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ctt1wbw · May 8, 2008 , 08:46 AM

I'm still wondering why everyone blames the SUV for the gas prices but every time I fill up, I see more cars in the pumps than suv's. When I drive on the interstate, I see more cars than suv's.

Eug · May 8, 2008 , 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by ctt1wbw

I'm still wondering why everyone blames the SUV for the gas prices but every time I fill up, I see more cars in the pumps than suv's. When I drive on the interstate, I see more cars than suv's.

Ah, the classic, "Why is everyone blaming me?" response.

Who here said that SUVs alone are responsible for high gas prices? I think the general gist of this thread is that fuel efficient cars are usually easier on the pocketbook than gas guzzlers. Gee, go figure.

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This Dodge $2.99 gas marketing gimmick kinda reminds me of those fixed rate natural gas contracts. I find it rather telling that they push these fixed rate plans when natural gas prices are high. Why? Cuz there is a good chance prices will eventually drop and they make even more money. In a way, the same thing applies here with the Dodge plan. They offer up this plan when oil has hit record highs. Sure, prices may go even higher, but there's also a strong possibility prices will drop. Let's say that gas prices stabilize at a still high $3.39 per gallon. With this $2.99 plan, and a 500/year allotment, that would me a savings of 200 bucks a year, or $600 over the course of the program. Meh.

nonhuman · May 8, 2008 , 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by zerostar

I think we are past the massive decline in SUV Sales, they are WAY off this past year and are getting worse every day. Some dealers won't even take anything larger than an expedition back on trade now.

Sales fell 32% this year, that is MASSIVE for the auto industry.

Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis: Death of the SUV

They'll only take vehicles the size of an Expedition or smaller?!?

So, that would be ...everything?

Dakar the Fourth · May 8, 2008 , 09:03 AM

No, they turned me away when I tried to trade-in my Garbage Truck.

nonhuman · May 8, 2008 , 09:06 AM

Yeah, I hear those things have a pretty shitty resale value. This sounds like it will foil my plans of trading in my fire truck for a Prius though.

Eug · May 8, 2008 , 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

No, they turned me away when I tried to trade-in my Garbage Truck.

Yeah, but a Garbage Truck is one of those 0.00001% of vehicles that is actually bigger than an Expedition.

Dakar the Fourth · May 8, 2008 , 09:22 AM

Yep, that's the joke alright.

zerostar · May 8, 2008 , 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by nonhuman

They'll only take vehicles the size of an Expedition or smaller?!?

So, that would be ...everything?

Actually I meant explorer, sorry my memory was shot, I am looking for a link now... and besides there are a ton of vehicles, Excursion, Hummer, Tahoe, Yukon, Commander, etc. etc. but the point is they can't sell that many of them and I am sure it will extend to most SUVs soon, its the trend.

zerostar · May 8, 2008 , 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by ctt1wbw

I'm still wondering why everyone blames the SUV for the gas prices but every time I fill up, I see more cars in the pumps than suv's. When I drive on the interstate, I see more cars than suv's.

Who blamed the SUVs? I re-read the thread and didn't see it, did I miss it twice?

Trust me its not just SUVs the car I want only gets in the 20's in the City, but if I can get it next year I will because I have dreamed about owning one for a long time

ctt1wbw · May 8, 2008 , 10:13 AM

Well, pretty much everyone. Just because it's not mentioned in this thread, doesn't mean anything. I hear it on the news every second of the day.

And yeah, my car that I really want gets bad gas mileage, too. The Charger SRT-8.

Dakar the Fourth · May 8, 2008 , 10:18 AM

So what you mean to say is, "I'm still wondering why everyone except everyone in this thread blame the SUV for the gas prices but every time I fill up, I see more cars in the pumps than suv's. When I drive on the interstate, I see more cars than suv's."

ctt1wbw · May 8, 2008 , 10:21 AM

You not speak or comprehend Engrish or something?

Dakar the Fourth · May 8, 2008 , 10:23 AM

Well, I was just joking, but I don't see how it isn't technically correct with what's been said thus far.

Eug · May 8, 2008 , 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by ctt1wbw

Well, pretty much everyone. Just because it's not mentioned in this thread, doesn't mean anything.

peeb · May 8, 2008 , 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by ctt1wbw

You not speak or comprehend Engrish or something?

imitchellg5 · July 29, 2009

It took me like three minutes to notice what was wrong with that sign... I feel dumb.

Dakar the Fourth · May 8, 2008 , 12:30 PM

To be honest I wasn't looking at... it's ...shirt to begin with, either.

ctt1wbw · May 8, 2008 , 12:31 PM

ctt1wbw · May 8, 2008 , 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by ctt1wbw

Well, pretty much everyone. Just because it's not mentioned in this thread, doesn't mean anything. I hear it on the news every second of the day.

And yeah, my car that I really want gets bad gas mileage, too. The Charger SRT-8.

If anyone watches CNBC, they were doing an interview, not 5 minutes ago, where they were discussing the world market on cars and which countries were better poised to take advantage of the small car market.

A minute later, one the hosts said "The US is addicted to their SUV's, huh?"

sek929 · May 8, 2008 , 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

Somebody's taking things a little too personally.

He is a complete Dodge fanboy, with more money than sense...expressed perfectly in the fact his wife drives a ****ing Hemi SUV, yeah GREAT purchase. You certainly need a 345 HP grocery-getter. Not to mention the new Durangos are pug fugly.

sek929 · May 8, 2008 , 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by Eug

What distance?

The Durango 5.7L Hemi is rated for 18 mpg highway, which translates to under 500 miles on its 27 gallon tank ($100 fillup).

That's not bad for a 5.7L truck, but it still is terrible in the greater scheme of things.

18 MPG Estimated highway mileage. I have a 4.3L V6 and I see around 18 MPG highway at 75 MPH. I figure you'd have to drive with the wind behind you at 55MPH in a hemi truck to see anywhere near 18 MPG.

iLikebeer · 02:15 PM

How do they pay the difference to you? Do you have to keep track of receipts, mail them in, and wait for a check each time? That would be a pain. It reminds me of mail in rebates over and over for 3 years. What percentage of people actually mail those in? I know it's relatively low.

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Ok, I see they give you a card, but how does that work? A CC, prepaid card, or discount card?