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VTXrider · 02-20-2012, 01:26 PM

Are gas prices really significantly different now that they have been the entire production life of the Camaro?

NASCR3 · 02-20-2012, 01:36 PM

I only drive about 300 miles a year, so I should be fine to fill it once this summer, if I decide to keep it. Kinda bored with it at this point.

ketel0ne · 02-20-2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by VTXrider

I'd check your memory on the timing of that, I think you'd find you are incorrect. Gas was $2.60 in the past and oil $120 but not at the same time.

Also gas price more closely follows Brent which is used by most of the Gulf refineries, that is close to $120.

Gasbuddy.com all the charts and data you will ever need.

49ersXXIX · 02-20-2012, 01:41 PM

my camaro is my DD. i just filled her up yesterday. 62.40
regular gas here ranges about 3.85-4.17 (depending which gas station)

Wizard1183 · 02-20-2012, 01:48 PM

well if you buy bottled water by the bottle, technically thats mroe expensive than a gallon of gas. I have a 95 honda accord for my DD. Soon I'll upgrade it to something else. Im not worried about gas. Though making $50 an hr why should I worry?

RetroDude · 02-20-2012, 01:54 PM

If gas prices were a consideration from the start, I would've never bought a Camaro!

Why would you consider gas cost when you know you really want to drive it ... HARD !!

Live the dream.. don't let it collect dust over a few bucks in gas!

SSGUNNER · 02-20-2012, 02:10 PM

Good point of view.

Im still only filling up with 65 bones.

EFI · 02-20-2012, 02:17 PM

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I know, why worry about it if you can afford a Camaro? Some of us don't like to give our money away on fuel if they can drive something else that is same distance, same speed at a lower cost in our pockets.

By this thought, this person should never own a Camaro regardless of the price of gas. If gas was $1, it would still cost more to drive a Camaro vs. a civic. Thus, that person would be 'giving money away on fuel when they could drive the same distance for less in another car'. So the question should not be regarding gas prices, it should be regarding mpg efficiency of the Camaro vs. other cars.

VR Baron · 02-20-2012, 02:21 PM

Wont stop driving. Its dd but only 16 miles a day to work. 4.30/gal in socal. Oil today at around 106/barrel, about $12 worth due to Iran, whose economy is now in the toilet because of there stance on Nuclear and the sanctions.We'll see if they give in or not.

myold88 · 02-20-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FL1CK

Cheapest listed for today in Hopewell is $3.66 for 92

I just filled up my SS today with Mobil 93 @ $4.12/9 gal.

=Stephens= · 02-20-2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by EFI

By this thought, this person should never own a Camaro regardless of the price of gas. If gas was $1, it would still cost more to drive a Camaro vs. a civic. Thus, that person would be 'giving money away on fuel when they could drive the same distance for less in another car'. So the question should not be regarding gas prices, it should be regarding mpg efficiency of the Camaro vs. other cars.

This is a question about fuel and people not driving. Not for you to state for me to not drive my Camaro. I will continue to drive mine, as for you , when you get a Camaro then your opinion will be listened to.

Miguel1987 · 02-20-2012, 03:16 PM

He'll no! Gonna keep on driving if you can't afford it then you are living well above your means! Nuff said!

Earl · 02-20-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NASCR3

I only drive about 300 miles a year, so I should be fine to fill it once this summer, if I decide to keep it. Kinda bored with it at this point.

TrillChevyRyda · 02-20-2012, 03:27 PM

just do this as your filling up...

02-20-2012, 01:26 PM	#57
VTXrider Drives: 2010 RY 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 828	Are gas prices really significantly different now that they have been the entire production life of the Camaro? __________________

02-20-2012, 01:36 PM	#58
NASCR3 Drives: Synergy Green 2SS/RS/HURST Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 442 View My Garage	I only drive about 300 miles a year, so I should be fine to fill it once this summer, if I decide to keep it. Kinda bored with it at this point. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS - Factory Hurst - Synergy Green - Cyber Gray Rally Stripes - Jet Black Interior - Born on 10/4/2010 2G1FT1EW7B9128807 Ordered: 8/6/2010 1100: 8/6/2010 2000: 8/23/2010 2051: 8/10/2010 2500: 8/24/2010 3000: 8/25/2010 3100: 9/8/2010 3300: 9/8/2010 3400: 9/11/2010 3800: 10/4/2010 4000: 10/4/2010 4200: 10/4/2010 5000: 10/13/2010 6000: 10/14/2010

02-20-2012, 01:41 PM	#60
49ersXXIX Take me back to 1994 Drives: 2010 CAMARO 2SS/RS SUMMIT WHITE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 365	my camaro is my DD. i just filled her up yesterday. 62.40 regular gas here ranges about 3.85-4.17 (depending which gas station) __________________ flickr.com/ninen9nestudios

02-20-2012, 01:48 PM	#61
Wizard1183 Drives: ABM SS2/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lafayette,LA Posts: 2,322	well if you buy bottled water by the bottle, technically thats mroe expensive than a gallon of gas. I have a 95 honda accord for my DD. Soon I'll upgrade it to something else. Im not worried about gas. Though making $50 an hr why should I worry? __________________ Life is short, drive it like you stole it!

02-20-2012, 02:10 PM	#63
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,272	Good point of view. Im still only filling up with 65 bones. __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

02-20-2012, 01:54 PM	#62
RetroDude Owner of VIN # 35278 Drives: IBM 2SS, A6, Leather & Sunroof Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Whitby Ontario, CANADA Posts: 649	If gas prices were a consideration from the start, I would've never bought a Camaro! Why would you consider gas cost when you know you really want to drive it ... HARD !! Live the dream.. don't let it collect dust over a few bucks in gas!

02-20-2012, 02:21 PM	#65
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,367	Wont stop driving. Its dd but only 16 miles a day to work. 4.30/gal in socal. Oil today at around 106/barrel, about $12 worth due to Iran, whose economy is now in the toilet because of there stance on Nuclear and the sanctions.We'll see if they give in or not.

02-20-2012, 03:16 PM	#68
Miguel1987 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dallas Fort Worth Posts: 107	He'll no! Gonna keep on driving if you can't afford it then you are living well above your means! Nuff said!

02-20-2012, 03:27 PM	#70
TrillChevyRyda Drives: 2011 2SS Camaro/79 Caprice LS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 242	just do this as your filling up... __________________

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