was, the boy was still choked that I sold it, and didn't talk to me again until I enticed him with a stop at the Squamish McD's.

:lol

Probably a good idea to break out the civic as a commuter and save the STi for the sunny days.

[murd0c]

Thank god I moved to Mission last year :awwyeah:


and the more money the major oils make the more they buy from me which makes me even happier :alonehappy:

[Gerbs]

I find eating out in Vancouver is less expensive than eating out in the states/Australia/most of Europe.

[Timpo]

^
The Prius is just so ghey. It's like the automotive equivalent of a nerd.
I'd rather ride a bicycle.....

I totally agree.

But we have this first world problem where people think they're entitled for a nice car and still complain about gas prices.
If you look around the world, most people do not own a car. Even in Canada, it's not hard to find people without cars.

Yes we need to make our living so we need some kind of transportation, but there are cars that are made for that. (they tend to be boring to drive).

There are options like public transit, if not, scooters as well.

http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/335498-2/2013-honda-metropolitan-19.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT

[DragonChi]

I don't think scooters or public transit was feasible during this year's winter.

The other months it would be great.

[Ch28]

Prices have been low for a few years. What have people been doing with the gas savings all these years? Should've been saved for when prices go back up... or even better, used to buy shares in energy companies. The quarterly payouts should at least subsidize your fuel costs.

But most people didn't.

http://i.imgur.com/tBiPtjB.gif

Are you telling me that you had the wherewithal to save every extra dime from when gas was $1.10 just in case it went up?

I think I speak for everyone here when I say "were you always this full of shit?"

http://i.imgur.com/LuQdgrj.gif

[Gh0stRider]

Your car is so cool. But it sure is thirsty when you put your foot into it.
I remember seeing you on highway one last summer when my son and I were on route to Whistler. The car looked great! Problem was, the boy was still choked that I sold it, and didn't talk to me again until I enticed him with a stop at the Squamish McD's.

:lol

Probably a good idea to break out the civic as a commuter and save the STi for the sunny days.

Let your son know that the STi is in good hands and I'm keeping it forever :alonehappy:

[Jmac]

Went from 120.9 here to 123.9 to 125.9 and now back down to 121.9 within the last week or so.

Nothing really to freak out about ... Shell's 20X Air Miles on V-Power expired though, so that sucks.

[Ludepower]

Cars are a waste of money (no offense revscene car forums). My 2003 accord is paid off and will last me forever. ICBC rate dont affect me much cause I only have one way insurance and only need to worry about gas. Of course im tempted to to lease a new german car but Im more concerned about paying down my mortgage fast.

Stay ahead of the game by getting your priorities and finances in order.

[danned]

live with it
deal with it

[asian_XL]

EV your car!

http://ecomodder.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/electro-metro-batteries.jpg

[N.V.M.]

nobody likes paying more, but an increase in fuel is fuck all to your monthly budget. my Shaw bundle is twice my fuel bill.

[StylinRed]

It's 1.71-1.80 CAD A litre for 91 octane (regular) out here in New Zealand where everything's more expensive... yet petrol seems to be on par with Canada -_-

[CharlesInCharge]

As mayor I would;
Sell the Canucks to New Hampshire... and replace them with the Grizzlies for an end profit. Then we sell the B.C. Lions to Edmonton and build a refinery at the Stadium!

Alberta is loaded, why wouldnt they want another football team?
http://i.imgur.com/OuEmZxU.jpg

[will068]

Not my reality and I'm a parent. Live within your means, pack a lunch for work and don't eat out that often for dinners. If you want something new and shiny save your money instead of taking the easy route and financing it.


Isn't that the norm ? Saving up and living within your means ?

[MarkyMark]

Isn't that the norm ? Saving up and living within your means ?

That's how it should be. Unfortunately unless you're living at home rent free or you and your partner are pulling in 6 figures each you most likely aren't saving up 20% for a down payment.

That's the different between now and 10-15 years ago.

[originalhypa]

nobody likes paying more, but an increase in fuel is fuck all to your monthly budget. my Shaw bundle is twice my fuel bill.

Maybe in your world it's not a big hit to your budget.
But what about parents? What about those who commute long distances? What about people who have kids in sports?

I pay an average of $100 for a tank of gas in my truck, and I go through 6 tanks a month. Add $20 to each tank, and I'm out $120/month.That's equal to a nice dinner out with the wife. But most of all it's another $120 that they're taking from me. Add to that the increased cost of everything in the silly province and who has anything left over at the end of the month?

So forgive me when I roll my eyes at your reply. It must be nice to be able to piss away an extra $100+ a month.


Let your son know that the STi is in good hands and I'm keeping it forever :alonehappy:

Will do brother!
I knew you and her were meant to be together.
<3
:D

I totally agree.

But we have this first world problem where people think they're entitled for a nice car and still complain about gas prices.
If you look around the world, most people do not own a car. Even in Canada, it's not hard to find people without cars.

Yes we need to make our living so we need some kind of transportation, but there are cars that are made for that. (they tend to be boring to drive).

There are options like public transit, if not, scooters as well.

Honestly Timpo, fuck the rest of the world.
I don't care if some asshole is eating bugs in Nigeria, or some Thai national can't afford shoes. All I care about is maintaining my North American lifestyle.

I don't want to ride a scooter like some uneducated villager in Pakistan. I want the white picket fence, I want land, and I want to drive a big truck. I didn't choose to open the immigrant floodgates. I didn't choose to export our oil and grain to the US and Asia. Someone else did, and they're reaping the benefits. Is it fair that the billionaires are getting richer, while many of us are getting poorer and being forced to change our lifestyles? Not at all.

Yet so many folks such as yourself are willing to accept that. And that my friend, is sad. The erosion of North America is our generations greatest loss.

[Traum]

Having just got back from the US, I was shocked as to how expensive food is there too. My average lunch cost for a family of 5 was at least $50, and the two nights we ate "fancy dinners" were over $150. This is in USD too, so add $1.35 to those numbers. It hurts when you think about it.

I seem to remember that for certain food (poultry, eggs, milk, etc.?), Canadian safety standards are higher. Something to do with usage of hormones, arsenic, source and/or processing of the meat. In particular, USDA has allowed China-processed chicken to be sold to US for consumption. Let's just say I am not particularly fond of China's food processing, eh?


I don't want to ride a scooter like some uneducated villager in Pakistan. I want the white picket fence, I want land, and I want to drive a big truck. I didn't choose to open the immigrant floodgates. I didn't choose to export our oil and grain to the US and Asia. Someone else did, and they're reaping the benefits. Is it fair that the billionaires are getting richer, while many of us are getting poorer and being forced to change our lifestyles? Not at all.

Yet so many folks such as yourself are willing to accept that. And that my friend, is sad. The erosion of North America is our generations greatest loss.
While I may have a slightly different take than you do on some of the issues you mentioned, I get where you are coming from, and I mostly agree with you on how the wealth gap is widening and forcing us to alter our lifestyle for the worse. In particular, I totally agree on the point where the N.American dream and lifestyle are getting replaced with the Asia-like packed sardines living, and people are just rolling over without a fight to accept it. To me, that does not make sense at all. Had I wanted to stay living in a tiny suite in a highrise instead of living in a single detached house, had I wanted to ride a bus or take a train instead of driving to work, I would have move to some major city in Asia.

Maybe I am talking through a pair of rose tinted glasses, but I honestly think life in the 70's up to around the turn of the millennium was a far better time to life in Vancouver, regardless of the economic ups and downs. There was an awesome race track right there in Coquitlam. Single income families can still afford a mortgage on a single detached home with a 2 car garage, a car payment, and still have $$$ leftover to raise a family. The sky was bigger, closer, and wider with far fewer highrises (just look at Burnaby Metrotown and Brentwood area now?). You can still choose to live in close quarters if you want, but the key difference is choice. Now we barely even have that choice to live in tiny tight spaces while keeping ourselves fed.

Gosh... I'm turning into a grumpy old man like MG1... :lawl:

[Timpo]

Honestly Timpo, fuck the rest of the world.
I don't care if some asshole is eating bugs in Nigeria, or some Thai national can't afford shoes. All I care about is maintaining my North American lifestyle.

I don't want to ride a scooter like some uneducated villager in Pakistan. I want the white picket fence, I want land, and I want to drive a big truck. I didn't choose to open the immigrant floodgates. I didn't choose to export our oil and grain to the US and Asia. Someone else did, and they're reaping the benefits. Is it fair that the billionaires are getting richer, while many of us are getting poorer and being forced to change our lifestyles? Not at all.

Yet so many folks such as yourself are willing to accept that. And that my friend, is sad. The erosion of North America is our generations greatest loss.

yeah but the reality is, American dream is over. We're not in 1960s or 1970s.

As Kevin O'Leary said, China is taking over. Not just China, but if you look at Japan, Korea, Vietnam, etc...Asians work hard, they don't just do 9-5 shifts. It's typical to see them sleeping over at work.

If you drive around in Tokyo for example, you will immediately notice that how many nice cars like Ferrari and Mercedes driving around, all the buildings are much cleaner and nicer, public transits are far more sophisticated, etc.

Yet in Canada we expect someone to hire us as long as we graduate college/university.
Getting a 4,000 sq-ft house + 2 car garage, maybe with a pool...those days are long gone.

Everybody says this "University degree is new high school diploma"

[RickyTan3]

LOL at anyone driving a car that needs 91-94 and bitching.

I am sitting at 25-30L / 100km

Ain't complaining

[MarkyMark]

Who's asking for a 4000sq ft house with a pool? I'd be perfectly happy with what my dad was able to afford with one salary back in the 80s/90s. Being middle class used to offer such luxuries as a car to drive to work and a modest place to live. Now people say you're​ entitled and should think about a scooter and rent for life.

I'm glad I was born in the 80s and not now, at least I still have a chance at owning property. I can tell my grandkids how once upon a time even the common folk had a pot to piss in.

Also, by the time I'm 80 global warming will be in full swing and I'll be sitting on my porch in 45C weather wearing a sweater being comfortable as fuck.

[yray]

Mg1 stole all our money :troll:

Also another reason to get an E car... Nothing like hanging out at Ikea for free fill ups

[mr_chin]

<3 my u-pass.

[dlo]

LOL at anyone driving a car that needs 91-94 and bitching.

I am sitting at 25-30L / 100km

Ain't complaining

wtf are u driving holy

[originalhypa]

Wife just texted me as she works in Abbotsford.
$1.199/L there, $1.419 in Langley and probably more the closer to Vancouver you get.

It's fuking highway robbery.....

[SSM_DC5]

price in vancouver is 1.419

[originalhypa]

After selling the Chevron in downtown Van for $72 million, you would think they could give us a bit of a break on gas prices...

[mikemhg]

Can someone answer that scooter question. You can ride them in bike lanes?

[Traum]

Can someone answer that scooter question. You can ride them in bike lanes?
By "bike lanes", if you mean the ones used by human-powered bicycles that our stupid mayor is infatuated with, then I'd say I don't think you can ride a 50cc scooter in there.

In HOV lanes where motorcycles are allowed, I still don't think 50cc scooters would be allowed there unless traffic is <70 km/h. By law, LSMC cannot exceed 70 km/h on level ground. So if you are going faster than that, you are breaking the law.

[Gh0stRider]

Gas prices across Metro Vancouver to drop by 7 cents: expert - BC | Globalnews.ca (http://globalnews.ca/news/3362651/metro-vancouver-gas-prices-to-drop/)

Gasbuddy.com analyst Dan McTeague says prices are set to fall from a high of $1.42.9/litre — the highest prices have been in Vancouver in almost three years –beginning Thursday night.

Prices should fall two cents beginning Thursday at midnight and a further five cents by Saturday.

[6o4__boi]

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[tonyzoomzoom]

So prices go up by 10cents because of US refinery issues; but drops 7cents when things are back to normal.

Totally makes sense....

[flagella]

Gonna go up again as we head into summer with summer blend.

[twitchyzero]

i thought gas was going up because of the air strikes on Saudi-backed Syria (even if our crude isn't coming from ME)

[noclue]

you mean Russia.. and Syria doesn't pump out enough oil to affect the markets.

[Mr.Money]

Any option to fuck over Consumers they will take it to us as a CUCK cause we'll never complain enough to cause action...the Canadian Way...START A RIOT in this!

LOL at anyone driving a car that needs 91-94 and bitching.

I am sitting at 25-30L / 100km

Ain't complaining

Hummer H2 with 6.0L?

[RickyTan3]

Any option to fuck over Consumers they will take it to us as a CUCK cause we'll never complain enough to cause action...the Canadian Way...START A RIOT in this!



Hummer H2 with 6.0L?

x6m all city driving

[FerrariEnzo]

I was at shell and I got a promo prompt at the gas pump to save 0.04/liter... not sure if its a shell thing or a Airmiles thing... first time for me...

[Jmac]

I was at shell and I got a promo prompt at the gas pump to save 0.04/liter... not sure if its a shell thing or a Airmiles thing... first time for me...
They're currently running the same promotion at the Ladysmith Shell station (-$0.03/L) on my commute.

I Googled it and it seems like they do these promotions (-$0.03/L to -$0.05/L) at random Shell stations on occassion throughout the country.

[godwin]

Well prices have normalised by 3 - 4 cents this week already.

For city driving a BEV is good enough.. it is actually kinda fun in the rain and those low resistance tires.

So prices go up by 10cents because of US refinery issues; but drops 7cents when things are back to normal.

Totally makes sense....

[godwin]

Ikeas and most municipal facilities (community centres, libraries etc).. Most malls I see are starting to charge $1 / hour, $4 max.. which is not bad. Tesla does offer $1000 of free charge every year. Say $5 for 200km (maybe I am just lead footed).. that's 40k km worth of mileage a year.. all in first gear!

Mg1 stole all our money :troll:

Also another reason to get an E car... Nothing like hanging out at Ikea for free fill ups