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Re: [GMCnet] Gas Prices- At What Point Do You Park It? [message #116340 is a reply to message #116338]

Thu, 24 February 2011 09:45

gmcrv1

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Phil,

That is a good question. For myself, I haven't driven mine since I brought
it home last year. Just trying to be sure it is reasonably road worthy and
comfortable to inhabit.

For some, the prices of fuel may not change their plans. For others, myself
included will mean attending rallies closer to home or more local touring,
which for me is easy as I have only lived in the area for eight years and
haven't done much local touring.

I'm originally from New Jersey and return twice a year. I usually drive and
I average 22 mpg. At 2,100 miles (round trip) the fuel cost at $3 per
gallon is right around $300. Last trip earlier this month, I bought round
trip airfare for $164. Rented a car for a week at $160. Cost $324. Saved
four days of driving and meals and two nights in a hotel.

Why drive 550 miles a day?

That same trip in the GMC - assuming 9 mpg and $3 per gallon = $700. At $4
per gallon = $933. $5 = PRICELESS or $1167.

An alternative way to use the coach is to follow Rob Mueller's lead and drop
the GMC somewhere. Fly in and go. I have a good friend in western North
Carolina who grows truffles on his farm. I could base the GMC there and
harass the Eastern States members - heck I could join them if they would
have me! NC is close to a lot of good GMCers and Bean Station.

Just what I'm thinking - subject to change without notice. Results may
vary.

*Happy Motoring!*

Tom Eckert N2VWN
73 Glacier
Oakland, TN

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 9:16 AM, Phil Swanson <woodyman1@sbcglobal.net>wrote:

>
>
> It is no secret that gas prices are headed for new levels, well above $4 a
> gallon, maybe $5 by summer. Just curious when folks are going to park it
> and at what level. Will you drive your coach at $5 a gallon or more? How
> about long trips to rallies at over $5 a gallon? My cross country summer
> trips are probably put on hold for a while. How do you feel and at what
> level do you park it? At $6 a gallon, mine will become a storage pod, only
> to be started once in a while. What is your limit?
>
> Phil Swanson
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		Gas Prices- At What Point Do You Park It? By: philipswanson on Thu, 24 February 2011 09:16
		Re: Gas Prices- At What Point Do You Park It? By: Dennis S on Thu, 24 February 2011 09:26
		Re: [GMCnet] Gas Prices- At What Point Do You Park It? By: gmcrv1 on Thu, 24 February 2011 09:45
		Re: Gas Prices- At What Point Do You Park It? By: gordh1 on Thu, 24 February 2011 10:03
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		Re: [GMCnet] Gas Prices- At What Point Do You Park It? By: USAussie on Thu, 24 February 2011 17:46
		Re: [GMCnet] Gas Prices- At What Point Do You Park It? By: Craig Lechowicz on Thu, 24 February 2011 18:28
		Re: [GMCnet] Gas Prices- At What Point Do You Park It? By: gordh1 on Thu, 24 February 2011 18:31
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