ZR8ED Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Nope. I may cry a bit harder each time as gas continues to go up, and I have to commute to work..in the auto industry..yeeesh. I understand that it will drive up the cost of other aspects of life (food, home heating, vacations etc) but for my Z? who cares?! I put in 4-5 tanks of fuel per season maybe a few more if I have a good season (not in the shop a lot). Its not a daily driver for me, so gas mileage is not a huge concern to me. But I do drive a Honda to work everyday to minimize my fuel costs for now. Just paid 1.206/litre today. Its funny. I worry about gas usage when i'm in my Honda, but not when I'm in my Z! Just my little morning musing. Don't flame me please. hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryb Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Feel the same way when I fill up the 240 or the 350. JUST DOESNT MATTER! Scott, PM with you phone number. We gotta get together so I can pick up that seat. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I'm with you guys. I didn't miind the 20 or 25 gallons the Z burned at the track but the almost 200 bucks in diesel to get there and back SUCKED! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calgary280ZT Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I work in the oil patch, so go oil!! I work from home when in Calgary, so no commuting..except for a couple of miles to the dog park each day and the pooch likes sitting in the hatch area. When I drive the Z to California for work, I get paid $.75/mile, so the car actually makes me money, even at $4.10/gal for premium. Can't wait for $200/barrell!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Let's see, we have a choice these days. Burn 1 gallon for every 15 miles in a big, slow, behemoth truck...or burn 1 gallon every 15 miles mashing the pedal in a fast, agile, sporty Datsun Z. How would you rather spend the money? I know how I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 ... Can't wait for $200/barrell!!!! Some guys really know how to make friends, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 My 240sx is not a fuel sipper, but its the cost of doing business... I could buy another econobox but the money saved just isn't there for me because of cost of ownership. Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK-Z Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Thats the reason why I just stopped driving my jeep. $95 a tank, my a$$. It use to be about $55 the same time last year IIRC (or might have been the year before:p). I walk when ever I can. My theory is that the US dollar is tanking (hasn't tanked yet). If you look at gold and the value of it in different currencies, you can get a pretty good view of where we sit. the value of gold is pretty consistent in the world market place. Same with oil, but not AS consistent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Well you guys are lucky. Ive NEVER even filled my car up at a gas station. I dont know the feeling, good or bad. As for gold, yeah you can see the dollar is going down the toilet. Luckily my dad saw that when gold was $400 and silver was $7 (specifically after Katrina when the govt said theyd pay for it by printing more money), and luckily I sold my savings of gold to paint my car a year before gold shot up to $1100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete84 Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Any good links on how to compare the cost of gold in different currencies? I lived in Germany when it switched to the Euro, and IIRC, it was a bit below a dollar per Euro. Now it is in the $1.50 range . . . And we are competing to buy oil with them, doesn't help when the dollar tanks like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_furious Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 I think I actually lost some mileage after the swap...the new trans has a short 5th gear. I'm still trying to figure out what the heck it is. I'm on a pretty low income and these prices are just KILLING me. I can't believe I'd actually be happy at this point to see $2.50 / gallon again. ...but I'd sooner keep the Z and the somewhat lousy gas mileage than get forced into some overly complex, plasticine, heavy, nanny-stateified, characterless jellybean. I like my Halfararri noises too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Ive been really considering getting a motorcycle this summer. Prices arent going to go down and Il be stuck with either a 21 mpg Rav-4 or my datsun which I have yet to find out what I will get. It might be a good investment, and fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_furious Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 I considered a bike...too many horror stories and brainless drivers going through life on autopilot. The thought of getting turned into road pizza is a big deterrent to losing a pair of wheels and gaining mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Yes, very true, and thats a reason my mom would absolutely dread me getting a street bike. I was able to convince her into a dirtbike but a streetbike is a whole different animal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_furious Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Yeah...don't get me wrong, it's an excellent solution to beating a gas crunch. There are some bikes out there I'd LOVE to have..but after the video I saw yesterday of a guy that got his handlebars clipped and knocked under a semi towing twin gravel trailers, I'm fairly convinced it's a bad idea. The guy had his pelvis crushed, 23 surgeries, a colostomy, suprapubic catheter(which means the man-bits probably got removed), lost a leg, the other had numerous skin grafts, and numerous debilitating other injuries that'll insure he never walks again and will never again be able to ride a bike...motor or not. Worst part? The jack@$$ that decided to pass him while still occupying his lane never even slowed down, even while he was getting dragged 30 feet under the wheels of a trailer and having his bike literally blow up on top of him. I wouldn't want to live through that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Buuuuutt, your saving money... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_furious Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Yeah. SOOOO tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK-Z Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 My scooter . Honda Monkey bike Z50 49cc. its strange though. I see the same engine design on those mini bikes all over the place. Makes me think that honda sold the engine designs a while ago. But good place to get parts from but not multi speed tranny on those . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziza z Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 I feel the same way. I dd the z everyday. Love it. Sure, it now takes about $65 to fill. But it always makes me smile when i start it and alarms in the area go off. oh and not to mention 3rd gear is ridiculously entertaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linchpin360 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I considered a bike...too many horror stories and brainless drivers going through life on autopilot. The thought of getting turned into road pizza is a big deterrent to losing a pair of wheels and gaining mileage. this is what happens when jack***es on the road dont pay attention to their surroundings. 85mph into a wall on I-610 just outside New Orleans, LA. Riding bikes is a whole mess of fun, but its not about how well you can ride. People just dont care to watch for riders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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