Ripped off at the pump ?

[DevilGirl]

Originally Posted by edmscan

That is one thing I have noticed from YW, the commutes for many people in the US is very far. The most you would see in the city I live in is about 40 KM (24 miles) and that would be going from one edge of the city to the other edge.

Realistically that wouldn't happen anyways as we have a ring road that goes around the city which would cut down the mileage substantially.

I think I would really hate such a long commute .. but that's just me.

Havn't been to Canada in years, and I honestly don't remember much of it from that one visit, but I know in my area, depending on what you do for a living, there may not be a job locally for you (especially in this economy).

So why not move to where the job is? That would mean I'd have to live in a very large city (such as Philadelphia, where I work). Some people are just not cut out for city living (I know I'm not. I actually like trees and grass and nature).

So move closer to, but not inside the city? The cost of housing is actually a lot higher just outside the city. Yes there would be nature, but there was also be a high cost to live there.

I have found it is actually cheaper for me to live farther away from work (75mile drive) and commute than to live closer to the job.

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

At least you don't have to get gas in New York or Connecticut. I have occasionally waited until crossing the border into PA to get gas.....not wanting to pay NY or CT prices and not wanting to deal with the 'unlawful to pump your own gas' scenario in NJ (which, as much as I love New Jersey, drives me nuts).

This is true. Jersey does have lower prices (which I really like), but they insist upon pumping the gas for you. So it always screws up my numbers since I always stop at the first click, and, in my experience, they always push it to just before overflowing.

As for NY or CT prices, I'll avoid those at all costs as well. I have family still living on the east end of Long Island (the extreme end). Thankfully I can make it there and back on 1 tank of gas (depending on traffic through NYC). Their prices out where my family is, is a consistant $1 to $1.50 higher than here at home.

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by DevilGirl

This is true. Jersey does have lower prices (which I really like), but they insist upon pumping the gas for you. So it always screws up my numbers since I always stop at the first click, and, in my experience, they always push it to just before overflowing.

I live in NJ and feel your "cant pump my own gas here pain".

I tell the attendent "Fill it and the dealer says not to fill it past the first click. I have a credit card."

That works for me.

If I had the option of buying gas where its cheaper than where I live thats what I would do.

If everyone who lives in NY CT etc bought gas in NJ (where its cheaper) NY and CT would have to charge what NJ does.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by bronsin

I live in NJ and feel your "cant pump my own gas here pain".

I tell the attendent "Fill it and the dealer says not to fill it past the first click. I have a credit card."

That works for me.

If I had the option of buying gas where its cheaper than where I live thats what I would do.

If everyone who lives in NY CT etc bought gas in NJ (where its cheaper) NY and CT would have to charge what NJ does.

Geographically, it would only make sense for people in Rockland County, NY (Suffern, The Nyacks, Spring Valley, etc). People in Westchester County and people in CT would have to pay the toll on the Tappan Zee and that would negate much of the savings. In your area, I don't know how that would work as I've never purchased gas in Delaware or Philly....but I imagine that New Jersey has the cheapest gas in the NE section of the U.S.

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

Geographically, it would only make sense for people in Rockland County, NY (Suffern, The Nyacks, Spring Valley, etc). People in Westchester County and people in CT would have to pay the toll on the Tappan Zee and that would negate much of the savings. In your area, I don't know how that would work as I've never purchased gas in Delaware or Philly....but I imagine that New Jersey has the cheapest gas in the NE section of the U.S.

Well if your commute takes you on a regular basis into the Swamps of Jersey dont let the attendent scare you off!

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by bronsin

Well if your commute takes you on a regular basis into the Swamps of Jersey dont let the attendent scare you off!

LOL. In 2009 I pulled into a gas station on RT 206 in Bedminster just West of I-287. I could see the attendant in the booth an HE WAS ASLEEP STANDING UP! I didn't want to drive up and rap on the window to wake him up because I didn't want him to get scared and I think I might be doing something other than trying to get his attention. I pulled up to the nearest pump, which happened to be the farthest away from the booth. I started filling the tank of my Yaris and about two thirds of the way through I heard the sound of shoes fast approaching me from behind. The parents of my best friend growing up in California live nearby, so I know it is a safe area. I turned around and it was the attendant.......to take over finishing the fill up.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by DevilGirl

Havn't been to Canada in years, and I honestly don't remember much of it from that one visit, but I know in my area, depending on what you do for a living, there may not be a job locally for you (especially in this economy).

So why not move to where the job is? That would mean I'd have to live in a very large city (such as Philadelphia, where I work). Some people are just not cut out for city living (I know I'm not. I actually like trees and grass and nature).

So move closer to, but not inside the city? The cost of housing is actually a lot higher just outside the city. Yes there would be nature, but there was also be a high cost to live there.

I have found it is actually cheaper for me to live farther away from work (75mile drive) and commute than to live closer to the job.




This is true. Jersey does have lower prices (which I really like), but they insist upon pumping the gas for you. So it always screws up my numbers since I always stop at the first click, and, in my experience, they always push it to just before overflowing.

As for NY or CT prices, I'll avoid those at all costs as well. I have family still living on the east end of Long Island (the extreme end). Thankfully I can make it there and back on 1 tank of gas (depending on traffic through NYC). Their prices out where my family is, is a consistant $1 to $1.50 higher than here at home.

Great info re gas prices at the east end of Long Island! (Avoid!) I'm planning to include North Fork and Montauk on my upcoming trip. I once asked someone in Oregon why the no pump law was enacted in the first place. He said the state feared that the unemployment rate would increase to a higher than desired level if they didn't enact the law. IMHO the no pump law is one of the dumbest laws enacted within any state and only New Jersey and Oregon have seen fit to codify this policy into law.

IMO, the area where you live is seeing growth because other logical people are coming to the same conclusion you did.