BC Gas Price
#121
Re: BC Gas Price
$85 to fill up the SUV from a quarter tank yesterday. It hurts.
We wanted to go electric when we were car shopping but there is literally nothing available for the size we need for our household. Closest thing was a Toyota Highlander Hybrid but A) that still consumes gas and B) it was the most painfully boring car to drive, so we opted for a Subaru Ascent. I'm hoping when my lease is up at the end of 2024 we can return it and there will be a good size somewhat affordable fully electric SUV available because I am done with these gas prices.
We wanted to go electric when we were car shopping but there is literally nothing available for the size we need for our household. Closest thing was a Toyota Highlander Hybrid but A) that still consumes gas and B) it was the most painfully boring car to drive, so we opted for a Subaru Ascent. I'm hoping when my lease is up at the end of 2024 we can return it and there will be a good size somewhat affordable fully electric SUV available because I am done with these gas prices.
https://www.tesla.com/en_ca/modelx
#122
Re: BC Gas Price
Sounds like you need a Tesla Model X Plaid 0-100km/h in 2.6 seconds, not bad for a 7 seater SUV
https://www.tesla.com/en_ca/modelx
https://www.tesla.com/en_ca/modelx
#123
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Location: Somewhere between Vancouver & St Johns
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Re: BC Gas Price
Anybody know how these full electric vehicles perform in minus 30C temps if left unplugged on an outdoor parking lot in Winnipeg/Regina for 9 hours a day?
Lots of money to be spent by condo boards to have outdoor/indoor parking spots to be converted to accept recharging plug ins.
#125
Re: BC Gas Price
Do you have a tighter garage than this bloke?
Skip to 3min 10 secs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PqpqSGyuRU
Skip to 3min 10 secs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PqpqSGyuRU
#126
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Re: BC Gas Price
Neat looking car, but at the price I will have to pass, maybe one day a decent electric car will be available for under 20,000.
#127
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Re: BC Gas Price
Sounds like you need a Tesla Model X Plaid 0-100km/h in 2.6 seconds, not bad for a 7 seater SUV
https://www.tesla.com/en_ca/modelx
https://www.tesla.com/en_ca/modelx
Or a Mustang Mach-E
https://www.ford.ca/suvs/mach-e/2021...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
Last edited by Siouxie; Jun 29th 2021 at 11:29 pm.
#128
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Re: BC Gas Price
Not Intelcom and in the US, but I doubt it's much if any different in Canada based on the Intelcom reviews and the ex-Amazon drivers I used to work with, unrealistic expectations, not drinking water to avoid needing to use the bathroom, peeing into bottles, doesn't sound like a healthy work environment.
I will say based on the video, someone like me with IBS would not last very long in that job.
Last edited by scrubbedexpat091; Jun 30th 2021 at 6:05 am.
#129
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Re: BC Gas Price
Moving on up, moving on up to the gas price in the skyyyyyy.
https://vancouversun.com/news/local-...-c-experts-say
Gas in Vancouver hit an all time high on Canada Day hitting 173.9 for the first time, previous high price was back in April 2019 when it hit 172.9.
Current price is 30 cents higher than April 2021 and 85 cents higher than April 2020.
I guess the upside is, a Mazda 2 only costs $60 to fill at these prices, but only make it about 300km on a tank in stop and go traffic.
Downside is it will make door dash more or less not worth doing, $6-$8 delivery payment to go 10-20km at these price may end up losing money in the end.
https://vancouversun.com/news/local-...-c-experts-say
Gas in Vancouver hit an all time high on Canada Day hitting 173.9 for the first time, previous high price was back in April 2019 when it hit 172.9.
Current price is 30 cents higher than April 2021 and 85 cents higher than April 2020.
I guess the upside is, a Mazda 2 only costs $60 to fill at these prices, but only make it about 300km on a tank in stop and go traffic.
Downside is it will make door dash more or less not worth doing, $6-$8 delivery payment to go 10-20km at these price may end up losing money in the end.
Last edited by scrubbedexpat091; Jul 5th 2021 at 5:19 am.
#131
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Joined: Sep 2017
Location: Halifax, NS
Posts: 345
Re: BC Gas Price
Moving on up, moving on up to the gas price in the skyyyyyy.
https://vancouversun.com/news/local-...-c-experts-say
Gas in Vancouver hit an all time high on Canada Day hitting 173.9 for the first time, previous high price was back in April 2019 when it hit 172.9.
Current price is 30 cents higher than April 2021 and 85 cents higher than April 2020.
I guess the upside is, a Mazda 2 only costs $60 to fill at these prices, but only make it about 300km on a tank in stop and go traffic.
Downside is it will make door dash more or less not worth doing, $6-$8 delivery payment to go 10-20km at these price may end up losing money in the end.
https://vancouversun.com/news/local-...-c-experts-say
Gas in Vancouver hit an all time high on Canada Day hitting 173.9 for the first time, previous high price was back in April 2019 when it hit 172.9.
Current price is 30 cents higher than April 2021 and 85 cents higher than April 2020.
I guess the upside is, a Mazda 2 only costs $60 to fill at these prices, but only make it about 300km on a tank in stop and go traffic.
Downside is it will make door dash more or less not worth doing, $6-$8 delivery payment to go 10-20km at these price may end up losing money in the end.
#132
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Re: BC Gas Price
We will keep it until it stops running or needs a major repair that isn't worth the cost of fixing.
The biggest issue so far was a steering column problem, but turned out it was a recall issue from 2015 but we were not contacted (odd since I did register the car with Mazda as the dealer suggested in the event of a recall.) and Mazda dealer tried to weasel out of it saying it was no longer recalled, but after some escalation with Mazda Canada, it was fixed without charge in the end. So 1 point for Mazda Canada but 0 for that dealer.
Last edited by scrubbedexpat091; Aug 1st 2021 at 7:48 pm.
#133
Re: BC Gas Price
Apparently Mercedes Benz is coming out with a 7 seater electric car in 2023, estimated around $57K (USD), called the Mercedes-Benz EQB
Looks quite nice, I'd consider this over a Model X personally. Still expensive but at least getting closer to attainable, especially after the rebates.
https://www.caranddriver.com/mercedes-benz/eqb
Looks quite nice, I'd consider this over a Model X personally. Still expensive but at least getting closer to attainable, especially after the rebates.
https://www.caranddriver.com/mercedes-benz/eqb
Last edited by CanadaJimmy; Aug 11th 2021 at 7:33 pm.
#134
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Re: BC Gas Price
When there is a good, smallish, electric vehicle that sells new for $20k-$22k range they will finally be within reach, because generally a couple year old $20k new car sells in a range we could achieve.
Although I saw a Nissan Leaf 2017 for $17,000 which I guess isn't too bad, but seems the battery may only last about 10 years?
I got the 10 year from a couple websites about the leaf, well they say may last up to 10 years.
Kind of thinking for me, going back to a gas powered scooter is the best option, cuts insurance, cuts gas but no fussing with electric and batteries.
Although I saw a Nissan Leaf 2017 for $17,000 which I guess isn't too bad, but seems the battery may only last about 10 years?
I got the 10 year from a couple websites about the leaf, well they say may last up to 10 years.
Kind of thinking for me, going back to a gas powered scooter is the best option, cuts insurance, cuts gas but no fussing with electric and batteries.
#135
Re: BC Gas Price
$1.57 here today, this is getting ridiculous. At least we have lorry drivers to deliver it though