Gas Prices Suck!
03-14-2011, 06:21 PM
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You spend over $18/day commuting. Probably not a bad time to consider the BART. That's what I like about Chicago. It's got great commuter trains whether you live in the suburbs or the city.
03-15-2011, 08:01 AM
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110 miles for me, into downtown Chicago. I come out of NW Indiana, and the train there isn't much of an option, as I am already half way to work by the time I get near the station. 5 gallons of gas, $7 a day for the Skyway now and another couple of bucks for the Indiana toll-road. I wish I could find a job closer that paid anywhere near as much.
03-15-2011, 08:17 AM
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110 miles for me, into downtown Chicago. I come out of NW Indiana, and the train there isn't much of an option, as I am already half way to work by the time I get near the station. 5 gallons of gas, $7 a day for the Skyway now and another couple of bucks for the Indiana toll-road. I wish I could find a job closer that paid anywhere near as much.
I think it's probably even cheaper (after gas, toll and depreciation) to get a second apartment (or a cheap hotel) for the 4 nights.
03-15-2011, 12:34 PM
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I never said I fill up for $80, its usually $60-$70.
I was just making a point that some cars with half the tank capacity, would have a bigger range. It's not news to anyone, I know, but still driving both on a regular basis, I though I'd share.
03-16-2011, 12:41 AM
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The fact that your commute would actually be about the same is not too bad. In Chicago, a lot of people in the suburbs would actually endure a slightly longer trip for the convenience.
03-16-2011, 12:44 AM
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110 miles for me, into downtown Chicago. I come out of NW Indiana, and the train there isn't much of an option, as I am already half way to work by the time I get near the station. 5 gallons of gas, $7 a day for the Skyway now and another couple of bucks for the Indiana toll-road. I wish I could find a job closer that paid anywhere near as much.
03-16-2011, 06:45 AM
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Yeah, I dunno, I don't use public transportation in San Jose. I think the point is that you can get to work by paying less money, contributing to less pollution, not adding wear&tear to your car, experiencing less stress, and being able to do work/watch movie while commuting to work.
The fact that your commute would actually be about the same is not too bad. In Chicago, a lot of people in the suburbs would actually endure a slightly longer trip for the convenience.
The fact that your commute would actually be about the same is not too bad. In Chicago, a lot of people in the suburbs would actually endure a slightly longer trip for the convenience.
LMAO
... Hilarious
03-16-2011, 09:31 AM
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Luckily I enjoy driving. Even more so with the G! Of course the plethora of idiot drivers in this country can be frustrating at times.
03-17-2011, 04:43 PM
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^ "my wife has horses." i have no idea why that cracked me up, but it did! lol. but i hear ya though...i complain about gas prices and paying for a full tank of gas ($79 + change yesterday), but then i turn around and push it through whatever freeway opportunity arises. i love driving that darn car + rowing through those gears 
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