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JT

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Message Posted: Mar 14, 2004 12:06:25 PM

Would the price of fuel affect your choice when buying a new vehicle?
Yes
No
Somewhat

Post your thoughts about this poll below.
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PanhandleSam
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Message Posted: Sep 4, 2006 1:45:13 PM

yes boycott now
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twowheel
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Message Posted: Sep 4, 2006 1:42:18 PM

It is one consideration.
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jpflyer
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Message Posted: Aug 7, 2006 8:56:22 AM

yes
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Huntingdog
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Message Posted: Aug 7, 2006 8:51:40 AM

yes, definitely...
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Kypreos
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Message Posted: Aug 7, 2006 8:47:25 AM

Yes
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truckdude
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Message Posted: Aug 7, 2006 8:44:41 AM

Yes, somewhat
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twowheel
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Message Posted: Aug 5, 2006 1:42:37 PM

I think one would not be fair to themselves or their family if they did not give consideration to fuel prices and other operating costs when buying a vehicle.
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GreenLuminaAPV
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Message Posted: Aug 1, 2006 1:09:09 PM

it did cause i bought a new vehicle with only a 4 cylender to save gas...
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Blorp
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Message Posted: Aug 1, 2006 1:05:44 PM

If I were ready to buy, yes it would be a major consideration.
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twowheel
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Message Posted: Jul 18, 2006 2:56:47 PM

Yes, it is one of several considerations.
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truckdude
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Message Posted: Jul 7, 2006 9:05:34 AM

Yes
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throttle
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Message Posted: Jul 6, 2006 8:03:00 AM

how could it not?
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ChiefMonte
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Message Posted: Jun 30, 2006 12:36:20 PM

It would be a consideration
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twowheel
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Message Posted: Jun 28, 2006 10:26:36 AM

It would still be a factor.
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twowheel
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Message Posted: Jun 13, 2006 12:05:46 PM

It is certainly one factor amoung many.
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CornerGas40
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Message Posted: Jun 12, 2006 10:55:34 AM

yes, somewhat
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BenzineBoy
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Message Posted: Jun 12, 2006 10:47:57 AM

Obviously, but it is not a primary concern.
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Fits1
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Message Posted: Jun 8, 2006 9:09:38 PM

Yes
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milo
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Message Posted: Jun 8, 2006 9:42:15 AM

yes, without doubt
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truckdude
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Message Posted: Jun 8, 2006 9:15:43 AM

Yes
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throttle
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Message Posted: May 30, 2006 9:38:30 AM

of course
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PriceMonger
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Message Posted: May 26, 2006 11:01:17 AM

not really
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twowheel
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Message Posted: May 26, 2006 10:56:58 AM

Yes, it is a consideration.
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MetsBeliever
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Message Posted: May 21, 2006 4:48:46 AM

no
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Burner123
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Message Posted: May 20, 2006 7:54:42 PM

no
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twowheel
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Message Posted: May 20, 2006 12:31:54 PM

It is one consideration of many.
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CruizerGT
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Message Posted: May 16, 2006 7:15:18 AM

NO
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CaptainPicard
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Message Posted: May 15, 2006 7:28:42 PM

Yes
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twowheel
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Message Posted: May 15, 2006 3:08:01 PM

Yes, it is a factor.
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truckdude
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Message Posted: May 11, 2006 7:26:11 PM

Somewhat
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CaptainPicard
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Message Posted: May 10, 2006 6:57:10 AM

Yes. It already has.
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wizkids
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Message Posted: May 9, 2006 12:21:59 PM

Some what. Safety is prime.
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Angusman
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Message Posted: May 3, 2006 7:44:39 PM

yes
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azcarman
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Message Posted: May 1, 2006 8:21:45 AM

I by vehicles to meet my needs. Gas prices just cut into disposible income
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ChiefMonte
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Message Posted: May 1, 2006 7:56:56 AM

Possibly.
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Cat 140H
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Message Posted: May 1, 2006 7:22:35 AM

Yes
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BullDozer50
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Message Posted: May 1, 2006 7:20:51 AM

Most definitely
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twowheel
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Message Posted: Apr 14, 2006 12:59:08 PM

Yes.
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truckdude
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Message Posted: Apr 14, 2006 8:33:37 AM

Yes it would affect the decision, but would not be the only factor.
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twowheel
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Message Posted: Apr 1, 2006 1:43:08 PM

It must, I have not bought a V-8 in a long time.
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TMOwens
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Message Posted: Apr 1, 2006 11:23:53 AM

No
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knedwin
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Message Posted: Apr 1, 2006 7:28:25 AM

yes...
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knedwin
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Message Posted: Mar 28, 2006 11:16:11 AM

yes...
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CruizerGT
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Message Posted: Mar 21, 2006 7:15:06 AM

No
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cincindie
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Message Posted: Mar 21, 2006 7:04:53 AM

Probably not. I generally go with cars that have a good fuel economy regardless.
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Rick34202
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Message Posted: Mar 21, 2006 4:41:55 AM

Yup.
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2L82BB4U
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Message Posted: Mar 21, 2006 3:46:51 AM

It probably would be a factor.
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racie17
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Message Posted: Mar 20, 2006 1:51:42 PM

somewhat
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truckdude
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Message Posted: Mar 20, 2006 9:21:52 AM

I would factor in, but it would not be the ultimate deciding point.
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twowheel
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Message Posted: Mar 5, 2006 3:22:13 PM

I agree with truckdude
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keo
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Message Posted: Mar 1, 2006 8:02:31 AM

yes, definitely. They're only wheels. Why pay mucho to make them go??
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Guido4
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Message Posted: Mar 1, 2006 6:37:17 AM

No
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