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Re: secret speed limit (was: Witnesses to car accident)

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From: Anthony Datri
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 17:37
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>Why is that (only fools buy premium)?  Some car makers recommend it

Only a fool would buy such a car.

>>Since they AREN'T, how are you?

>Are you sure?  I've heard it many times on national TV that NJ has the
>cheapest gas prices.

National TV also features a Sleestak telling me to get on a Pontiac and ride,
as well as the Psychic Friends Network.

>You should come down to Maryland where it cost 1.60 for full service
>for 87 octane and 1.30 for self-serve.  

Go down to Dallas and pay $1.05.  I've yet to see < $1.15 in NJ.

>Some of us don't want to smell like gasoline,

So don't snort the nozzle.

>get soaked when it's raining,

That's why the pumps have a roof over them.

>or leave the warmth of the car to pump gas.

But opening the windor or door preserves warmth?

>BTW, it's illegal for the grunts to smoke when pumping your gas.

Lots of things are illegal, but that never stops them.

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