Car Talk
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scotchandcigar
All I wanted was some steak
You'd think. But many people in Florida drive SUVs (like Koop, although his is pretty tame). Now, you have to consider that some people tow boats or jet skis or RV trailers. But those people are most likely using pickup trucks. So why are so many Floridians driving gas-guzzling SUVs? Well obviously, it's because of all the mountains! For example, here's the highest peak in the state, at 345 ft.
Pretty crazy, right! You need some serious traction to handle that, especially in the winter, when the road can be mildly cold.
Unless the Mrs. and I are going to some event where we have to look fresh, I don't put the top up and use the A/C much in the summer. As long as I'm moving, I can deal with mid-90s. Of course, I work from home mostly. And before I worked from home, I'd wear shorts and a casual shirt to/from work on hot days (sometimes I'd change into jeans). If you're dressing-up, that could be a problem.
One of many arguments I had with Memebag involved top-down driving on hot days. He would use the A/C with the top down, which I thought was ridiculous. But he questioned why I felt the need to give an opinion on his comfort.
Living in New England, one is either diehard with keeping the top down, or you're one of those dicks who has the top up all the time - even on really nice days. In the morning, if there's bright sun, I can handle mid-50's, using the seat heaters and heat vents with the windows up. On an overcast afternoon, it has to be mid-60's to be comfortable.
HecticArt
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I had rented a convertible when I was in California. When it was nice but cool, the wind would make it feel cold. When it was warm but sunny, the sun made it feel really hot if you weren't moving.
I like a sunroof because you still get the air, sun, and view, but you also get a bit more cover from the full on wind, noise, and heat you can get with a convertible.
I like a sunroof because you still get the air, sun, and view, but you also get a bit more cover from the full on wind, noise, and heat you can get with a convertible.
IdRatherBeSkiing
Sherbert is NOT and NEVER WILL BE ice cream.
The only real reason people drive convertibles is so they can pretend other people are saying "what a cool looking dude in that convertible". In reality people are saying "what a dork thinking he's so cool in that convertible". *2 if the convertible is a BMW.
scotchandcigar
All I wanted was some steak
When it's nice out, people want to be outside, not enclosed in a car. A convertible completely removes the stress and anguish of commuting, and makes going places enjoyable instead of a chore. And it's as controllable as setting the temperature in an enclosed car.
It's like going to the beach; when it's marginally warm and breezy, it's not pleasant at the beach. But when it's hot and sunny, it's always nicer at the beach.
It's like going to the beach; when it's marginally warm and breezy, it's not pleasant at the beach. But when it's hot and sunny, it's always nicer at the beach.
scotchandcigar
All I wanted was some steak
You have some really dark thoughts about humanity.
Channel98
Don't yell or hit.
There is an old joke about two men who bought a truckload of watermelons for $1 each and sold them for $1 each. When they realized they didn't make any profit, one of the men said, "I told you we should have bought a bigger truckload!" I thought of that joke after I read this story. Quote: "Singh loses about $500 per day. As a result, he and his wife are working longer hours." Huh?
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Phoenix gas station owner sells gas 50 cents a gallon cheaper than what he buys it for to help customers
A man in Phoenix is losing hundreds of dollars each day after shaving nearly 50 cents off per gallon at his gas station to help customers weather skyrocketing fuel prices. Jaswiendre Singh, who runs ...
scotchandcigar
All I wanted was some steak
You're driving the wrong convertible.
scotchandcigar
All I wanted was some steak
This weekend, I played my first summer concert, which was a "Field of Honor" ceremony. People buy flags as a dedication to the memory of a relative who has died, mostly those who have served in the armed forces. It looks like this
Anyway, when I used Google for directions to the park, I noticed something new
It's showing the route with a toll of $1.40. That's the Fast Pass discounted price I pay for the $2.00 Hampton NH toll. I'm not sure which piece of my personal info it's using to come up with that, but it's a bit unsettling.
And it's not simply deducing that I go through the Fast Pass lanes, and therefore I must pay a discounted rate. Here in New England, one only gets discounts on the tolls for the state through which you bought the transponder. I bought my Fast Pass from the NH DOT, because I mostly go through tolls entering NH. But I don't get a discount on the Maine or Mass tolls. So Google either knows what I pay for that particular toll, or it knows that I have a NH Fast Pass.
Anyway, when I used Google for directions to the park, I noticed something new
It's showing the route with a toll of $1.40. That's the Fast Pass discounted price I pay for the $2.00 Hampton NH toll. I'm not sure which piece of my personal info it's using to come up with that, but it's a bit unsettling.
And it's not simply deducing that I go through the Fast Pass lanes, and therefore I must pay a discounted rate. Here in New England, one only gets discounts on the tolls for the state through which you bought the transponder. I bought my Fast Pass from the NH DOT, because I mostly go through tolls entering NH. But I don't get a discount on the Maine or Mass tolls. So Google either knows what I pay for that particular toll, or it knows that I have a NH Fast Pass.
Wolf
AI is here, time to obey our robot overlords!
That's great he is doing that. Gas here in Phoenix is outrages about $5.59.There is an old joke about two men who bought a truckload of watermelons for $1 each and sold them for $1 each. When they realized they didn't make any profit, one of the men said, "I told you we should have bought a bigger truckload!" I thought of that joke after I read this story. Quote: "Singh loses about $500 per day. As a result, he and his wife are working longer hours." Huh?
Phoenix gas station owner sells gas 50 cents a gallon cheaper than what he buys it for to help customers
A man in Phoenix is losing hundreds of dollars each day after shaving nearly 50 cents off per gallon at his gas station to help customers weather skyrocketing fuel prices. Jaswiendre Singh, who runs ...
It cost me almost $70 bucks to fill up my car and I don't own a big vehicle.
Channel98
Don't yell or hit.
Look how cheap our gas is now! I may swoon.
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Gas Prices Around SoCal Drop for Fifth Time in Six Days
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Saturday for the fifth time in the last six days, following a long streak of increases that pushed it to record highs. It has declined 1.4 cents to $6.43. The decreases stem from "a plunge of nearly 60...
JHDK
Release Robin's Bra
Cheap station by me race trac went frim 4.85 to days ago to 4.79 today. Hopefully this trend will continue. The average at the end of Feb...around d the time all this shit started fl was around 3.30.
Channel98
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According to the National Association of Convenience Stores, about 80% of the gas purchased in the US is sold by convenience stores such as 7-Eleven, Sheetz, QuikTrip, Fastrip, Circle K and Cumberland Farms – but, on average, they make only five cents on a gallon of gas. Most of their profit comes from selling food, beverages, lottery tickets and other merchandise.
thehustle.co
Why most gas stations don’t make money from selling gas
With gas prices climbing up, you may think station owners are getting greedy. But the economics behind the pump tell a different story.
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