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12-08-2011, 08:52 AM
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Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: nj
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No Prius. And Now No Diesel
If you want a diesel option for your Yaris...well...forget it! Dieself fuel in NJ is going for $3.69 a gallon and gas can be had for $2.99.'
So the diesel option doesnt save you any money just like a Prius doesnt save you any money (over a Yaris) That 70 cent premium for diesel in effect cancels any mileage benefit. That along with the added cost of buying the diesel option makes it cost MORE (far more) money to own than a gas engine. So if you want to save money its time to cancel the diesel wish. Instead wish for the 1 liter gas engine! |
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12-08-2011, 09:57 AM
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My Face Is Ridiculous
Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Scott, LA
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Personally I think the Yaris already has outstanding mileage. Maybe not compared to a 3-cylinder Geo Metro from 1992...but compared to most things of the last decade it's really good. Of course my last two cars got 12 & 19mpgs (city) respectively so in comparison this little Yaris is a super-econo-car.
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12-08-2011, 10:31 AM
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Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008
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Ive heard the 1 liter engine doesnt get all that much more than the 1.5 liter. But every bit helps!
My Yaris got 42-44 mpg on vacation this summer at ~60 mph. Automatic too. |
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12-08-2011, 11:43 AM
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lol that's funny cause here in CT gas is 80-90 cents more per gallon. It ALMOST makes me want to drive down and waste 1 1/2 gallons and fill up then go home and maybe save money that way LOL.
funny story: I filled my own tank near mitsuwa in edgewater, nj and i got the strangest looks from EVERYONE...then i remembered its illegal to fill your own tank 20min later.. |
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12-08-2011, 12:14 PM
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My Face Is Ridiculous
Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Scott, LA
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wow....I can't even remember the last time I saw a full-service gas station around here. in fact I think I've seen one, in my entire life.
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12-08-2011, 12:33 PM
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Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: nj
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All NJ is full service by law. Something about its too dangerous for us to pump our own gas.At $2.99 for a gallon of regular also some of the cheapest in the country.
Go figure that one out. |
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12-08-2011, 12:46 PM
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My Face Is Ridiculous
Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Scott, LA
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yeah....we pump the oil, texas refines it....and New Jersey gets cheap gas......
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12-08-2011, 01:05 PM
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Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008
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When you figure out why gas is cheaper where they have to pay someone to pump it for you, you can start on this one:
Diesel fuel is taxed over the road tax and home heating oil (the same thing) isnt taxed. Diesel fuel in NJ...$3.69/gallon Home Heating Oil " ...$4.35/gallon |
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12-08-2011, 01:58 PM
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Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006
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Diesel has more torque. lol.
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12-08-2011, 02:34 PM
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My Face Is Ridiculous
Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Scott, LA
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12-08-2011, 07:51 PM
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it isn't the only place, a few towns around here make it illegal to pump your own gas, and they also have the least expensive gas in the state.
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12-08-2011, 11:39 PM
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My Face Is Ridiculous
Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Scott, LA
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we get cheap booze and cigarettes but expensive fuel and car insurance. personally I'd rather if it were the other way around, I no longer smoke and I can afford pricey alcohol.
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12-09-2011, 06:57 AM
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Drives: 09 3dr LB MT Join Date: Aug 2009
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  Love the torque of the diesels. The sound of the turbo spooling. Not to mention that, on average , the engines tend to last a lot longer over the years and miles (trini_per4mance might be the exception to that, but his were done in 5 years, whereas I'm talking 10+).
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12-09-2011, 11:18 AM
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My Face Is Ridiculous
Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Scott, LA
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that is the one thing I give diesel props on, they last practically forever. being a true petrol-head though I just can't get past the funky noise. gasolline engines just sound better :D
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12-10-2011, 09:38 AM
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Drives: '08 LB, '07 WRX Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: midwest
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move to Illinois! Its great! We have crooked politicians AND high prices. on EVERYTHING!
gas, diesel, smokes, booze, etc. |
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12-10-2011, 09:42 AM
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My Face Is Ridiculous
Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Scott, LA
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haha.
no lack of crooked politicians here. i just wish we could trade drive-through liquor for lower insurance rates. we have the highest auto insurance rates in the country. |
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12-12-2011, 09:40 AM
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Drives: mustang Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: america
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My Yaris got 42-44 mpg on vacation this summer at ~60 mph.
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