Posted by Raimond on 1/27/08 12:57pm
Msg #232649

New Gas Prices - Under $3.00

Regular dropped 3 cents a gallon in the last few days in Southern California to $2.97 as our most reasonable fuel mart.

Reply by Glenn Strickler on 1/27/08 1:08pm
Msg #232653

We actually have Chevron selling at a couple of stations for under 3 bucks. But enjoy it while they lasts. ...

Reply by MikeC/NY on 1/27/08 2:49pm
Msg #232668

This is a first - usually the CA prices are higher than here on the east coast. We're still over $3/gal here on Long Island, and it may be higher in NYC (more taxes...). I had to go over the rivers to NJ yesterday, and prices there were about $2.80 - sounds like a bargain, don't it? It's amazing how quickly we got used to higher prices... don't want to date myself, but when I first started driving gas was about $.40/gal....

Reply by Susan Fischer on 1/27/08 4:43pm
Msg #232682

Egads, I'm so old - 23 cents/gal when I started in CA. n/m

Reply by Phillip/TX on 1/27/08 6:54pm
Msg #232691

Average price in East Texas is $2.85... never reached $3.00. n/m

Reply by MikeC/NY on 1/27/08 10:42pm
Msg #232732

Re: Average price in East Texas is $2.85... never reached $3

Where are you in relation to Dallas? My brother lives there, and is up here visiting - he was really surprised at the difference in gas prices.Of course, NY adds about $.50/gal in taxes...

Reply by Laura Vestanen on 1/27/08 7:09pm
Msg #232692

$3.45/gallon here

It was $3.79 last summer.

Now you all know why I prefer that clients drive to me over getting a travel fee for driving to them.

Reply by Susan Fischer on 1/27/08 8:14pm
Msg #232700

Yup. Gas isn't going to get cheaper, so: My New Ride:

(Pretty soon.)

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/smart-car2.htm

I've already named her. "Ruby Two."

Can't wait to order my license plates.

Heard someone say the other day that "Even if you don't like them, you can be happy other people have them because there'll be more parking spaces." Made me smile.

My present to me after 61 years. Breathe deep, that new-car-smell... (Moody Blues playing)

Ah, and the waiting will be the hardest part.

Reply by claudine osborne on 1/27/08 8:29pm
Msg #232705

Re: Yup. Gas isn't going to get cheaper, so: My New Ride:

Susan, cute cute little car..good luck, bet you will look great in this!

I paid $2.79 today!

Reply by Susan Fischer on 1/27/08 11:11pm
Msg #232741

Not in stone yet, but closer; we'll see. n/m

Reply by SueW/Tn on 1/28/08 8:15am
Msg #232769

Hey Susie Girl!

"Ruby Two", adorable but how the heck are you going to fit a license plate on this roller skate? HAHAHAHA!

I was with ya totally UNTIL I saw the price tag on this little gem. Gem...ummmm...works eh?

My talk radio hosts were discussing this little car the other day...don't find yourself a man over 6' tall 'cause he won't be happy in your new little ride!

Reply by SueW/Tn on 1/28/08 8:18am
Msg #232772

The only important issue is....

"when you turn your car on does it return the favor"

Reply by MistarellaFL on 1/28/08 3:58pm
Msg #232867

This is going to be me soon:

http://www.smart.com/-snm-0135035552-1199771113-0000027388-0000000024-1201557296-enm-is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/mpc-en-content-Site/en_EN/-/EUR/Smart_CC-Exterior?vehicleCode=45133113&equipmentCodes=

Reply by Susan Fischer on 1/28/08 4:13pm
Msg #232870

Oooooo, Black Beauty...GORGEOUS. n/m

Reply by MistarellaFL on 1/28/08 4:17pm
Msg #232871

I guess we were thinking alike, lol

I didn't read your post until after I posted this!

Reply by Susan Fischer on 1/28/08 4:31pm
Msg #232872

Honestly, I can't wait. A new car. A REALLY new

car -

Taking Dad back to Portland eye Dr next week, so going to test drive on the way back. Been reading lots, and interestd in the shifty thing - no clutch, of course - people seem to love it once they get the hang of it...

Watched a YouTube video - snow - zoomed right along, stopped just fine, Dad was videoing, what fun.

I'm waiting to be contacted, should be Feb or Mar.

Reply by Susan Fischer on 1/28/08 10:50am
Msg #232812

Sue!! Are you all healed up and better? Hope so. This

is still a project, haven't signed anything.

Lots of research. Not a car for everyone, that's for sure, but I've always worn my own hat. The biggie is having a car payment - haven't had one of those in many years.

We're snowed in!!! Dad is caught up in the hills of Salashan. He was helping our PADL sec. with computer stuff, called last night, said - nope, can't get down the hills...I'm going to check out the snow on the beach...it's just gorgeous on the lake.