Several times I have been asked by New Jersey residents how to pump gas. It is funny because they quickly tell you it so you don't think they are an idiot.
OT: Why do people from out of state get out of their cars at full serve gas stations
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I Always get out and watch because I remember what used to be done back in the day. Guys would "hang Pumps" and short stick oil checks. Now nobody gets $3 of gas, but in the 70's at .35 a gallon, they would not clear the pump. One guy would block the view, ask how much, and start the pump at $3. Another was to have an empty can of oil, say you were low, pour an empty can and collect for a full can. I know, I've seen it done for years in High school.
...you mean to save time you do both at once? Fill up and go to the rest room, etc?
If you are cannonballing you're probably rushing so that you're in and out. I am talking about the folks that just let the car sit there and sit there.
I would suggest that the folks thinking themselves as self important brats are the ones who think it ok to be lazy and not wait until done getting their gas to go into the store vs. block others from getting services because they didn't want to wait or move out of the way. You must also be ok with a left lane driver . "don't make me move over. I am doing 55 in the left lane. What's your rush". now I get it.
Consideration goes both ways.
here you go - -
http://www.roadandtrack.com/motorsports/news/a27977/toyota-prius-super-gt/
see one on right .... not really a 'sleeper' but does retain the Prius' Hybrid Synergy Drive system
Uh oh. Pretty soon, this thread is going to turn into the equally exciting and intellectually stimulating, Audi versus Honda debate.
Right, if they out of state plates, they have been driving for awhile. Also
they might not even know about Jersey's full service. Thirdly they might want some
fresh Jersey air. Directions are another reason.
I drive fast, so no.
They are done getting their gas. They're not leaving the gas running; they're finishing gas, then leaving the car there instead of driving around into a parking spot.
And like I said, it rarely if ever affects anyone. Leave the northeast, particularly NJ, and people just aren't so uptight about spending an extra minute or two.
If it's not in shop.
WTF do you need a Rubicon in NJ for? I ask only because this is at least the second time you've brought it up in a matter of weeks.
If only I had thought of that one :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:
True or not: the size of a guy's vehicle is inversely proportionate to the size of his winkie?
Pretty funny. Guess you were posting while I was composing my post.
Pretty much all car people know about Jeeps and their reliability woes. Still very popular cars though.
My 2010 was NEVER in the shop. So, your argument is invalid.
There are trails in NJ, and you know, you are allowed to drive over borders in the US.
No, my argument is not invalid because you had good luck with a model that never reached six years old. Jeeps have had documented reliability issues for ages, and the Wrangler isn't above them. Actually the entire Chrysler brand is garbage, and Fiat has definitely not changed that. To find out for yourself, go to one of the major reliability (dependability) studies and scroll all the way down.
So would you say you've done more off-roading or more bragging on the Internet since buying that Rubicon? PS, I kinda already know the answer
Never reached 6 years? It's still running strong. It was a Sport that cost me 29k. I put on 108k miles. Sold it back to the dealer for 18k. They have amazing resale values for a reason.
Soprano, the Rubi is 9 days old. Don't worry...people won't laugh at your for your Kia.
Soprano, the Rubi is 9 days old. Don't worry...people won't laugh at your for your Kia.
It's from 2010. So, uh ... do the math.
Thanks for answering my question without really trying. FWIW, I don't have a Kia, or a car for that matter. You know what I do drive? No, you don't ... because I don't bring it up for no reason!
I sold it because I got 18k for it. Why wouldn't I?
Soprano, you think you'd try harder.
I've lived in GA and pumped my own gas for 36 years but for nostalgic reasons, (miss NJ) sometimes I pop the hood and check my oil. Only I don't put the dipstick in all the way. It looks like I'm a quart low so I spend $3.50 for oil and pretend to add the whole quart.
What do I need to work harder at ... you're doing all the work for me. I know condescending Prius do-gooders get all the hate, but the Rubicon driver that brags around town, then mostly just cruises the likes of the GSP in what's essentially a big, boxy, unreliable, inefficient convertible might just be a funnier living stereotype. You're trying way too hard.
As to the old one, my point was never that it went kaput at five years; it was simply that you didn't own it that long. Having no issues on a five-year-old car isn't really an impressive piece of evidence.
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