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Email this9:23 am
January 12, 2019
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In our little corner of S.E. BC, gas prices can Now vary by as much as 14¢/L, depending on what part of our area you happen to be in that day.
On a random basis, I started using the 'Gas Buddy' website to monitor gas prices in our area a few years ago, but due to the recent Ever Rising gas prices, I use it Religiously now.
For those who may not be aware ... the use of the 'Gas Buddy' Website is Free, both to monitor gas prices in your area and to participate in the reporting of gas prices.
Over a period to time, A Good Chunk O' Change can be saved❗
- Dean
" Live Long, Healthy ... And Prosper! "
12:16 pm
January 25, 2024
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It all depends on other driver's honesty. Some report false prices or just confirm whatever somebody 'reported' before. Just to get useless points and have high rank on useless leaderboard.
12:56 pm
January 12, 2019
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Quite possible of course ⬆️ ... and I'm sure it occasionally happens.
But I haven't seen a false report in a Looong time, and those old (out of date) gas price reports are clearly date-stamped.
Better 'Gas Buddy' than nothing, eh !
- Dean
" Live Long, Healthy ... And Prosper! "
2:04 pm
April 21, 2022
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CAD said
It all depends on other driver's honesty. Some report false prices or just confirm whatever somebody 'reported' before. Just to get useless points and have high rank on useless leaderboard.
Never knew people could be so petty and sleazy at the same time.
2:21 pm
March 30, 2017
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JohnnyCash said
Never knew people could be so petty and sleazy at the same time.
Well given one gets rewarded for posting, some just post for the sake of earning points.
i also wonder if gas station also post fake prices to bring people over...
11:23 pm
February 7, 2019
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CAD said
It all depends on other driver's honesty. Some report false prices or just confirm whatever somebody 'reported' before. Just to get useless points and have high rank on useless leaderboard.
Kinda like made-up stuff on social media to earn click $ ...
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7:36 am
January 4, 2015
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I used the Gas Buddy site for a long time. In the past several years it just kept deteriorating. The operators didn't seem to care about data or users. The app got sketchier and functioned worse and worse. It trended more towards spam and scam then useful and it was time to leave.
10:46 am
September 29, 2017
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I agree to some degree, on several levels, BUT still is useful... as in, it is better than NOT using it. I still find MANY good deals as a result, even with all its MANY flaws.
12:36 pm
January 7, 2020
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I find it very useful to check current gas prices near me
The prices often go down a fair bit during the day
1:23 pm
September 29, 2017
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I have found that between 10pm and 12am is the cheapest.
12:35 pm
January 12, 2019
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Ka-Ching❗
Using GasBuddy, I just saved ~$11 gassing up my Tacoma while driving through one of our local towns. The other two town's gas prices were
over 14¢/L more !
In spite of it's one or two small shortcomings (which don't bother most folks), GasBuddy can be quite handy. You can save a few $s along the way . . .
and it's 'Free'.
- Dean
" Live Long, Healthy ... And Prosper! "
12:42 pm
January 25, 2024
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Do you Really need a truck?
3:25 pm
January 12, 2019
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CAD said
Do you Really need a truck?
Hmmm ... an unusual, unrelated question!
But OK, I'll play along . . .
Short answer: 'Yes'
Long answer: My work & business requires the daily use of a mid-sized pickup truck (for hauling, towing, etc.) ... hence the Toyota Tacoma I mentioned above in Post #11. It also often gets used as a pickup truck on the weekends & holidays, for similar reasons.
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So now it's Your Turn . . .
Q1> Why would you be concerned about the vehicle I drive?!
Q2> Do you Really need the vehicle that You drive ... and why?
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Let's see where this goes
- Dean
" Live Long, Healthy ... And Prosper! "
3:49 pm
January 25, 2024
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Dean said
So now it's Your Turn . . .
Q1> Why would you be concerned about the vehicle I drive?!
Q2> Do you Really need the vehicle that You drive ... and why?
Let's see where this goes
Dean
I asked as I see less and less sedans on the road but more and more trucks and SUVs in urban areas. I guess brainwashing that these boxes are 'safe' works well on Canadians.
A#1 - I am not. Those boxes are terrible gas guzzlers and useless in urban environment same as SUVs where maybe, just maybe 1% of owners ever go to ride off the road. But ego and show off is stronger than a reason.
You could save all gas money if you bough teslasht truck. 'Amazing' POS product but that is just my opinion.
A#2 Yes, I do. We like to be independent and very often make daily trips exploring our province. You cannot do that with uber, taxi or share ride. Besides it helps with doctor appointments and similar must-to-do activities.
P.S. I though you are retired... not working anymore...
7:16 pm
April 21, 2022
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If I were to ever want a pickup truck, it would be a Tacoma.
1:21 am
February 7, 2019
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JohnnyCash said
If I were to ever want a pickup truck, it would be a Tacoma.
Exclusively made in Mexico apparently ...
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5:21 am
April 21, 2022
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cgouimet said
Exclusively made in Mexico apparently ...
Yes, they seem to assemble a lot of vehicles there, I wonder why?
8:21 am
February 7, 2019
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JohnnyCash said
Yes, they seem to assemble a lot of vehicles there, I wonder why?
Being nearly 100% non-USA made would be a definite plus for me. My nephew has owned an F150 and a Sierra. The Tacoma is his favourite ...
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9:51 am
January 12, 2019
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JohnnyCash said
If I were to ever want a pickup truck, it would be a Tacoma.
cgouimet said
Exclusively made in Mexico apparently ...
FWIW ... My Tacoma was made in 'Texas'.
And ... I think this thread/subject (GasBuddy) has lost it way - LOL 
- Dean
" Live Long, Healthy ... And Prosper! "
