How much is diesel in your part of the woods??
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South Texas - when I ordered my truck Aug 15th it was $2.49/gal. When I took delivery on Sept 3, t was $3.39.... what a difference 2 weeks makes...lol
today (01/02/08) its still $3.39/gal
today (01/02/08) its still $3.39/gal
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$3.76 in NY
Not sure exactly but I think I remember seeing $3.76 on the corner.
I remember when I first got my ML (last December) the Diesel was cheaper than High Test, and I was thinking...
I should have gotten the CDI.
Now it's way more....
Wazup wit dat
I remember when I first got my ML (last December) the Diesel was cheaper than High Test, and I was thinking...
I should have gotten the CDI.
Now it's way more....
Wazup wit dat
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2007 GL 320 CDI, 2008 M5
$3.29 everywhere in Chattanooga. About ten cents less just south of the border in Georgia or north in the county. Not worth the ride to save ten cents a gallon.
BTW, remember that the CDI is $2500 less than the gas model (450), which makes the diesel look even better.
BTW, remember that the CDI is $2500 less than the gas model (450), which makes the diesel look even better.
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Web prices
http://gasprices.mapquest.com
Try this web site from mapquest. Put you zip in and a list of pricing and map of locations comes up. (all sorts of different fuel prices).
Great for planning a trip.
I filled up in Delray Fl last Saturday $3.32. Noticed the price of gas jumped 5 cents over night didn't get a look at deisel price. The web site is showing $3.43 (it's walmart so i can take another 3 cents off)
Will have to check out the price on the way home to see how close it comes!!!
Try this web site from mapquest. Put you zip in and a list of pricing and map of locations comes up. (all sorts of different fuel prices).
Great for planning a trip.
I filled up in Delray Fl last Saturday $3.32. Noticed the price of gas jumped 5 cents over night didn't get a look at deisel price. The web site is showing $3.43 (it's walmart so i can take another 3 cents off)
Will have to check out the price on the way home to see how close it comes!!!
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I don't live in the woods, but ... according to www.phoenixgasprices.com it ranges from $3.17 (Valero on the soutwest side of town, 51st Ave & Baseline) to $3.84 (Yikes! Big Tiger Fuels at I-17 and 7th Street! Wow!) Closer to me (Scottsdale only), it's between $3.29/$3.49.
I should do a cost analysis to see if it's worth driving all the way to the Valero (not that I prefer giving cash to the folks from Venezuela) to save 12¢ a gallon.
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I should do a cost analysis to see if it's worth driving all the way to the Valero (not that I prefer giving cash to the folks from Venezuela) to save 12¢ a gallon.
STP
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Here in East Texas, I paid $3.18 the other day. Most places seem to run between $3.29 to $3.35. Oh for the days when I could just stick the pump in the ground for a fill-up .
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GL320 CDI, SL550
Someone told me diesel gas price was seasonal and in the winter months diesel prices go up, and then in spring/summer months it would go down...I was told this was due to demand in the winter months for heating fuel and other things that made the demand go higher.
When I placed my order for my GL320 the cost per gallon for diesel was less than regular grade unleaded; now a bit more than premium as we have all noticed...
Anyone who has driven diesel for quite some time - does the price go down in spring / summer based on the info above? Wondering...Thanks...
When I placed my order for my GL320 the cost per gallon for diesel was less than regular grade unleaded; now a bit more than premium as we have all noticed...
Anyone who has driven diesel for quite some time - does the price go down in spring / summer based on the info above? Wondering...Thanks...
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crazy...
I would be in the Diesel already if it were above regular and below premium. However, at appx 10% over premium, i have a hard time cost justifying going with diesel.
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2008 GL 320, 2007 Silverado LTZ C3500 Duramax Turbo Diesel
There is not that much seperation here, more like 3-5%. Even at 10%, compared to 40 - 50% better mileage, it's still a huge savings.
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calculations...
I had put together a spreadsheet, basing gas pricing as found here in NJ where diesel has been appx 10% more than premium (3.10-premium, 3.40-diesel)
If i drive 20K / year, and the GL450 gives me an avg of 17mpg and the GL320 gives me an avg of 22mpg, the GL320 will save me appx 550.00 / year in fuel....
As i've calculated, the total fuel cost for the GL450 is $3647.00/yr vs. GL320 at $ 3090.00/yr.
I guess my big assumption is the avg mpg's i'm using....
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If i drive 20K / year, and the GL450 gives me an avg of 17mpg and the GL320 gives me an avg of 22mpg, the GL320 will save me appx 550.00 / year in fuel....
As i've calculated, the total fuel cost for the GL450 is $3647.00/yr vs. GL320 at $ 3090.00/yr.
I guess my big assumption is the avg mpg's i'm using....
Aceman
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2008 GL 320, 2007 Silverado LTZ C3500 Duramax Turbo Diesel
I had put together a spreadsheet, basing gas pricing as found here in NJ where diesel has been appx 10% more than premium (3.10-premium, 3.40-diesel)
If i drive 20K / year, and the GL450 gives me an avg of 17mpg and the GL320 gives me an avg of 22mpg, the GL320 will save me appx 550.00 / year in fuel....
As i've calculated, the total fuel cost for the GL450 is $3647.00/yr vs. GL320 at $ 3090.00/yr.
I guess my big assumption is the avg mpg's i'm using....
Aceman
If i drive 20K / year, and the GL450 gives me an avg of 17mpg and the GL320 gives me an avg of 22mpg, the GL320 will save me appx 550.00 / year in fuel....
As i've calculated, the total fuel cost for the GL450 is $3647.00/yr vs. GL320 at $ 3090.00/yr.
I guess my big assumption is the avg mpg's i'm using....
Aceman