The real cost of SS gas mileage. - Page 2

Staves · 02-25-2021, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bumbleboy92

Finally, someone that takes logs.

Here are my logs, definitely missing some pieces in the entries and only started including the price paid around 8 months ago. Row 2 is averages and further right are some numbers I put on for lols

Probably gonna make add another 'total' row for when my 93 octane records start coming in, maybe even another column for octane.

Also I have a v6 but I like showing my sheet when I can lol

Oh my Lord. FYI, I don't keep any logs. I only keep receipts for maintenance in the SS folder.

Aragorn · 02-25-2021, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Staves

Been working from home for the last 6yrs. Drive my SS around 5-7K/mi per year. Gas prices spiked right now, and premium at $4/gallon in some places near me (regular .30 less).

Driving a 40mpg avg car vs a 16mpg car comes to $1102/yr. That's $91/mo extra to drive an SS vs something entirely gutless. 8K mi yr/would be $105/mo more.

So if you don't drive tons of miles the surcharge to drive a beast like an SS, does not cost that much.

I read the first post and immediately knew where it would lead!

Staves , good info, thanks for sharing!

Staves · 02-25-2021, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

I live in San Diego and actually miss Northern Illinois / Southern Wisconsin (lived in the NW Burbs of Chicago for over 40 years)... About the only good thing here is I can drive my SS year round... The bad things are far too many to list... When I retire, I'm outta Kalifornia...

I grew up on the east coast. Moved to San Diego 15yrs ago. Plenty I don’t like about San Diego. I’m here for one reason: the weather. Also live in a great area, and my condo is almost paid off.

I’ll never go back to a cold climate. It’s totally depressing to me.

Bumbleboy92 · 02-25-2021, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Staves

Oh my Lord. FYI, I keep any logs. I only keep receipts for maintenance in the SS folder.

I keep maintenance receipts, for fuel receipts though, I solely fill up with Shell and with the app I get $0.15 a week for gas and just uncheck the option to print receipt since they email me the receipt anyways

Staves · 02-25-2021, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Aragorn

I read the first post and immediately knew where it would lead!

Staves , good info, thanks for sharing!

LOL. I know. Funny that most people that feel the need to go out of their way to sh!t on CA are so much angrier than those of us that actually live here.
If I had to stare at my car in the garage for the last 4 months, I'd be frustrated too. Time for them to vape some sativa.

2SS Capt · 02-25-2021, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Staves

I grew up on the east coast. Moved to San Diego 15yrs ago. Plenty I don’t like about San Diego. I’m here for one reason: the weather. Also live in a great area, and my condo is almost paid off.

I’ll never go back to a cold climate. It’s totally depressing to me.

I live in a great area also and my house is paid off, but I'm still leaving... I won't go back to "Chicago Cold" but I need seasons and some green...

Staves · 02-25-2021, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

I live in a great area also and my house is paid off, but I'm still leaving... I won't go back to "Chicago Cold" but I need seasons and some green...

Yes some like the change of seasons. I only liked it when it was spring and summer.

2SS Capt · 02-25-2021, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Staves

Yes some like the change of seasons. I only liked it when it was spring and summer.

I really miss Fall and I didn't mind early winter (Nov-Dec 31), I could do without Jan & Feb in Chicago... Where are you from originally? Where in SD do you live?

redcoats1976 · 02-25-2021, 08:54 PM

off to the beach for me tomorrow,supposed to be around 77 here at the coast.120 mile round trip,but i can afford the gas since i drive an RS.

FarmerFran · 02-25-2021, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Staves

Been working from home for the last 6yrs. Drive my SS around 5-7K/mi per year. Gas prices spiked right now, and premium at $4/gallon in some places near me (regular .30 less).

Driving a 40mpg avg car vs a 16mpg car comes to $1102/yr. That's $91/mo extra to drive an SS vs something entirely gutless. 8K mi yr/would be $105/mo more.

So if you don't drive tons of miles the surcharge to drive a beast like an SS, does not cost that much.

This is a simple fact that you live in the PROC, and is half the damn problem

Staves · 02-25-2021, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

This is a simple fact that you live in the PROC, and is half the damn problem

The other half of the problem: WTF is PROC?

FarmerFran · 02-25-2021, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Staves

The other half of the problem: WTF is PROC?

Peoples Republic of California

Staves · 02-25-2021, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

I really miss Fall and I didn't mind early winter (Nov-Dec 31), I could do without Jan & Feb in Chicago... Where are you from originally? Where in SD do you live?

Grew up in MD and VA, about 30-40 minutes from DC. My Dad grew up in south side of Chicago. Was raised as a Bear fan. That was a rule, lol. Live in Carmel Valley, not far from Del Mar. Where are you?

2SS Capt · 02-25-2021, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Staves

Grew up in MD and VA, about 30-40 minutes from DC. Live in Carmel Valley, not far from Del Mar. Where are you?

I'm up in North County, near San Marcos...

02-25-2021, 08:54 PM	#23
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	off to the beach for me tomorrow,supposed to be around 77 here at the coast.120 mile round trip,but i can afford the gas since i drive an RS.

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