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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Oct 18, 2008 9:01:00 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse When stations close to each other have the same price, what determines which one you use? convenience rewards program loyalty service brand appearance foodmart available other Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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When stations close to each other have the same price, what determines which one you use?
convenience
rewards program
loyalty
service
brand
appearance
foodmart available
other

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radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,162 Points:2,605,625 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2008 7:08:13 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse The brand.
unique0922 Rookie Author New Hampshire Posts:96 Points:11,315 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 10:16:06 PM Ignore unique0922 Report Abuse Conveniance
sydb7 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,561 Points:1,920,735 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 9:41:15 PM Ignore sydb7 Report Abuse I have developed the 10 cent rule: If a distant gas station has a price that is at least 10 cents cheaper that a "near" gas station then I will go to the distant gas station; Any amount less than 10 cents will cost me more in extra mileage than I would save in a reduced price.
cadillaccts07 Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:1 Points:520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 4:47:47 PM Ignore cadillaccts07 Report Abuse i will choose best quality .... shell
Cascadeur Rookie Author Quebec Posts:43 Points:365,345 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 8:14:42 AM Ignore Cascadeur Report Abuse If one of them honors a certain reward program it's 2% off. If not I'll go with convenience.
Luigi2008 Rookie Author Boston Posts:1 Points:220 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 7:02:57 AM Ignore Luigi2008 Report Abuse I own two trucks. The station that cares american express will get my business. Some times the pump will only take up to $75.00 a one time. I have to reinsert the card to get a fill up. If the station down the street will allow me to fill up in one card insert I will go to that staion.
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,162 Points:2,605,625 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 6:30:38 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse The brand.
sexysly Rookie Author Waterbury Posts:45 Points:38,085 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 7:36:14 PM Ignore sexysly Report Abuse If it is not crowded. That is the one i will go to first.
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,162 Points:2,605,625 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 5:52:42 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse The brand.
gasman14 All-Star Author San Diego Posts:708 Points:202,345 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 30, 2008 8:46:13 PM Ignore gasman14 Report Abuse convenience
venture00 Rookie Author Boston Posts:6 Points:3,370 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 30, 2008 7:54:42 PM Ignore venture00 Report Abuse Service I will not pump gas as I feel the prices are still to high and anyplace I buy gas should have to pay someone to pump it with a smile.
ezot92 Rookie Author Twin Cities Posts:94 Points:32,120 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Oct 30, 2008 10:08:19 AM Ignore ezot92 Report Abuse Convenience
dolphinrob Rookie Author Virginia Beach Posts:2 Points:2,865 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 30, 2008 9:44:38 AM Ignore dolphinrob Report Abuse When the gas stations are within reasonable price ranges, then convenience has the highest priority.
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,162 Points:2,605,625 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Oct 30, 2008 6:34:26 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse The brand.
19Mermaid59 Rookie Author Virginia Beach Posts:52 Points:910 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 30, 2008 4:34:28 AM Ignore 19Mermaid59 Report Abuse brand recognition
missleman Veteran Author Oakland Posts:377 Points:54,705 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 29, 2008 2:55:03 PM Ignore missleman Report Abuse The price only.
Bigtony1961 Rookie Author Los Angeles Posts:1 Points:270 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 29, 2008 1:32:18 PM Ignore Bigtony1961 Report Abuse BRAND gas is better. When Arco premium was Between $1.40-$1.50 I conducted a test to see which brand was cheaper. Cheaper in the sense of Miles per gallon and not just the visible cost per gallon. I was driving a 1990 Ford taurus with a 3.8 liter engine that had 91,000 miles. 2 oil changes in 40,000 miles. I had a cracked head and used a aluminum stop leak for the last 8,000 miles before i sold my car. I know, i should treat my cars better. I drove an average of 175 miles per day. My job is Field Supervisor for a property mgmt co. The test lasted 1 month the first time and 1 month the 2nd time. The Results were as follows: 1st test- Arco vs. Chevron- chevron at .10 more per gallon than Arco- Arco Mileage- 16 mpg mixed 60% hwy 40% city Chevron Mileage- 19 mpg 60% hwy 40% city 2nd test-Chevron vs. 76- Chevron and 76 at more than .02 higher at 76 but mostly the same price. Chevron Mileage- 19 mpg 60% hwy 40% city Union 76 Mileage- 22 mpg 60% hwy 40% city AND right away after putting in the union 76 gas i felt the engine had ALOT more kick with less pedal. Now that gas prices are twice what it was when I conducted the 2 tests, it is more cost effective to buy 76 gas instead of arco. If you use arco for the cheap price, you might want to consider your own test. but bypass the chevron test. go straight to the 76 test. I couldn't find a chevron when i filled up with 76 gas while in Redlands, ca. That's what started the 2nd test. I hope this helps everyone out there that go for the ARCO, thrifty, valero type gas just for the price. [Edited by: Bigtony1961 at 10/29/2008 4:34:56 PM EST]
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,162 Points:2,605,625 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Oct 29, 2008 7:39:42 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse The brand.
predrag Rookie Author Virginia Beach Posts:13 Points:1,490 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 29, 2008 6:29:45 AM Ignore predrag Report Abuse convenience and ease of access
theawesome1 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:9,333 Points:1,728,100 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Oct 29, 2008 5:09:50 AM Ignore theawesome1 Report Abuse My Tucson gives me 30 mpg with Shell, BP, Marathon. So if any of them is on sale I am there. Speedway, which Marathon bought & then sold, gives me the pings. Getgo has one good new station in Cleveland (W117 & I90) which also has $5 carwash, then I go when I get $1 off each gallon on a fillup of 15+.
unique0922 Rookie Author New Hampshire Posts:96 Points:11,315 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2008 8:19:20 PM Ignore unique0922 Report Abuse I used to think convenience. Now I think shortest line (thank you jbehselich) But I'm thinking both reasons are pretty much the same.
april4 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:12,184 Points:2,402,810 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2008 1:20:39 PM Ignore april4 Report Abuse convenience
runninglateNC Rookie Author Greensboro Posts:16 Points:24,685 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2008 11:27:43 AM Ignore runninglateNC Report Abuse service
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,162 Points:2,605,625 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2008 8:57:36 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse The brand.
cornflakegirl Sophomore Author Hamilton Posts:121 Points:23,015 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2008 5:39:18 AM Ignore cornflakegirl Report Abuse Can I turn right out of their lot? Often it's also the brand. I did like it when Sunoco had teamed up with CAA - but now I refuse to carry gas cards for every potential gas station I might stop at...
melair Rookie Author California Posts:2 Points:768,640 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2008 8:14:35 PM Ignore melair Report Abuse The brand and quality of the gas are the most important factors to me.
gasman14 All-Star Author San Diego Posts:708 Points:202,345 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2008 2:33:29 PM Ignore gasman14 Report Abuse convenience
Harley Dave Rookie Author Jacksonville Posts:82 Points:404,505 Joined:Dec 2002	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2008 1:38:17 PM Ignore Harley Dave Report Abuse Convenience
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,162 Points:2,605,625 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2008 9:51:01 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse The brand.
rctmct08 Rookie Author Houston Posts:6 Points:1,150 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2008 3:10:24 AM Ignore rctmct08 Report Abuse Convenience, easy pay-at-pump & receipt option
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,041 Points:1,756,775 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2008 10:52:14 PM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse Convenience - pay at pump and easy access!
tobasco Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:7,351 Points:2,110,810 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2008 9:55:59 PM Ignore tobasco Report Abuse The closer one.
Quazar911 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,070 Points:514,305 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2008 9:50:16 PM Ignore Quazar911 Report Abuse Convenience
blue06lt All-Star Author Pittsburgh Posts:622 Points:78,450 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2008 6:34:15 PM Ignore blue06lt Report Abuse Brand usually. I prefer BP cause I seem to get better mileage out of it.
JKW90684 Rookie Author Long Island Posts:58 Points:66,020 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2008 5:51:31 PM Ignore JKW90684 Report Abuse brand...depends what country it comes from. U.S. oil is a must
catchme08 Champion Author Sacramento Posts:6,616 Points:1,385,810 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2008 10:36:20 AM Ignore catchme08 Report Abuse brand
spidercoach Rookie Author Chicago Posts:2 Points:8,120 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2008 10:28:11 AM Ignore spidercoach Report Abuse when stations are close to each other with the same prices i patronage the one without attitude and rudeness some stations will not even speak and watch you like your'e stealing
gasman14 All-Star Author San Diego Posts:708 Points:202,345 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2008 10:13:14 AM Ignore gasman14 Report Abuse convenience
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,162 Points:2,605,625 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2008 8:18:53 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse The brand.
NakedDriver Champion Author Des Moines Posts:15,866 Points:2,463,150 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2008 10:43:14 PM Ignore NakedDriver Report Abuse ə when i am amongst places i know, i choose the one which is most amenable to barefoot customers. when on the road, there are a few i try to avoid, but most of the time don't care too much since i won't be going there again. ə
shopnshop Champion Author Dallas Posts:1,125 Points:329,080 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2008 8:12:13 PM Ignore shopnshop Report Abuse rewards program
aljon Rookie Author Rochester Posts:1 Points:670 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2008 7:30:47 PM Ignore aljon Report Abuse I'll patronize one brand locally as long as the price is not higher than other neighborhood stations, as I get 5 cents back per gallon by using their credit card
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,559 Points:2,623,850 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2008 7:29:25 PM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse Convenience and service
jbehselich Rookie Author Madison Posts:15 Points:57,825 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2008 6:31:08 PM Ignore jbehselich Report Abuse The one with the shorter line at the pumps
rshoultz Rookie Author Georgia Posts:62 Points:77,525 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2008 5:49:37 PM Ignore rshoultz Report Abuse I don't spend money at stations that wronged or dissatisfied me before. I don't go to Citgo out of principle.
Alvin521 Veteran Author New York Posts:470 Points:763,715 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2008 5:13:56 PM Ignore Alvin521 Report Abuse I get 5% back by using the BP Visa Card from Chase. I buy my gas at BP so long as the difference is 6 cents or less. If it is a 10 cent difference, I will go to the cheapest place, and use Costco's American Express card for 3% back. Yes. For me it is the best rewards.
sillywagon Champion Author New York Posts:14,907 Points:1,443,295 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2008 5:06:40 PM Ignore sillywagon Report Abuse I't depends... on the situation I see in front of me.
SenileOldMan Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,518 Points:942,135 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2008 4:52:58 PM Ignore SenileOldMan Report Abuse Gotta go with convenience. When I check my gas mileage, it has to be close to the interstate............
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,411 Points:1,811,260 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2008 4:32:30 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse I don't go to a station that has an Obama supporter hanging around! He/she may want to "spread the wealth" on a very local basis!
mzmajama Rookie Author Columbus Posts:9 Points:1,905 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2008 4:22:34 PM Ignore mzmajama Report Abuse i make sure i get it before the price goes up
DVDKING Rookie Author Charlotte Posts:45 Points:26,280 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2008 4:19:56 PM Ignore DVDKING Report Abuse whichever one has a box of adult DVDs is the one i stop at!!
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,099 Points:2,552,955 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2008 3:14:48 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse convenience