Random Thoughts - Part III The Search for Spark (No Politics)

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by weederr33

Well boys, time to get a second job. Gas it getting insane O_o and the government doesn't pay me enough.

91 Premium is $9 a gallon here. And nobody bloody well use the exchange rate and say "Oh that is only $6.50" because I am not paying in US dollars!

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

91 Premium is $9 a gallon here. And nobody bloody well use the exchange rate and say "Oh that is only $6.50" because I am not paying in US dollars!

Oh that is only $6.50" because I am not paying in US dollars!

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

91 Premium is $9 a gallon here. And nobody bloody well use the exchange rate and say "Oh that is only $6.50" because I am not paying in US dollars!

You're also not getting paid in US Dollars.

[Sapphireho]

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Spuds

You're also not getting paid in US Dollars.

Exactly! And that is where using the exchange rate to compare prices falls apart.
If you take 30% off a price for exchange then you have to take 30% off my income making it just as expensive.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Exactly! And that is where using the exchange rate to compare prices falls apart.
If you take 30% off a price for exchange then you have to take 30% off my income making it just as expensive.

Theoretically you are paid 30% more Canada dollars than US dollars though.

[86-75309]

Originally Posted by Spuds

You don't have to live in Texas you know.

You could live in central Illinois. The same kind of roads plus ice, snow and sub-zero cold!

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

91 Premium is $9 a gallon here. And nobody bloody well use the exchange rate and say "Oh that is only $6.50" because I am not paying in US dollars!

But it's true.

You get free health care too.

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

But it's true.

You get free health care too.

And Jordan Peterson

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by weederr33

I know everyone wants to point the finger at whoever they deem fit (trying to avoid politics because I know that's where it will go). But yeah it's getting pretty bad here at $5.49/gal. I know that's cheaper than a lot of places, but considering last month it was around a dollar less, that increase is beyond reasonable. Still, I do plan to leave the BRZ for something more economical come next year, so I am trying to enjoy the car while I can. Unfortunately gas prices are not helping. Well that and there are nothing but straight roads, and shitty ones at that. I'll probably settle with a Corolla hatchback or some other econo-shitbox and focus on a mortgage instead of a cool car.

You will part out or sell as is?

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Teseo

And Jordan Peterson

Kind of a weird direction.

[spcmafia]

Originally Posted by weederr33

Well boys, time to get a second job. Gas it getting insane O_o and the government doesn't pay me enough.

You can always just jog to your job. Will keep you in shape.

[cjd]

Originally Posted by weederr33

I know everyone wants to point the finger at whoever they deem fit (trying to avoid politics because I know that's where it will go). But yeah it's getting pretty bad here at $5.49/gal.

Gas companies raking in record profits seems a good start...
Is the few extra mpg actually going to be savings if it means car hopping? Or are there other reasons you are looking at something else...?
Paid $6.59/gal - gas may cost more than tires on the racing budget soon!

[Ultramaroon]

soldiers in my cup in my head all damn morning