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JT Moderator	Message Posted: May 31, 2008 11:01:00 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse What is the primary factor that determines where you buy gasoline? Price of gasoline. Quality/Brand of gasoline. Convenient location. Service. Good convenience store. Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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What is the primary factor that determines where you buy gasoline?
Price of gasoline.
Quality/Brand of gasoline.
Convenient location.
Service.
Good convenience store.

Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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NakedDriver Champion Author Des Moines Posts:16,030 Points:2,488,025 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2008 11:31:50 AM Ignore NakedDriver Report Abuse ə price first, with the exception of one brand. otherwise, brand and distance, roughly tied. right now, i'm looking at price only, with gas getting near $4! ə [Edited by: NakedDriver at 6/7/2008 12:34:32 PM EST]
fluffysue Veteran Author New Jersey Posts:259 Points:28,985 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2008 11:16:08 AM Ignore fluffysue Report Abuse I am sure we had this question before, and I think I may have answered it differently. Now it is strictly price. I buy the cheapest, and HOPE it is just as good as the major brands.
GreenflashMD Sophomore Author Maryland Posts:119 Points:969,480 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2008 10:24:15 AM Ignore GreenflashMD Report Abuse How can gas jump 5 or 10 cents overnight -- the gas in the storazge tank has to be from the same delivery as the day before.
old63 Rookie Author Dayton Posts:33 Points:8,460 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2008 10:12:21 AM Ignore old63 Report Abuse Well, another weekend and gas priced jumped 30 cents a gallon yesterday. If we don't get some releive soon we're all gonna be in big trouble. HELP!
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,860,855 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2008 10:07:11 AM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse $!
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,931 Points:2,388,285 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2008 10:01:29 AM Ignore chui Report Abuse sorry to say...... but....... money
rodmiser Champion Author Missouri Posts:8,195 Points:2,040,055 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2008 9:57:48 AM Ignore rodmiser Report Abuse Fuel mpg
Bike2SaveGas Rookie Author Detroit Posts:86 Points:107,375 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2008 9:39:05 AM Ignore Bike2SaveGas Report Abuse Unless I'm avoiding Exxon or Mobil, it's the price. Even then, they never have the lowest price.
imcruizn Champion Author Georgia Posts:11,012 Points:2,439,355 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2008 9:31:17 AM Ignore imcruizn Report Abuse Price of course
97SaturnSC2 All-Star Author Maryland Posts:947 Points:143,090 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2008 9:25:49 AM Ignore 97SaturnSC2 Report Abuse I believe with most people the trend is to just too try and find the cheapest gas possible.
OldsChick08 Rookie Author Albany Posts:35 Points:29,780 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2008 9:23:30 AM Ignore OldsChick08 Report Abuse I use to purchase premium gas, the one in between regular and super, but since gas prices have soared through the roof, Regular gas is the only type I fill up my car with and it also depends on the price.
sojurner_436 Veteran Author Ohio Posts:427 Points:413,370 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2008 9:18:40 AM Ignore sojurner_436 Report Abuse for me it is price, however, it is the best price among name brand gasoline... I still do not trust the quality of discount gasoline.
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,698 Points:2,745,475 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2008 8:35:17 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Price of gasoline. Quality/Brand of gasoline. Convenient location. These 3 are important to me in this order.
Newly2 Champion Author Texas Posts:7,401 Points:1,698,370 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2008 8:12:41 AM Ignore Newly2 Report Abuse No surprise pirce is number 1. BigOilHater is right.
xsyst Sophomore Author Ontario Posts:219 Points:47,890 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2008 6:30:11 AM Ignore xsyst Report Abuse Pretty much price wins - but those stupid award programs keep me going to the big guys when the prices are close. When it comes to grade quality ... tankers have been known to offload into the wrong holding tank (from earlier days personal experience workin' the pumps) -- one never knows.
c47 Champion Author Virginia Posts:12,955 Points:2,332,295 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2008 6:04:15 AM Ignore c47 Report Abuse price of gas
cincindie Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:9,784 Points:1,936,545 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2008 5:57:26 AM Ignore cincindie Report Abuse price and location.
jackson661 Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,829 Points:1,501,285 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2008 5:34:59 AM Ignore jackson661 Report Abuse The primary factor now is price then after that is convenient location(short driving distance).
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,146 Points:2,732,530 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2008 3:29:39 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse location and price
BigOilHater Rookie Author Phoenix Posts:45 Points:7,425 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2008 2:28:27 AM Ignore BigOilHater Report Abuse This is a super dumb poll.
mhamil15 Rookie Author Detroit Posts:2 Points:33,715 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2008 12:15:26 AM Ignore mhamil15 Report Abuse It is all about the price. I could care less about the service as I don't deal with the person inside for anything.
IHAVEGAS420 Rookie Author San Diego Posts:11 Points:1,350 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 11:35:34 PM Ignore IHAVEGAS420 Report Abuse WHY ASK, WE ALL KNOW IT'S PRICE.
SHEP20715 Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,612 Points:1,742,055 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 11:17:58 PM Ignore SHEP20715 Report Abuse THE PRICE
J Eric Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:10,388 Points:2,093,880 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 11:11:47 PM Ignore J Eric Report Abuse Looks like The People have spoken, JT. To recap an old Arco slogan: "The only difference is the price."
drivincrayzee Rookie Author Honolulu Posts:3 Points:1,010 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 10:59:10 PM Ignore drivincrayzee Report Abuse At this point in time who cares about anything more than price? Of course, if the location is inconvenient the low price may negate itself. So in a very minimal sense location is a factor. However, if I know I will be in the area, I will wait to put gas at the station with the lower price.
HOMERZILLA Rookie Author San Diego Posts:79 Points:20,705 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 10:21:33 PM Ignore HOMERZILLA Report Abuse Price and if they have a clean use-able bathroom, it's just a plus...
Lou08 Champion Author California Posts:1,084 Points:252,410 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 9:55:16 PM Ignore Lou08 Report Abuse The price of gas and location of station.
brownmeadows Veteran Author Missouri Posts:360 Points:165,690 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 9:28:13 PM Ignore brownmeadows Report Abuse Someone mentioned Shell gas to be superior to other brands. I wonder if you know that (you don't know) who's gas you are buying when you fill your tank? Companies go together to get the best price and who knows whose gasoline you are buying. Correct me if I am wrong but I have done extensive research on this.
brownmeadows Veteran Author Missouri Posts:360 Points:165,690 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 9:15:45 PM Ignore brownmeadows Report Abuse Price primarily. Have you guys heard of Ethos? It is supposed to save you around .80 cents a gal at the pump. It is the same thing they added to gas in California to clean up the smog. I have been trying it and will let you know what the outcome is. Since they started adding ethanol to our gas here it has cut my mileage and the car isn't performing as it did before. Let me know if any of you know about this product. It is supposed to clean your engine and make the gas vapor explode better. If you stick your finger in your tail pipe and it comes out black, you aren't getting the most of your gas, the engine is only about 22% efficient they say.
jesseOH Rookie Author Akron Posts:19 Points:4,180 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 9:15:14 PM Ignore jesseOH Report Abuse its the cheapest gas Ill drive a little distance to look for any cheaper gas even if I can save a dime
BeaOH Rookie Author Akron Posts:1 Points:1,595 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 9:12:38 PM Ignore BeaOH Report Abuse I have to say price. I have noticed that my car runs/idles differently when I use off brands. I bought gas at Wal Mart a few times. They have 10% ethanol in thier gas and my car did not like that too much. Typically, I'm buying where I can accumalate points as well such as a Speedway, Sheets, or Giant Eagle. Gas here has been 3.99 and with these programs I haven't paid higher then 3.85. Of course, I'm filling every four days so the points can rack up for me.
Dancin Champion Author Toronto Posts:5,510 Points:2,082,255 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 7:53:59 PM Ignore Dancin Report Abuse Price. It all burns, and in any given market, came out of the same refinery.
wendy4 All-Star Author Jackson Posts:867 Points:444,400 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 7:52:11 PM Ignore wendy4 Report Abuse always the cheapest price
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,582 Points:1,837,985 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 7:34:49 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse Price 78%. Price wins!
bretsabrat Rookie Author Gasbuddy Posts:58 Points:2,430 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 7:11:36 PM Ignore bretsabrat Report Abuse price
WilW Champion Author Atlanta Posts:12,351 Points:2,698,595 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 6:38:13 PM Ignore WilW Report Abuse Primarily price, but it has to be one of the "Top Tier" brands for me to even consider buying, regardless of price.
Ebz441 Rookie Author Hartford Posts:3 Points:525,435 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 6:35:05 PM Ignore Ebz441 Report Abuse Price, and I totally agree with Apache_Driver.
HugoH Rookie Author Ventura Posts:2 Points:2,315 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 6:34:14 PM Ignore HugoH Report Abuse At this time is the price, since I have to drive a 60miles round trip to work :(
SilkRose411 Rookie Author Austin Posts:1 Points:220 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 6:21:35 PM Ignore SilkRose411 Report Abuse I would have to say the price of gas definitely. I'm about to be moving from Austin to El Paso for my college education. And you know with the whole gas prices being unknown, i have no idea how much its gonna cost.
rycarcs Sophomore Author Phoenix Posts:211 Points:108,470 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 6:06:34 PM Ignore rycarcs Report Abuse location
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,254 Points:2,578,705 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 5:49:10 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse Price.
bobjeep Champion Author Florida Posts:9,806 Points:2,077,325 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 5:44:00 PM Ignore bobjeep Report Abuse price of gas.
Zgoddess Rookie Author Tallahassee Posts:1 Points:370 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 5:42:47 PM Ignore Zgoddess Report Abuse For me, its a combination of both price and quality of gas that is important to me. My prefenece is is BP but their gas is usually the highest in the area. In order to get a decent price on gas, I have to go 10 miles from home!
Apache_Driver Rookie Author Colorado Springs Posts:2 Points:1,240 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 5:38:25 PM Ignore Apache_Driver Report Abuse Price is the #1 factor but I try to weigh that with the convenience of the location as well as the Quality/Brand. I feel the same as many of the others who have posted on this topic, I'm not going out of my way to save a few pennies, gas costs too much to drive across town looking for a bargain.
Nana07AZ All-Star Author Phoenix Posts:565 Points:45,790 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 5:15:09 PM Ignore Nana07AZ Report Abuse Of course we all want to get the best PRICE but will not drive across town to save a few pennies. Sometimes have to settle more the higher price versus driving all the gas out trying to save a dollar or two. It sure is getting CRAZIER by the day!
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,931 Points:2,388,285 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 4:49:58 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse how much per. gal.
Keithmc555 All-Star Author Rochester Posts:705 Points:129,180 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 4:23:20 PM Ignore Keithmc555 Report Abuse Price of gas for sure
piento Rookie Author Akron Posts:5 Points:1,325 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 4:13:49 PM Ignore piento Report Abuse Price first ... then convenient location.
jbvandal Rookie Author Indianapolis Posts:28 Points:18,460 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 3:45:55 PM Ignore jbvandal Report Abuse ALWAYS the price!!! But I also won't drive a bunch of miles to save a penny a gallon either.
PTCruzin Champion Author California Posts:1,938 Points:176,900 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 3:06:40 PM Ignore PTCruzin Report Abuse Price of gas. Costco is the cheapest so there is usually a line but thats okay by me. It is generally $.08 cheaper.
Bill313 Champion Author Kansas City Posts:5,520 Points:772,565 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2008 2:20:45 PM Ignore Bill313 Report Abuse Price of gasoline.