Diesel in Mexico ! !
#16
06-20-2008, 02:57 PM
92 gallons + 20 = 112. How did you figure 150? At empty and $310, that would be $2.77 + the risk, time and mileage to get to Mexico. Did you pay for the one day car insurance? Don't get into an accident if you didn't. The driver's in TJ are frekin NUTS!!
I guess if you live in a border town, drive lots of miles, this make sense to some extent. Coming back from TJ last time took me 4 hours. I won't be making this trip in the near future unless I have a fishing trip planned.
The other thing you should consider is fuel quality. You may end up changing fuel filters sooner.
Overall, I think $5/gallon and staying in the U.S. will do me for now.
I guess if you live in a border town, drive lots of miles, this make sense to some extent. Coming back from TJ last time took me 4 hours. I won't be making this trip in the near future unless I have a fishing trip planned.
The other thing you should consider is fuel quality. You may end up changing fuel filters sooner.
Overall, I think $5/gallon and staying in the U.S. will do me for now.
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06-20-2008, 04:38 PM
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92 gallons + 20 = 112. How did you figure 150? At empty and $310, that would be $2.77 + the risk, time and mileage to get to Mexico. Did you pay for the one day car insurance? Don't get into an accident if you didn't. The driver's in TJ are frekin NUTS!!
I guess if you live in a border town, drive lots of miles, this make sense to some extent. Coming back from TJ last time took me 4 hours. I won't be making this trip in the near future unless I have a fishing trip planned.
The other thing you should consider is fuel quality. You may end up changing fuel filters sooner.
Overall, I think $5/gallon and staying in the U.S. will do me for now.
I guess if you live in a border town, drive lots of miles, this make sense to some extent. Coming back from TJ last time took me 4 hours. I won't be making this trip in the near future unless I have a fishing trip planned.
The other thing you should consider is fuel quality. You may end up changing fuel filters sooner.
Overall, I think $5/gallon and staying in the U.S. will do me for now.
#18
06-20-2008, 05:43 PM
I also topped off my stock tank which was low ! yes i purchased the 1-day ins. Drive takes 3/4 tank round trip. 20min wait to get out, when i went over there was no line @ all, next trip i will leave a hr earlier.. I am crossing over at Algodones next border east of mexicali..
#19
06-20-2008, 06:59 PM
SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Mexico > Tijuana & The Border -- Shrinking fuel supplies causing mad scramble
#20
06-20-2008, 10:02 PM
The friend of mine who has been going over told me this morning that his wife went accross yesterday to fuel up, and when returning the customs folks asked for a receipt on the fuel they bought. They didnt have one, so they were told that there was going to be a $25 fee of somesort on the fuel. He didnt understand what it was all about from her so his waiting to speak with a friend who went with her to see what this is all about. guess they want to now make $$ since many are bypassing the $5 a gallon stuff and the greed needs to be fed! Dont know if this is supposed to cover road taxes or what, will let ya know when I find out.
#21
06-21-2008, 07:19 AM
The friend of mine who has been going over told me this morning that his wife went accross yesterday to fuel up, and when returning the customs folks asked for a receipt on the fuel they bought. They didnt have one, so they were told that there was going to be a $25 fee of somesort on the fuel. He didnt understand what it was all about from her so his waiting to speak with a friend who went with her to see what this is all about. guess they want to now make $$ since many are bypassing the $5 a gallon stuff and the greed needs to be fed! Dont know if this is supposed to cover road taxes or what, will let ya know when I find out.
For me, the fuel tax on one tank is over $10.00. That kind of lost tax revenue (multiplied by tens-of-thousands of vehicles) would tend to worry any government. It's just too bad they don't always do with the fuel tax revenue what they're suppose to do...