Looking for cheap gas? Head to Mexico, amigo!
06-17-2008, 02:25 PM
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Looking for cheap gas? Head to Mexico, amigo! 
Originally Posted by Autoblog
In San Diego, drivers are paying an average of $4.61 a gallon for the cheap stuff. And like the rest of the country, most of them aren't too happy about it.
But a 17-mile drive south will save them more than a $2 per gallon. Gas war? Some radio station's wacky promotional stunt? No, Mexican government subsidies that allow filling stations to sell gas for as little as $2.54 a gallon, even less if you have a pocket full of pesos.
Diesel burners have an even greater incentive to make the drive. Diesel prices in San Diego average $5.04. In Tijuana? Only $2.20.
Downside? Of course! Even if you live near enough to the Mexican border, the wait coming back into the States is supposedly terrible, sometimes as long as a two hours. Leave your HUMMER idling that long, and you'll be filling up in Chula Vista.
But a 17-mile drive south will save them more than a $2 per gallon. Gas war? Some radio station's wacky promotional stunt? No, Mexican government subsidies that allow filling stations to sell gas for as little as $2.54 a gallon, even less if you have a pocket full of pesos.
Diesel burners have an even greater incentive to make the drive. Diesel prices in San Diego average $5.04. In Tijuana? Only $2.20.
Downside? Of course! Even if you live near enough to the Mexican border, the wait coming back into the States is supposedly terrible, sometimes as long as a two hours. Leave your HUMMER idling that long, and you'll be filling up in Chula Vista.
06-17-2008, 02:34 PM
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In San Diego, drivers are paying an average of $4.61 a gallon for the cheap stuff. And like the rest of the country, most of them aren't too happy about it.
But a 17-mile drive south will save them more than a $2 per gallon. Gas war? Some radio station's wacky promotional stunt? No, Mexican government subsidies that allow filling stations to sell gas for as little as $2.54 a gallon, even less if you have a pocket full of pesos.
Diesel burners have an even greater incentive to make the drive. Diesel prices in San Diego average $5.04. In Tijuana? Only $2.20.
Downside? Of course! Even if you live near enough to the Mexican border, the wait coming back into the States is supposedly terrible, sometimes as long as a two hours. Leave your HUMMER idling that long, and you'll be filling up in Chula Vista.
But a 17-mile drive south will save them more than a $2 per gallon. Gas war? Some radio station's wacky promotional stunt? No, Mexican government subsidies that allow filling stations to sell gas for as little as $2.54 a gallon, even less if you have a pocket full of pesos.
Diesel burners have an even greater incentive to make the drive. Diesel prices in San Diego average $5.04. In Tijuana? Only $2.20.
Downside? Of course! Even if you live near enough to the Mexican border, the wait coming back into the States is supposedly terrible, sometimes as long as a two hours. Leave your HUMMER idling that long, and you'll be filling up in Chula Vista.
This would be the answer to this little problem....
C'Mon Donkeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey!
06-17-2008, 02:36 PM
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Why buy a tanker when you can steal one with gas already in it!
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06-17-2008, 02:45 PM
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Why buy a tanker when you can steal one with gas already in it!
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?se...cal&id=6210879
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06-17-2008, 04:03 PM
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Why buy a tanker when you can steal one with gas already in it!
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?se...cal&id=6210879
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06-17-2008, 07:54 PM
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I took my 96 Firehawk to Chihuahua MX to visit some family and was worried about the gas. I went during the spring so it wasn’t on the hot or cold side. I was shocked that on my full tank of Mexagas I actually got 32mpg?!?!?! I usually get around 25 to 30 on road trips with Chevron Premium here in AZ, NM & Ca. I figure my mileage on every tank and was careful to get some accurate figures because I was worried I was going to get like 12mpg.
06-17-2008, 08:07 PM
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You guys dont want "Tijuana's" Mexico gas trust me, would make your car run like ****, but for those that drive diesel trucks, is well worth the trip. I got a friend that fills up his truck, and brings back with him from 20 to 30 gallons.