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maxtraxduffy · 09-13-2008, 07:55 PM

ok ive had my car for 5 mo and its been getting only smiles .well today all the gas stations in new bern nc have run dry and the word im getting might be a few days before we get some gas. i noticed today people were looking at my car different today "alittle on the pissed side".well mainly suv and full size pick ups well and yahts too.well between my truck and boat ive got alittle over 100 gal of gas so guess im not gona run out.just hope things dont get ugly!!!!!!!!

Dean Smith · 09-13-2008, 08:10 PM

We should have environmentalists pushing our cars anyway.

NCC1701 · 09-13-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean Smith

We should have environmentalists pushing our cars anyway.

Why would you think they aren't already?

The smart is a widely recognized green car.

RussBarnes · 09-13-2008, 08:42 PM

Even when gas is available I get those looks from the E350 and Chev 4x4 duallies that just put in $200 and know I went as far on $20. Those are the worst at giving the evil eye and talking trash at stops.

Old smart · 09-14-2008, 05:24 AM

It may be to our advantage now that we burn 91+; it is the regular grade (and the regular used to blend mid-grade on-site) that runs out first.

p1nball · 09-14-2008, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by maxtraxduffy

ok ive had my car for 5 mo and its been getting only smiles .well today all the gas stations in new bern nc have run dry and the word im getting might be a few days before we get some gas. i noticed today people were looking at my car different today "alittle on the pissed side".well mainly suv and full size pick ups well and yahts too.well between my truck and boat ive got alittle over 100 gal of gas so guess im not gona run out.just hope things dont get ugly!!!!!!!!

Have fuel @ airport for 7 days. Pipeline is off, and all fuel is being diverted to Texas and New Orleans!! So it will be dry for a few days. Price is still $3.66 at Exxon and Texico, all other are reaping the customers!!! High as $4.39-$5.35. Good Hunting p1nball

Big Panda · 09-14-2008, 07:00 AM

earlier this week, gas here in Central Indiana was at $3.53. by the end of the week, it had jumped back up to $3.95 and over the weekend some stations are advertising $4.19!!!!

my concern is that they are running out of gas, know that the pipeline is 'off' so they're jacking up the price to keep people from using so much and keep the stations from running out.