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USA Today Summer Vacation Gas Price Tips

Posted: 5/6/11 4:51am Message 1 of 8
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Indianapolis, IN - USA
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Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses. 2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
USA Today has an article today about how to not let the high price of gas interfere with your summer vacation.  Seeing as how I'll be leaving for vacation/the 2011 gathering a week from tomorrow, I was interested.
 
Plot the most efficient route:  Ok, I'm going from Indianapolis to Effingham, about 2.5 hours west as the interstate goes.  Step 1, drive over two hours north to the start of Route 66, travel the mother road, missing Effingham entirely and going two hours into Missouri before turning around and heading back to Effingham.  CHECK!
 
Lock in costs with a pre-booked package:  Plan is to go as far or as short a distance each day as we feel like doing.  Other than Effingham, no hotel reservations made.  Hopefully will find some really cool out of the way places to stay!  CHECK!
 
Consider redeeming loyalty/frequent flyer points:  Hotel points?  That is a possibility.  Frequent flyer miles?  Even with all the traveling I do, I don't have enough points to take a skydiving trip!  Besides, I can't see me leaving the Vette at home.  CHECK!
 
Slow down for greater fuel economy:  Really?
 
Take your most fuel efficient vehicle you own:   That would be my bicylce, and I don't think I could ride with luggage and Candi for that far.  Although there is a Route 66 Trail designed for biking and walking.  Maybe someday!  CHECK!!
 
I'm going to drive my Vette well out of my way and not look at the pump when I fill up.  And I'm going to enjoy every mile - especially the one that pulls me in to Effingham to meet up with all of my friends!!!
 
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USA Today Summer Vacation Gas Price Tips

Posted: 5/6/11 5:00am Message 2 of 8
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Equinunk, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.
Big smileCry Well, I was going to post the prices for GAS her in N.E. Penna. BUT, on a lighter note I'll take your advice and not look at the pump. Put the card in, pump the money in the tank, take the reciept and go on my merry way. Shocked  DON"T look at ETHEL, she's hiding in the tank, not the pole beans.Big smile


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Posted: 5/6/11 9:16am Message 3 of 8
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Holland Patent, NY - USA
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Vette(s): #1 *1980 White, Red interior 14,000 mile #2 *1980 Red, Oyster interior 93,000 miles Resto project car, rebuilt to 383 stroker
Take your most fuel efficient vehicle you own:  
Well I have to say that the Vette is the most fuel efficient vehicle I own. Really.
 
Besides.......Stingray Jim was counting on us!
 
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USA Today Summer Vacation Gas Price Tips

Posted: 5/7/11 5:11am Message 4 of 8
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HOWELL, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
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USA Today Summer Vacation Gas Price Tips

Posted: 5/7/11 2:54pm Message 5 of 8
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Flanders, NJ - USA
Joined: 1/27/2004
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Vette(s): 1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.
I just filled the Vette up, $73 Shocked This is really getting out of hand.
My Vette also gets the best fuel mileage out of all our cars.
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Posted: 5/7/11 5:44pm Message 6 of 8
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Sykesville, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 Corvette Coupe Corvette Light Blue Midnight Blue interior Mirrored Glass T-tops
My 99 Mustang GT convertable gets 25 MPG on the highway, but I think I'd be killed if I brought it!
 
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Posted: 5/7/11 7:26pm Message 7 of 8
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
Hey, mama just bought a F-rd. Can I still come to the Gathering?
She wanted something that was safe, got good milage, has lots of room and didn't break the bank.
So she picked a Taurus. Good safety rating, 25 mpg, humugus trunk and ONLY $25G!!!
I keep on telling myself, it's only the kids inheritance.
 
On a brighter note, I heard on the news today that the price of a barrel of oil dropped $10.
That means the price at the pump will drop a penny a gal. in a few weeks.
I can hardly wait.LOL



 
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Posted: 5/8/11 4:05am Message 8 of 8
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Greensburg, IN - USA
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
If it is of any consolation gas prices seem to be coming down in Indiana. Last week they were $4.17 for regular and yesterday the were $4.09 for regular. For premium add $.09 ..... I know this isn't great but lets face it I dount prices will ever spiral in the other direction.


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