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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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FULL TANK of PREMIUM (always) is around 51.00
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 07roadster
FULL TANK of PREMIUM (always) is around 51.00
Yopu might be getting a "fill-up" for $51, but you sure ain't getting "full tank of premium" for $51.

A "full tank" is 20 gallons, and around here, premium is about $3.50 gallon, so a "full tank" would be about $70.

I "filled up" yesterday. It took a little over 18 gallons, and cost me $63.50.

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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 07:02 AM
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I can't afford to fill up. I put in $20 at a time.
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 07:57 AM
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I think I've been a little rough on the Z this week. I usually get around 300-340 miles at 1/4 of a tank mark. I only just hit 250 miles @ 1/4 of a tank this week. :x (I think I've been enjoying the sound of the pop charger and shifting in the 3.5-4k range instead of 2.5-3k like usual... lol >_>)
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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Well, I don't know the right answer for sure, but unless you are racing, I would think filling it up is the better choice.

As for the people not using premium and/or the people who can't always afford to fill the tank- check your local Giant (or maybe other big grocery brands) grocery store. The one where I live gives you points when you shop for food that leads to discounts on gas at their gas station. I usually get 20-40 cents per gallon discount, so it's like paying for regular 87. Of course, I may be paying a little more for my food as opposed to grocery shopping at walmart or something, but it makes filling the tank less painful.
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by leemik
i fill a half tank but not by choice.. My car fills up with gas fumes and I get a CEL if I fill it to the top.. I know the problem but too lazy to fix..
eff you
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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Anyone hear about that guy who invented the gasoline pill? You fill your tank with water then add a gasoline pill. I think Mobil Oil had him murdered.
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by mega_boi
full tank fill-up crew.

HOLLA!
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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i'm about to buy a 2004 touring roadster... it has stock chrome wheels and rear spoiler and is in good condition. any ideas about what it's worth? 23K a good price?
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by bailey bill
Yopu might be getting a "fill-up" for $51, but you sure ain't getting "full tank of premium" for $51.

A "full tank" is 20 gallons, and around here, premium is about $3.50 gallon, so a "full tank" would be about $70.

I "filled up" yesterday. It took a little over 18 gallons, and cost me $63.50.

bill
our gas is not that high here bill... 17 gallons cost me 51-52 dollars to fill up... I have been paying around $3.05... I think it is stupid for gas to be different prices in different areas... I can drive into Memphis which is less than 5 min from my house and it is more.... It should be a standard price..
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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u guys are lucky with those low prices on gas.....full tank is around 100E (something like 150$) in Europe
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 05:35 PM
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it's always good to have your car filled all the way less work for the fuel pump. On my old car i filled it up everytime it got to 1/2 tank or 1/4 and i never had to replace the fuel pump and the car has got over 290k miles on it...
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