Gas prices hit the roof... I'm furious!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Edmond · 07-21-2005, 03:37 PM

Gas prices in The Netherlands must be the highest in the world.
Today the oil company increased the price again. (For the 72nd time this year!!)
A gallon of regular gas now costs $ 6.36

So in two weeks, when I'm on holiday in the US and you see a man
with a big smile filling up his rental 4x4 it's a good change that's me.

Cya,
Edmond

Alexis · 07-21-2005, 03:41 PM

I think it's time to get a horse. If it snows, then pull out the slay.

jtminton · 07-21-2005, 03:59 PM

Wow. It would cost me almost $20 a day in gas to drive to work. Maybe that $2.18 I paid this morning ain't half bad. . .

tomatocity · 07-21-2005, 04:01 PM

$6.36 Ouch! I will try smiling next time I fill up.

Where are going to be in the USA while on vacation? California is having great weather and the lakes and rivers are full. Contact us if you are in the area.

Edmond · 07-21-2005, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tomatocity

$6.36 Ouch! I will try smiling next time I fill up.

Where are going to be in the USA while on vacation? California is having great weather and the lakes and rivers are full. Contact us if you are in the area.

Me and my girlfriend are going to California, Nevada, Arizona, Missourri and New York.

We start in San Francisco, and than to Reno (HAN), Yosemite, Death Valley,
Las Vegas, Kingman, Grand Canyon, Phoenix, San Diego, Los Angeles,
Amazonia (Hello Kevin

) and last, but not least New York.

Can't wait to go to Reno and go to the Hot August Nights.
I hope we can meet some board members during HAN.
And we are staying at Kevin's place. He's been a great help with
obtaining parts for our Longhorn.

Cya,
Edmond

mocwon · 07-21-2005, 04:30 PM

Yeah, and take a look at this profits the oil companies are ringing up. I know oil's the major cost factor in gasoline but the oil companies are just plain raping us now or their profits would have remained steady rather than skyrocketing as they have.

phanatic32212 · 07-21-2005, 04:36 PM

San Diego is perfect right now. It's a little warmer than it has been but I can't complain about 80 degree weather almost year round. Give us a holler when you come through.

mtdave2 · 07-21-2005, 04:41 PM

yep, we americans still have it good. i try to tell the poeple i work with about how we have cheap gas, they just look at me like im nuts

Edmond · 07-21-2005, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mocwon

Yeah, and take a look at this profits the oil companies are ringing up. I know oil's the major cost factor in gasoline but the oil companies are just plain raping us now or their profits would have remained steady rather than skyrocketing as they have.

In the Netherlands almost 75% of the gasoline price goes to the goverment.
So you'll never hear them complain about the increase of the price...

@ phanatic32212
We'll be arriving in San Diego on August the 18th, and leave for LA on the 20th.
So If you know of any truck/car related places to be please let me know.

Cya,
Edmond

68 50th · 07-21-2005, 05:01 PM

We are around $ 6 for a gallon in Sweden too

and the big block is like 8-10 miles per gallon

Edmond · 07-21-2005, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 50th

We are around $ 6 for a gallon in Sweden too

and the big block is like 8-10 miles per gallon

Yep, you know how I feel....
At this rate I have to start saving if I ever want to take the truck to Sweden
for the 30th Power Big Meet in 2007

Cya,
Edmond

bowtie · 07-21-2005, 05:26 PM

the price of premium in our area is approx. $1.05 @ litre, which converts to $3.99 Canadian @ US gallon. This means that we pay 3.27 USD a gallon, so compared to the Netherlands we're not doing to bad. It gives a whole new meaning to "Sunday driving".

purple gas · 07-21-2005, 05:40 PM

I filled my work van up today 106.5 litres was $ 103.00 . Good thing I only burn 3 tanks a week. The real amazing thing is it's a 100 litre tank. Do you think I was pushing my luck?

tomatocity · 07-21-2005, 07:15 PM

We'll be arriving in San Diego on August the 18th, and leave for LA on the 20th. So If you know of any truck/car related places to be please let me know.

There is more to do in San Diego than look at car/truck stuff. You gotta spend a morning/afternoon on a beach and have dinner somewhere you can watch the sunset or the Pacific Ocean. Make sure you see the Gaslight area and Old Town San Diego, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, http://www.hometownfreepress.com/SanDiego/Calendar/ , it is a city you need a car to get around.
But if you want to see automotive stuff I am sure the So*Cal members can direct you to the right place. San Diego is a great city.

I will be at HAN and the BBQ on Saturday night.

krue · 07-21-2005, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by purple gas

I filled my work van up today 106.5 litres was $ 103.00 . Good thing I only burn 3 tanks a week. The real amazing thing is it's a 100 litre tank. Do you think I was pushing my luck?

Either that, or the gas station is cheating you.

Tim240Z · 07-21-2005, 09:19 PM

When in LA, there is the Peterson Automotive museum, which is pretty cool.

http://www.petersen.org/

There are always a bunch of car show in the area. If you are interested I can type up a schedule.....

jhwkns · 07-21-2005, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Edmond

So in two weeks, when I'm on holiday in the US and you see a man
with a big smile filling up his rental 4x4 it's a good change that's me.

When you come through Vegas you can fill up my truck too. It'll be fun for both of us... J/Kidding

It sounds like you have a great vacation planned.. enjoy..

rwgregory · 07-21-2005, 10:21 PM

Here are 2 neat car/truck places in San Diego. Visit the Corvette Diner in Hillcrest. It
is modeled after an authentic '50's diner and even has a real,live vintage Vette in the
middle of the restaurant. Food is excellent, and the bar is great!! Also in Jamul,(in San
Diego's east county), visit Simpson's Nursery. This is a working nursery, but all of the
nursery's trucks are restored classics. They also have a museum of classic vehicles on
the grounds.
Hope you have a great time in the USA,
rwgregory

chip46wis · 07-22-2005, 12:52 AM

I ***** as much as anyone about the gas price (maybe more) but tonight I was at the local Kwik trip and the mother daughter in front of me bought gas and 4 small bottles of of water $20 for gas and $7.60 for the water---maybe my math is a little off but the water figures out to over $15.00 per gallon--HHHHMMMMM

*Tanker350* · 07-22-2005, 01:38 AM

I thought mine was pretty bad at $2.67 a Gallon. But compared to yours, I can live with it...

rwgregory · 07-22-2005, 03:12 AM

Edmond, you may want to think twice about visiting Death Valley. Earlier this week
the temperature was 126 farenheit. The best time to visit there is in the winter.
When you get to San Diego, feel free to give me a call. My number is in the telephone
book.

smokekiki · 07-22-2005, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mtdave2

yep, we americans still have it good. i try to tell the poeple i work with about how we have cheap gas, they just look at me like im nuts

Our gas is not paying for social services like other countries are.You have to compare apples to apples.Take away the 75% tax,and the prices equal out.We Americans pay for health care and social programs threw work,not gas.

Edmond · 07-22-2005, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by smokekiki

Our gas is not paying for social services like other countries are.You have to compare apples to apples.Take away the 75% tax,and the prices equal out.We Americans pay for health care and social programs threw work,not gas.

I wish that was true.... But it's not. I have to pay for health care and social programs too.
And that's all coming out of my paycheck.
About 40% of my pay goes to the Tax.
On top of the fuelprice we have to pay RoadTax. The heavier the car, the more tax.

Within a few years they want us to pay for every driven mile. The more you drive, the more you pay.

Cya,
Edmond

68 50th · 07-22-2005, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edmond

Within a few years they want us to pay for every driven mile. The more you drive, the more you pay.

Cya,
Edmond

As if we already didn´t with all that tax included in the gas price

smokekiki · 07-22-2005, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edmond

I wish that was true.... But it's not. I have to pay for health care and social programs too.
And that's all coming out of my paycheck.
About 40% of my pay goes to the Tax.
On top of the fuelprice we have to pay RoadTax. The heavier the car, the more tax.

Within a few years they want us to pay for every driven mile. The more you drive, the more you pay.

Cya,
Edmond

Jean Baptiste Colbert, once said, "The art of taxation consists in so plucking the goose as to obtain the largest possible amount of feathers with the smallest possible amount of hissing." Looks like Your people need to do a little more hissing....of course it is not doing much good here.

07-21-2005, 03:37 PM	#1
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	Gas prices hit the roof... I'm furious!!! Gas prices in The Netherlands must be the highest in the world. Today the oil company increased the price again. (For the 72nd time this year!!) A gallon of regular gas now costs $ 6.36 So in two weeks, when I'm on holiday in the US and you see a man with a big smile filling up his rental 4x4 it's a good change that's me. Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands Last edited by Edmond; 07-21-2005 at 03:38 PM.

07-21-2005, 03:41 PM	#2
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	I think it's time to get a horse. If it snows, then pull out the slay. Last edited by Alexis; 07-21-2005 at 03:42 PM.

07-21-2005, 03:59 PM	#3
jtminton II Timothy 4:2 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 361	Wow. It would cost me almost $20 a day in gas to drive to work. Maybe that $2.18 I paid this morning ain't half bad. . . __________________ 72 C-20 2WD LWB Custom Camper Deluxe 350 4 Speed "Project Lazarus" MY TRUE PRIDE AND JOY "Dangit, Bobby, people will see that oil stain and think I'm a drunk."

07-21-2005, 04:01 PM	#4
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	$6.36 Ouch! I will try smiling next time I fill up. Where are going to be in the USA while on vacation? California is having great weather and the lakes and rivers are full. Contact us if you are in the area. __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

07-21-2005, 04:30 PM	#6
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Yeah, and take a look at this profits the oil companies are ringing up. I know oil's the major cost factor in gasoline but the oil companies are just plain raping us now or their profits would have remained steady rather than skyrocketing as they have. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

07-21-2005, 04:36 PM	#7
phanatic32212 It's Done When It Runs!! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL (Orange Park) Posts: 220	San Diego is perfect right now. It's a little warmer than it has been but I can't complain about 80 degree weather almost year round. Give us a holler when you come through. __________________ Or Give Me DEATH

07-21-2005, 04:41 PM	#8
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	yep, we americans still have it good. i try to tell the poeple i work with about how we have cheap gas, they just look at me like im nuts __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

07-21-2005, 05:01 PM	#10
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	We are around $ 6 for a gallon in Sweden too and the big block is like 8-10 miles per gallon __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

07-21-2005, 05:26 PM	#12
bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 1,050	the price of premium in our area is approx. $1.05 @ litre, which converts to $3.99 Canadian @ US gallon. This means that we pay 3.27 USD a gallon, so compared to the Netherlands we're not doing to bad. It gives a whole new meaning to "Sunday driving". __________________ ~70 GMCprostreet swb 396/700r NOS 575 hp "the Brick" ~72 chev swb w/68 front clip "GM Millenium corvette yellow" I use and accept Paypal

07-21-2005, 05:40 PM	#13
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	I filled my work van up today 106.5 litres was $ 103.00 . Good thing I only burn 3 tanks a week. The real amazing thing is it's a 100 litre tank. Do you think I was pushing my luck? __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

07-21-2005, 07:15 PM	#14
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	We'll be arriving in San Diego on August the 18th, and leave for LA on the 20th. So If you know of any truck/car related places to be please let me know. There is more to do in San Diego than look at car/truck stuff. You gotta spend a morning/afternoon on a beach and have dinner somewhere you can watch the sunset or the Pacific Ocean. Make sure you see the Gaslight area and Old Town San Diego, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, http://www.hometownfreepress.com/SanDiego/Calendar/ , it is a city you need a car to get around. But if you want to see automotive stuff I am sure the So*Cal members can direct you to the right place. San Diego is a great city. I will be at HAN and the BBQ on Saturday night. __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

07-21-2005, 09:19 PM	#16
Tim240Z Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LAX area, So Cal Posts: 499	When in LA, there is the Peterson Automotive museum, which is pretty cool. http://www.petersen.org/ There are always a bunch of car show in the area. If you are interested I can type up a schedule..... __________________ 1972 Suburban C20 454/TH700R4, eaton-corporate 4.10 (looking for 3.7) Sold: 71 Cheyenne 20 Installed a 99 5.7L L31/4L60E from Suburban 1500 (2005)

07-21-2005, 10:21 PM	#18
rwgregory Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chula Vista, California Posts: 495	Here are 2 neat car/truck places in San Diego. Visit the Corvette Diner in Hillcrest. It is modeled after an authentic '50's diner and even has a real,live vintage Vette in the middle of the restaurant. Food is excellent, and the bar is great!! Also in Jamul,(in San Diego's east county), visit Simpson's Nursery. This is a working nursery, but all of the nursery's trucks are restored classics. They also have a museum of classic vehicles on the grounds. Hope you have a great time in the USA, rwgregory __________________ rwgregory 67 GMC 2500 ,2w/d wide box 305 V-6, 4-speed

07-22-2005, 12:52 AM	#19
chip46wis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,317	I ***** as much as anyone about the gas price (maybe more) but tonight I was at the local Kwik trip and the mother daughter in front of me bought gas and 4 small bottles of of water $20 for gas and $7.60 for the water---maybe my math is a little off but the water figures out to over $15.00 per gallon--HHHHMMMMM

07-22-2005, 01:38 AM	#20
Tanker350 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palm Desert, Ca Posts: 410	I thought mine was pretty bad at $2.67 a Gallon. But compared to yours, I can live with it...



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07-22-2005, 03:12 AM	#21
rwgregory Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chula Vista, California Posts: 495	Edmond, you may want to think twice about visiting Death Valley. Earlier this week the temperature was 126 farenheit. The best time to visit there is in the winter. When you get to San Diego, feel free to give me a call. My number is in the telephone book. __________________ rwgregory 67 GMC 2500 ,2w/d wide box 305 V-6, 4-speed

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