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SCREW HIGH GAS PRICES - WE ARE CAR ENTHUSIAST - LET'S DRIVE!!!
Agent 001 said to me a week or two ago that he was tired of all the bad news about gas prices and I had to agree with him.  But like it or not they are currently a fact of life and something we all deal with on a daily basis.

I am going to make the bold assumption that if you are a regular reader here at AutoSpies.com that you probably have more than just a passing interest in cars.  With that being said, I propose we get out and drive this summer.

Drive???

You heard me, drive.  Schools are starting to let out across the country, and with Memorial Day being the unofficial start of summer, vacations are being planned.

Instead of fighting lines and crowds at Disney and instead of battling cranky TSA agents at the airport, why not plan a vacation that utilizes some of the many hundreds of thousands of miles of beautiful serene roads throughout this great country.

And in the process since all of you are spread out across this great country, why not share some of the hidden treasures you know about in your neck of the woods.  And include a picture or two in the process to share with the rest of us.

For me, two of my favorites include the drive up the coast from Los Angeles to San Francisco.  This scenic route includes some breathtaking looks at nature as well as some challenging twists and curves that allow you to explore the limits of your car.





The other that immediately comes to mind is Route 18 to 330 heading up out of Highland to go up to Big Bear California.  For me this piece of road is one that needs to be enjoyed by every car enthusiast out there.  Going up and down the mountain is an event unto itself, and the scenes and views available are incredible.  Not to mention the challenging road itself which allows you to explore your car as well.



So, with Memorial Day upon us I ask you, what hidden roads built specifically for driving enthusiast do you know about that you are willing to share with the rest of us.  Who knows, that next Lexus, or BMW or Mercedes with out of state plates may just be one of us coming to enjoy this great country in your neck of the woods.

Have a happy Memorial Day, and don't forget to stop and remember those who fought so we can be free.
SCREW HIGH GAS PRICES - WE ARE CAR ENTHUSIAST - LET'S DRIVE!!!



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KirillerKiriller - 5/25/2008 10:11:58 AM
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Spare some change sir?

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KZ258KZ258 - 5/25/2008 12:41:40 PM
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get a job


simmonsdpsimmonsdp - 5/25/2008 10:49:50 AM
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Oh Yes, Thats what I say, screw the high gas prices!! I am still preparing to order my dream car with a large V8.I will only be driving it during sunny dry weather anyway!!

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koobahkoobah - 5/25/2008 11:34:58 AM
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Might as well drive now, since gas will most likely be much more expensive next summer and in years to come...

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AgentOrangeAgentOrange - 5/25/2008 12:12:51 PMView My AgentSpace
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There are no gas shortages. Has anyone anywhere run into a station which was out of fuel?? No - cause there is not a shortage of fuel.
Oil & Gas are the new dot.com stock for the speculators to bid up the price and make huge profits.The dot.com bubble ran it's course, the housing bubble has run it's course, and now it's energy..
Money has to be made somewhere and oil is the current bet.
90% of oil being pumped is coming out of the ground for a couple a bucks a barrel. But when speculators are bidding up the oil futures, then gas at the pump will be whatever the speculators bid it up to..
In the meanwhile, happy motoring dudes, and thanks for playing...


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simmonsdpsimmonsdp - 5/25/2008 1:08:21 PM
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And I will agree with you. We will see if and when that bubble burst.


cdokecdoke - 5/25/2008 1:11:08 PMView My AgentSpace
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Well said.

I see this word "shortage" applied to the oil and gas situation, and I can say without reservations that anyone using the word in such a way has probably never taken an economics class. I have seen an economics professor bite someones head off for using the word in just such a manner.

Shortages only occur when the government institutes price controls. I.e. the market is not allowed to function.


KZ258KZ258 - 5/25/2008 12:39:54 PM
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I'm way ahead of you ooj

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justbrownjustbrown - 5/25/2008 12:50:59 PM
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Watching the gas in NJ(one of the last few havens for reasonably priced gas) slide dangerously close to $4.00, I'm afraid the times of joy riding are long over for me.

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EvoAudiEvoAudi - 5/25/2008 1:07:03 PMView My AgentSpace
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Gas prices can and will not ever stop me from driving, i will do whatever it takes to enjoy my only vice in the world and to aggravate Al Gore.

just felt like saying that.

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simmonsdpsimmonsdp - 5/25/2008 3:34:32 PM
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Al Gore is a big time abuser


simmonsdpsimmonsdp - 5/25/2008 4:41:15 PM
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Someone tell me,who is the ass that's deboosting us for no reason??


Homer007Homer007 - 5/25/2008 1:22:29 PM
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Right on the bull's eye...big bear mountain road was one of my favorite road to drive and just as equal fun and joy to drive is highway 101, La to SF!

Big Bear mountain to the lakes and camping spots are so awesome and picturisque beauty with awesome view of the oceans and curvy roads of 101 is something i do miss.

make sure you have a FULL TANK OF GAS before hitting any of these roads though!

Have fun.

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Homer007Homer007 - 5/25/2008 1:46:08 PM
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Applachian mountain roads are awesome too! Just don't expect your usual radio channels LOL...!

Recommendation: Driving during fall-time is the greatest!

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Oregon roads are best to drive during winter time. Its probably the only place where you'll see tall green leafed pine trees everywhere in the midst of winter snow blaketing everywhere...All white and Green..awesome!

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Middle East: UAE, Bahrain, Oman etc. I'ld highly recommend a tours. The drivers will race down giant sand dunes with SUVs and it is fantastic! The SUVs have excellent ACs and drivers are very professional!
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Shannon, Ireland is good place rent a car also and take a drive around green plains. Shannon is a small town but plenty pubs and small rivers with towns around them..very nice!
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Worst place to drive is Seoul, Korea. I rented a diesel SUV which was a Korean built (sunkyung???) with a Mercedes inline 6 engine. It ran pretty good but I was no match for crazy korean drivers doing 80-90mph everywhere they drive in straight highway roads. If you love stress of driving this is it!
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If you love boredom and peace of driving, I highly recommend Palm Springs, Desert Palm, Yucca Valley and death vally, I-10(?) from AZ to TX is also very tranquil. All you'll see is the worlds' biggest beach without ocean water for hours.
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Homer007Homer007 - 5/25/2008 1:55:49 PM
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Oh btw, yes screw the gas prices for now but not sure about $7 per gallon though. I think $7 would be my breaking point.

Remember gas price will continue to go up until this September!!!



Homer007Homer007 - 5/25/2008 3:26:34 PM
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The Shell exec said paying $5 at the pump "will look like a very low price in the years to come if we are prohibited from finding new reserves, new opportunities to increase supplies."




simmonsdpsimmonsdp - 5/25/2008 3:37:57 PM
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Hey Homer 007, are you or were you in the mility??


DROOPYSAKKDROOPYSAKK - 5/25/2008 1:39:23 PM
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my car runs on soy bean oil

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t_bonet_bone - 5/25/2008 2:24:52 PM
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I got 28.4 mpg on a 500+ trip to Yosemite a couple weeks ago...in my Boxster S. So who says you can't enjoy sports cars if gas is $$$? Even the Corvette gets good mileage. The same qualities of light weight and aerodynamics make for efficiency.

Meanwhile, I've noticed a lot less SUV's to get stuck behind lately.

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Agent00JAgent00J - 5/25/2008 4:13:12 PMView My AgentSpace
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"...a lot less SUV's to get stuck behind..."

Exactly my point, with less cars on the roads, you and I can get out and really enjoy the man, machine and nature experience that the 405 Freeway just doesn't offer.

Roll down the windows (unless you are like me and dying from allergies at the moment!) and let the wind rush as you drive from curve to curve.


huu76huu76 - 5/25/2008 5:10:00 PM
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Too bad most people who buy "enthusiast" cars can neither afford them or even know how to drive them.

Someone willing to pay for a car and its upkeep won't be affected by high prices, but those who can barely keep a car are the ones that "enthusiast" car companies live and die by. The unfortunate truth is that companies like BMW had to sell out and abandon enthusiasts long ago because enthusiasts aren't willing to pay the price that BMW needs to stay in business while sticking to what they apparently represent. Now they're just a name on vanilla cars.

Enthusiasts may be able to absorb high gas prices, but fobs and yuppies can't.

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S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 5/26/2008 3:44:05 PMView My AgentSpace
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You're so jealous and bitter, it's pretty amusing.


toolatetoracetoolatetorace - 5/25/2008 8:12:12 PM
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On that note I am going to hop my 69 Plymouth GTX /440 and slam through the gears , smoke the tires at least once on the way to a out of town car show . All the worlds problems a distant thought , at least for awhile anyway

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KirillerKiriller - 5/25/2008 11:03:26 PM
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Aurora canadiantire showoff thing?


quizzquizz - 5/26/2008 9:16:39 AM
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At $60 per tank for a typical fill up now a days it's "only" twice as much right? Unfortunately, other commodities such as food and household energy costs are also rising.

Those who could easily afford a luxury sports car are not affected, and neither are those who sacrifice everything to have a BMW in their garage.

Me, I'm waiting for the new direct injection Porsche Boxster. A true sports car that is fuel frugal,what a concept!

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