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View Poll Results: With gas prices on the rise and us owning full size Bonnevilles that don't get the best gas mileage.
I'm going to get rid of my Bonneville for a more fuel effecient car.
7.19%
I'll keep my Bonneville regardless of the rising gas prices
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Old 10-19-2008, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by sbortoloni
I feel like I'm driving a fast leather recliner to work.
Thats about the coolest, short, direct description I've heard about a Bonneville.
Old 10-19-2008, 07:34 PM
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Cool gas prices

As far as gas prices,I just got rid of my 4 cyl to get the bonneville just when gas prices were climbing. Remember, your in America!!! Nobody is going to influence my choice in what I drive. Its our choice what we drive.the last thing I'll do is buy a hybrid.
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Originally Posted by radomirthegreat
Wow, big thread! My Bonneville gets around 24 on the highway when I don't quite get the 3-4 shift, but otherwise I'm set. I told my Honda friend that I get about 28 on the highway, and he was confused. He still thinks I'm lying.
I have a friend that thinks his wife'* car gets better gas mileage because her tank is bigger.


By the way, how bad do those guys feel now who got rid of their vehicle now that gas is below $2/gallon?

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Old 12-07-2008, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by sbortoloni
I would never ever give mine away. I feel like I'm driving a fast leather recliner to work. I love getting in it and hate getting out of it. When and if my wife ever leaves me, it will be my permanent residence. I just love to look at it. I don't know how to explain it but I'm sure you all know.
With mine even with the fishbowl effect, I feel just like sbortoloni, love the FAST leather recliner.
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i just got rid of a gas guzzling 94 silverado for my ssei, i don't think gas prices are going to be as hard on me now.
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Considering that my 2000 SSEi gets about 28MPG and my 2004 F-150 get'* 16MPG. I'll keep the Bonny for the economy as well as the thrill.
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bonne all day and i use premium weather its $1.99 OR $3.99 A GALLON.
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