Save $$ on gas for your S2000
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I just joined a thing called Carclub...it is $6 a month, but you get a Credit Card you can use to buy $200 gas account for $180 (refill it as often as you like) - this is a 10% savings, less the monthly fee - it also gets you discounts at JC Whitney, up to $500 deductible reimbursement for collisions, mapping services, emergency technical help and "I'm Lost" assistance (no towing or AAA services though)
Just an idea if the $1.50 gas is freaking you out, and having to buy Ultimate (91+ Octane) all the time HURTS! You can use this at ANY gas station, but only on gas purchases (not snacks and such)...works like a Mater Card or Visa
http://www.carclub.com
Just an idea if the $1.50 gas is freaking you out, and having to buy Ultimate (91+ Octane) all the time HURTS! You can use this at ANY gas station, but only on gas purchases (not snacks and such)...works like a Mater Card or Visa
http://www.carclub.com
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I especially like a couple of their Terms and Conditions:
"You may be able to use your Debit Card to:
To obtain cash from participating financial institutions (over-the-counter transactions). The maximum daily withdrawal limit is $5.00.
Perform transactions listed below on automated teller machines, if available (ATM). The maximum daily withdrawal limit is $5.00."
Wow! That'll be so handy if you're ever out of cash and are desperate for a cup of coffee. (Too bad you won't be able to afford a doughnut. )
....or you could give the card to your wife, and tell her to go on a shopping spree!
"You may be able to use your Debit Card to:
To obtain cash from participating financial institutions (over-the-counter transactions). The maximum daily withdrawal limit is $5.00.
Perform transactions listed below on automated teller machines, if available (ATM). The maximum daily withdrawal limit is $5.00."
Wow! That'll be so handy if you're ever out of cash and are desperate for a cup of coffee. (Too bad you won't be able to afford a doughnut. )
....or you could give the card to your wife, and tell her to go on a shopping spree!
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Let's see, I spend about $60/mo. on gas. That means I would save $6, so with the $6 fee I break even. What a deal!. Remends me of an ad I heard yesterday on the radio. Some outfit lets you pay your income tax bill with a credit card and receive frequest flyer miles. Seems all it costs you is a "one time convenience fee of 2.5%". Since air miles are usually worth about 1.5 cents/mile, you only lose 1%!
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Speaking of gasoline, have the prices jumped recently in other areas of the country? I don't mean a few cents here and there, but like 20 cents in a few days, at the same station. Monday I paid $1.58 for premium, on Wednesday it jumped to $1.68, and the next day it was $1.78. (Amoco, north suburbs, Chicago.) Is this just the beginning on its way to $2.50 during the peak summer driving season?? Just my observation.
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$60 a month in gas - sheesh! I was wish all my cars could eat for that little...I only work 4 miles from my house, but I get out enough to spend closer to $150 a month in gas. Regardless, looks like simple math shows it would benefit only those interested in the deductible coverage, the tech help, and who spend a little more on gasoline =)
Never noticed the cash advance thing - $5...hehe
Gas here is $1.42/gal 93 Ultimate as Amoco...now, the rest of Virginia is a little higher, I believe!
Never noticed the cash advance thing - $5...hehe
Gas here is $1.42/gal 93 Ultimate as Amoco...now, the rest of Virginia is a little higher, I believe!
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S2SaV - I thought we had it bad down here (LA county) until I came across your post. Prices I've see around town $1.80 for 92.
mister_two - wouldn't suggest trying, probably wouldn't notice anything for a while, but by the time you do - too late.
andrewewing - $60/mo - I drop that much everytime I fill up my burb (3+ times/mo).
mister_two - wouldn't suggest trying, probably wouldn't notice anything for a while, but by the time you do - too late.
andrewewing - $60/mo - I drop that much everytime I fill up my burb (3+ times/mo).