Lower mainland gas prices

Cafiax · 09-09-2011, 06:57 PM

Hey vancouver/richmond area Z owners. How are you guys coping with the crazy gas prices nowadays. Today my Z had only 2 dots left and decided to check out the gas on my way home from school. Turns out the chevron i went to was charging 1.54/L o.o. I know a couple of you guys are from this region. What are you guys doing to deal with this? i never wanted to go to non top tier gas retailers but this is just getting outrageous.

my DD driver recently started to die (Honda Civic 2000 w/ 320000km) so I have been using the Z as a means of transportation to school and work. Any advice on what to do? I'm stumped

nismo 1234 · 09-09-2011, 07:16 PM

i fill up when prices are extremely low.. other then that there isnt much you can do.
you can drive super slow and lay off the gas, but then its no fun.

But prices these days are very weird. they change a lot throughout the day. Also, a gas station few blocks away might have different prices. i started noticing that about 2 weeks ago.

Cafiax · 09-09-2011, 07:40 PM

So true.

if we wanted to drive like a yaris we would have bought a yaris. hehehe you guys think its going to continue going up? Regular is close to breaking $1.40/L. I've never seen gas this expensive before.

LMBmikeZ · 09-09-2011, 09:43 PM

I herd here in Ontario by christmas regular could be close to $2.00/L!!! Like wtf is that, is all I can say! At least we are not poor. You gotta think about the other people to though that can't even afford the gas in their older 4 cylinder econo box(some call them beaters)! This is getting reducilous and it's only cause by the greedy oil company owners BS IMO!

Da.Menace · 09-10-2011, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

I herd here in Ontario by christmas regular could be close to $2.00/L!!! Like wtf is that, is all I can say! At least we are not poor. You gotta think about the other people to though that can't even afford the gas in their older 4 cylinder econo box(some call them beaters)! This is getting reducilous and it's only cause by the greedy oil company owners BS IMO!

Wow wtf? $2/Litre? Are they ****** up in their minds?

LMBmikeZ · 09-10-2011, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Da.Menace

Wow wtf? $2/Litre? Are they ****** up in their minds?

Yep pretty retarded! That's not even the price for premium either just regular! Let's hope they aren't right on this one!

Also cafiax are you using regular(87octane) or premium(>91octane) fuel for your Z?

6MT · 09-10-2011, 08:56 AM

Oh well.... here in Red-Neck Heaven, we're paying $1.06/L for regular and $1.16/L for premium.

LMBmikeZ · 09-10-2011, 02:54 PM

Damn that's way cheaper! My area close to $1.50/L premium......

Cafiax · 09-10-2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

Yep pretty retarded! That's not even the price for premium either just regular! Let's hope they aren't right on this one!

Also cafiax are you using regular(87octane) or premium(>91octane) fuel for your Z?

Im pumping 91

Don't think anyone that owns a Z is pumping 87 just to save a lil $ and risking engine damage. What do you guys think is the reason why gas prices skyrocketed in the past year? Remember the good days 10 years ago where gas was $0.70/L.

If gas was that cheap id be doing a 0-100km/hr at every light hehehe

LMBmikeZ · 09-10-2011, 03:15 PM

Lol. U would hope they wouldn't but I have seen guys do it! Mind you it was a 350 owner but still should've been using premium. Should probably also say it was march and he was driving his Z salt encrusted.....

Cafiax · 09-11-2011, 03:36 AM

wow some people do not know how to take care of their Z LOL. O crap you just reminded me o.o snow season is coming up! damnit.. going to have to find a new DD :S

LMBmikeZ · 09-11-2011, 08:55 AM

Yep. Time to get a beater! Or in my case put the beater back on the road(just got to switch insurance for the 2 vehicles). Only good part about winter is my monthly payments are cheaper cause the Z is on fire and theft. Then I can use the extra money for more mods and other fun times lol...... Saves me close to $120 a month! Not to mention the gas I save from not going on my weekend cruises. Lol don't do cruises in a rusted pathfinder.

Z eliminator · 09-11-2011, 01:47 PM

petro canada 94 1.51 L = $ 6.88 gal 113.52 to fill it

Or 5.73 for a US gal .

Z

6MT · 09-11-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Z eliminator

petro canada 94 1.51 L = $ 6.88 gal 113.52 to fill it

Or 5.73 for a US gal .

Z

Cool... time to move west!

LMBmikeZ · 09-11-2011, 02:38 PM

Damn! I am just running the shell 91 and payed $1.44/L yesterday......Which has been around average for me with this years prices!

09-09-2011, 06:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cafiax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada - Richmond Posts: 291 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PW A7 Rep Power: 15	Lower mainland gas prices Hey vancouver/richmond area Z owners. How are you guys coping with the crazy gas prices nowadays. Today my Z had only 2 dots left and decided to check out the gas on my way home from school. Turns out the chevron i went to was charging 1.54/L o.o. I know a couple of you guys are from this region. What are you guys doing to deal with this? i never wanted to go to non top tier gas retailers but this is just getting outrageous. my DD driver recently started to die (Honda Civic 2000 w/ 320000km) so I have been using the Z as a means of transportation to school and work. Any advice on what to do? I'm stumped

09-09-2011, 09:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	I herd here in Ontario by christmas regular could be close to $2.00/L!!! Like wtf is that, is all I can say! At least we are not poor. You gotta think about the other people to though that can't even afford the gas in their older 4 cylinder econo box(some call them beaters)! This is getting reducilous and it's only cause by the greedy oil company owners BS IMO! __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

09-10-2011, 08:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Oh well.... here in Red-Neck Heaven, we're paying $1.06/L for regular and $1.16/L for premium. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

09-10-2011, 02:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	Damn that's way cheaper! My area close to $1.50/L premium...... __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

09-10-2011, 03:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	Lol. U would hope they wouldn't but I have seen guys do it! Mind you it was a 350 owner but still should've been using premium. Should probably also say it was march and he was driving his Z salt encrusted..... __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON Last edited by LMBmikeZ; 09-10-2011 at 03:22 PM.

09-09-2011, 07:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
nismo 1234 Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada BC Posts: 501 Drives: 10 370z M6 40th Rep Power: 16	i fill up when prices are extremely low.. other then that there isnt much you can do. you can drive super slow and lay off the gas, but then its no fun. But prices these days are very weird. they change a lot throughout the day. Also, a gas station few blocks away might have different prices. i started noticing that about 2 weeks ago.

09-09-2011, 07:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cafiax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada - Richmond Posts: 291 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PW A7 Rep Power: 15	So true. if we wanted to drive like a yaris we would have bought a yaris. hehehe you guys think its going to continue going up? Regular is close to breaking $1.40/L. I've never seen gas this expensive before.

09-11-2011, 03:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
Cafiax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada - Richmond Posts: 291 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PW A7 Rep Power: 15	wow some people do not know how to take care of their Z LOL. O crap you just reminded me o.o snow season is coming up! damnit.. going to have to find a new DD :S

09-11-2011, 08:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	Yep. Time to get a beater! Or in my case put the beater back on the road(just got to switch insurance for the 2 vehicles). Only good part about winter is my monthly payments are cheaper cause the Z is on fire and theft. Then I can use the extra money for more mods and other fun times lol...... Saves me close to $120 a month! Not to mention the gas I save from not going on my weekend cruises. Lol don't do cruises in a rusted pathfinder. __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

09-11-2011, 01:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,659 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 19	petro canada 94 1.51 L = $ 6.88 gal 113.52 to fill it Or 5.73 for a US gal . Z __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

09-11-2011, 02:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	Damn! I am just running the shell 91 and payed $1.44/L yesterday......Which has been around average for me with this years prices! __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

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