HIGH GAS PRICES SUMMER 2010 CRUISE PROTEST - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SQUALO · 03-14-2010, 10:28 AM

We are all aware that as Spring/Summer approaches the gas prices begin to sky rocket, without reason, other than to "hose" the consumer, not to mention US the car enthusiast.
REMEMBER THE HST COMES INTO EFFECT JULY 1, 2010.

It was suggested, on the Corvette Forum, that a physical boycott, rally & cruise be organized for some time this summer. Here is what was posted on the Corvette Forum, and as details emerg this thread will be updated, I suggested a cruise down to Queen's Park. (please don't ask any questions right now, but feel free to post suggestions and I will post between forums. The more forums that take part the better)

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/cana...post1573414435

SWRocket · 03-14-2010, 10:33 AM

I'm in! hate the gas companies.

SSmoked · 03-14-2010, 10:46 AM

id be down, even tho the cobalt gets 500+km to the tank and is only 50$ to fill on 91 lol.
just imagine a load of vettes and camaro at queens park. they would be PISSED.

SQUALO · 03-14-2010, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSmoked

id be down, even tho the cobalt gets 500+km to the tank and is only 50$ to fill on 91 lol.
just imagine a load of vettes and camaro at queens park. they would be PISSED.

Don't forget these politicians are still using full size V8 cars themselves, not to mention the gas guzzling SUVs

TJ91 · 03-14-2010, 01:47 PM

Yep, we have all noticed this BS begining to happen already. Count me in Frank

Merc · 03-14-2010, 06:24 PM

Just curious guy's how are you paying back there? Last summer I paid about $1.02 lt for 91 at Costco. Right now it's $1.09.

I'm just out of the Translink area. Add 10 cent a lt if your in the Translink tax area.

However my "Pumkin" is parked 6 months of the year.

jrc1122 · 03-14-2010, 06:43 PM

So you are going to protest high gas prices, by organizing a bunch of gas guzzling cars to take a cruise, and burning tons of fuel.

Sounds like a full proof plan.

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Maddog78 · 03-14-2010, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrc1122

So you are going to protest high gas prices, by organizing a bunch of gas guzzling cars to take a cruise, and burning tons of fuel.

Sounds like a full proof plan.

Agreed. I had to LOL.

Buy a Prius
These boycotts are stupid and make no difference at all.

camaro99 · 03-14-2010, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrc1122

So you are going to protest high gas prices, by organizing a bunch of gas guzzling cars to take a cruise, and burning tons of fuel.

Sounds like a full proof plan.

RIGHT ON ...we should camouflage them as smart cars

or lets park our babies in the wilderness and have a protest march wearing green environmental shirts

SSOOCH · 03-14-2010, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrc1122

So you are going to protest high gas prices, by organizing a bunch of gas guzzling cars to take a cruise, and burning tons of fuel.

Sounds like a full proof plan.

ROFL!!

MasterZ · 03-14-2010, 08:53 PM

I hate the high gas prices, but like I said if you can't beat them join them.... so I work for Exxonmobil..lol

Honestly I dont see how this would work. Take for example Exxon, They dont totally reply on the sale of fuel for their product sales, we also produce many chemicals uses world wide... rubber, plastics, many many other petroleum based products.

Now back to gas.... Just because you boycott one particular station... lets say you choose to avoid Shell for a month. Well what people dont realize it their are other stores that still sale Shell fuel. Racetrack, Circle K, 7-11, etc.... not sure the which one they exatly sell just using the names above as a reference.. What I am trying to say is that many gas stations sell fuel from different providers... so you would have to actually avoid alot more that just one particular brand... Then there is the oils.... take mobil 1, is everyone gonna stop using that too? highly doubt it..

Then there is the bigger picture that we dont see... think about all the airlines, fleet vehicles ( police, fire, truckers, delivery services, ) any business owned vehicles that use fuel that have contracts with a gas station ( ex. Fuelman). Your not going to get them to stop buying fuel for a month at a particular place cause most of these are based on accounts that are hard to change. Then you have all the racing circuits...that have contracts to use a particular fuels...

What about the many many people with gas cards... you think they are going to break routine for this? Truth is people are generally lazy and dont want change. So they are going to continue to do the same routine..

Not trying to bust anyones bubble, cause I too wish the gas prices are lower. But in reality a little boycott as suggestion is merely pocket change and would go unnoticed. It would be more of a pain in the rear to go out of our way for nothing..I just dont think it would work.

drtwo · 03-14-2010, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrc1122

So you are going to protest high gas prices, by organizing a bunch of gas guzzling cars to take a cruise, and burning tons of fuel.

Sounds like a full proof plan.

hehehee

*DGthe3* · 03-15-2010, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrc1122

So you are going to protest high gas prices, by organizing a bunch of gas guzzling cars to take a cruise, and burning tons of fuel.

Sounds like a full proof plan.

beat me to it

SQUALO · 03-15-2010, 08:59 AM

We're not going to gurantee that a boycott or demo will change anything, but it makes them (gov't & oil co.) take notice that we're watching. If people don't voice they're disapproval of things than everything would get priced out of reality, and we would cease to exist.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but unless you have a better suggestion, than please put it forward. No one is forcing you to take part, but the negativitiy doesn't help either, especially when some of you have just admitted that "you are upset" about the high gas prices.

The other method is to continue to call and/or e-mail your local politicians on your disapproval, of anything, and let your voice be heard; you might be surprised of the outcome.

03-14-2010, 10:28 AM	#1
SQUALO Drives: CHEVROLET Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: YKZ, CAN. Posts: 4,258	HIGH GAS PRICES SUMMER 2010 CRUISE PROTEST We are all aware that as Spring/Summer approaches the gas prices begin to sky rocket, without reason, other than to "hose" the consumer, not to mention US the car enthusiast. REMEMBER THE HST COMES INTO EFFECT JULY 1, 2010. It was suggested, on the Corvette Forum, that a physical boycott, rally & cruise be organized for some time this summer. Here is what was posted on the Corvette Forum, and as details emerg this thread will be updated, I suggested a cruise down to Queen's Park. (please don't ask any questions right now, but feel free to post suggestions and I will post between forums. The more forums that take part the better) http://forums.corvetteforum.com/cana...post1573414435 Last edited by SQUALO; 03-15-2010 at 09:20 AM.

03-14-2010, 10:46 AM	#3
SSmoked Drives: '12 Camaro ZL1 #1255 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O' Canada Posts: 1,279	id be down, even tho the cobalt gets 500+km to the tank and is only 50$ to fill on 91 lol. just imagine a load of vettes and camaro at queens park. they would be PISSED. __________________

03-14-2010, 01:47 PM	#5
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	Yep, we have all noticed this BS begining to happen already. Count me in Frank __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

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jrc1122 Drives: 2012 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 1,358	So you are going to protest high gas prices, by organizing a bunch of gas guzzling cars to take a cruise, and burning tons of fuel. Sounds like a full proof plan. ________ VOLCANO DIGITAL REVIEW Last edited by jrc1122; 03-12-2011 at 12:00 AM.

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SWRocket Drives: 2021 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vaughan, ON Posts: 614 View My Garage	I'm in! hate the gas companies.

03-14-2010, 06:24 PM	#6
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,310	Just curious guy's how are you paying back there? Last summer I paid about $1.02 lt for 91 at Costco. Right now it's $1.09. I'm just out of the Translink area. Add 10 cent a lt if your in the Translink tax area. However my "Pumkin" is parked 6 months of the year.

03-14-2010, 08:53 PM	#11
MasterZ Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Denham Springs, LA Posts: 705	I hate the high gas prices, but like I said if you can't beat them join them.... so I work for Exxonmobil..lol Honestly I dont see how this would work. Take for example Exxon, They dont totally reply on the sale of fuel for their product sales, we also produce many chemicals uses world wide... rubber, plastics, many many other petroleum based products. Now back to gas.... Just because you boycott one particular station... lets say you choose to avoid Shell for a month. Well what people dont realize it their are other stores that still sale Shell fuel. Racetrack, Circle K, 7-11, etc.... not sure the which one they exatly sell just using the names above as a reference.. What I am trying to say is that many gas stations sell fuel from different providers... so you would have to actually avoid alot more that just one particular brand... Then there is the oils.... take mobil 1, is everyone gonna stop using that too? highly doubt it.. Then there is the bigger picture that we dont see... think about all the airlines, fleet vehicles ( police, fire, truckers, delivery services, ) any business owned vehicles that use fuel that have contracts with a gas station ( ex. Fuelman). Your not going to get them to stop buying fuel for a month at a particular place cause most of these are based on accounts that are hard to change. Then you have all the racing circuits...that have contracts to use a particular fuels... What about the many many people with gas cards... you think they are going to break routine for this? Truth is people are generally lazy and dont want change. So they are going to continue to do the same routine.. Not trying to bust anyones bubble, cause I too wish the gas prices are lower. But in reality a little boycott as suggestion is merely pocket change and would go unnoticed. It would be more of a pain in the rear to go out of our way for nothing..I just dont think it would work.

03-15-2010, 08:59 AM	#14
SQUALO Drives: CHEVROLET Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: YKZ, CAN. Posts: 4,258	We're not going to gurantee that a boycott or demo will change anything, but it makes them (gov't & oil co.) take notice that we're watching. If people don't voice they're disapproval of things than everything would get priced out of reality, and we would cease to exist. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but unless you have a better suggestion, than please put it forward. No one is forcing you to take part, but the negativitiy doesn't help either, especially when some of you have just admitted that "you are upset" about the high gas prices. The other method is to continue to call and/or e-mail your local politicians on your disapproval, of anything, and let your voice be heard; you might be surprised of the outcome.