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Forum: General Escape 08-22-2014, 01:20 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 19,582
Posted By Jim Bennett
I like it, Donna. Do I get to be an honorary...

I like it, Donna. Do I get to be an honorary Oregonian? :D


Here in Calgary, all the Co-op gas bars, many of the Husky's, and a lot of the independants offer full serve as an option, though they...
Forum: General Escape 08-22-2014, 09:18 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 19,582
Posted By Jim Bennett
I will choose to exercise my freedom of choice...

I will choose to exercise my freedom of choice elsewhere. As long as my fuel tank is filled by someone, either an attendant or myself, I will be happy. :)

I'm sure it was the same in the US, but...
Forum: General Escape 08-22-2014, 08:36 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 19,582
Posted By Jim Bennett
We have stations around here that will pump your...

We have stations around here that will pump your fuel for you, and at the same cost as their self-serve pumps. I always try to give them my business and use the full-serve, but will pump my own if...
Forum: General Escape 08-21-2014, 08:29 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 19,582
Posted By Jim Bennett
Must be the GT that is the 2.5 litre engine, as...

Must be the GT that is the 2.5 litre engine, as that was the one with auto tranny only.
Forum: General Escape 08-21-2014, 08:27 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 19,582
Posted By Jim Bennett
Remember going to the gas station, and getting a...

Remember going to the gas station, and getting a fill that cost under $20? Long gone are those days.
Forum: General Escape 08-21-2014, 06:37 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 19,582
Posted By Jim Bennett
We have almost always owned a wagon as our second...

We have almost always owned a wagon as our second vehicle. For years it was a Mercury Sable, then we bought a Mazda6 wagon in 2005. Contemplating the new refined Mazda3 Sport, which is not really a...
Forum: General Escape 08-21-2014, 06:32 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 19,582
Posted By Jim Bennett
I rarely go through Kamloops. The last time was 8...

I rarely go through Kamloops. The last time was 8 years ago, returning from a trip to Wells Grey, where I went up through Jasper, but came back to visit friends in the Shuswap. I do go to BC a fair...
Forum: General Escape 08-21-2014, 04:34 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 19,582
Posted By Jim Bennett
I am glad you raised this point, as it was on my...

I am glad you raised this point, as it was on my mind. Many of my close friends in the US seem to drive Suburbans, or like sized SUVs, not just the smaller mid-sized ones. Only one I know pulls a...
Forum: General Escape 08-21-2014, 04:25 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 19,582
Posted By Jim Bennett
We just need vehicles that go fast, and are still...

We just need vehicles that go fast, and are still economical. ;)

For many working types, the cost of fuel used by going faster, is more than worth it if they compare it to their costs in time. Not...
Forum: General Escape 08-21-2014, 04:20 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 19,582
Posted By Jim Bennett
Just checked GasBuddy for the prices near me. ...

Just checked GasBuddy for the prices near me.
$1.22 for regular
$1.20 for diesel

I just about choked last weekend going to Salmon Arm, in BC, and seeing the fuel costs. Good thing I only had to...
Forum: General Escape 08-21-2014, 03:58 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 19,582
Posted By Jim Bennett
I think this is finally happening, not just in...

I think this is finally happening, not just in BC. The attitude by many that bigger is better, and more safer, is slowly giving way to paying attention to fuel consumption. Big is necessary for some...
Forum: General Escape 08-21-2014, 12:16 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 19,582
Posted By Jim Bennett
When the new Ranger first came out a couple years...

When the new Ranger first came out a couple years ago, with the two diesel and on gas engine offerings, I read an interview with some bigwig at Ford, who said it would not be coming to North America...
Forum: General Escape 08-21-2014, 10:33 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 19,582
Posted By Jim Bennett
People have often said I am not travelling with a...

People have often said I am not travelling with a full tank (or something like that). ;D
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