CNN Users Respond to High Gas
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Originally Posted by jaykay
While recent studies give numerically increased accident risk of driving and eating, cell phoning, etc; none of them looked at increased risk of accidents in Hybrid drivers who constantly stare at their mpg meter while driving....i know I have had a few close calls!
I know I don't spend even half the time looking at the displays that I used to when I first got it.
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Originally Posted by Pravus Prime
We've joked here before that really, our insurance rates should go up the first 3-4 months we have the vehicle, as we'll spend far too much time looking at our displays and new systems, then go down after that user break-in period.
I know I don't spend even half the time looking at the displays that I used to when I first got it.
I know I don't spend even half the time looking at the displays that I used to when I first got it.
But don't let 'em hear that... I like our rates where they are!
#23
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Originally Posted by GeekGal
the same way they (used to) count front airbags and ABS as positive features that earned a lower rate
Last edited by David Harville; 04-22-2006 at 03:40 AM.
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Originally Posted by David Harville
Those features still result in discounted rates, at least at the five or six largest auto insurers in the U.S. Of course, we're quickly approaching the "if everybody gets the discount, then it's not really a discount" stage....
#25
This Reminds Me of the Gong Show
Within the last week I mentioned a chain e-mail asserting an Exxon boycott would start a gas price war (See thread).
I'm driving from Lewisville to Mesquite to meet him, thinking: "What would Moe (Stooge) do?"
Originally Posted by CNN reader Michael Harrison, Mesquite, Texas
Regarding the price of gasoline: If everyone would boycott Exxon, then Exxon would have to lower its prices, and others would follow. The old price wars would start. If not, keep boycotting Exxon. Give it a try.
#26
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I still *love* watching the real-time FE gauge on my HCH. That's a thrill that hasn't worn off in 3.5 years.
As far as gas prices go: if the Faux Cowboy invades Iran, get ready for $10-$15/gallon gas prices!
As far as gas prices go: if the Faux Cowboy invades Iran, get ready for $10-$15/gallon gas prices!
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Shannon, there are lots of pre-1992 vehicles still on the road.
Additionally, some state insurance regulators make it just as hard to do away with a discount as they do to implement a new one.
Additionally, some state insurance regulators make it just as hard to do away with a discount as they do to implement a new one.
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Originally Posted by David Harville
Shannon, there are lots of pre-1992 vehicles still on the road.
Additionally, some state insurance regulators make it just as hard to do away with a discount as they do to implement a new one.
Additionally, some state insurance regulators make it just as hard to do away with a discount as they do to implement a new one.
I believe it about regs being difficult to remove even if obviously out-of-date. Sounds a little like the primary regulation-creation source we all know and love/loathe -- the Legislative Branch of the U.S. gov't.
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Originally Posted by GeekGal
I believe it about regs being difficult to remove even if obviously out-of-date. Sounds a little like the primary regulation-creation source we all know and love/loathe -- the Legislative Branch of the U.S. gov't.
That's also why it's basically a waste of time for a driver in "State X" to compare auto insurance premiums with a driver in "State Y".
(I should add that I think that most, if not all, insurance companies prefer state regulation as opposed to federal regulation.)
#30
Typical US Driver: Whine and Charge it
Many of the members here undoubtly have improved their fuel economy a lot. I don't doubt some of the poor are driving less for other means of transportation.
Recent articles suggest most American drivers just whine, use the credit card more, maybe go out less, then blame Pres. Bush. I don't disagree with the assertion this administration has let this situation happen. I just see the public unwilling to accept they are the most to blame for today's gas prices. Sales of six cylinder and V8 engines have not dropped off. Hybrid sales are not picking up.
Recent articles suggest most American drivers just whine, use the credit card more, maybe go out less, then blame Pres. Bush. I don't disagree with the assertion this administration has let this situation happen. I just see the public unwilling to accept they are the most to blame for today's gas prices. Sales of six cylinder and V8 engines have not dropped off. Hybrid sales are not picking up.