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Gasoline Prices, Used Cars, the Economy, and What It Means for You

GetUsedParts.com — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:46:02 GMT

In an article today published by a top Energy Strategist, Elliott H. Gue discusses current economic conditions, economic projections, and the gasoline and oil issues we face as consumers in today's market.

Gue says "US will see economic growth by the end of the third quarter or early in the fourth quarter of this year," but he stresses that this will be a SLOW process.

As we know, the market is tricky and emotional. As it stands the demand for oil and gasoline is tremendously low. Yet supplies are bursting at the seams. OPEC has cut production numerous times and rigs have stopped drilling because of oversupply. Supplies are sitting in storage, waiting.

Gue accounts for the huge price drop in crude oil because of "US and global economic conditions." We can't rule out the sharp decline in price of both gasoline and oil due to the decrease in demand. We're in a difficult economic situation, people are driving less, money is tight, and using less gas.

For investors in oil and gas, history has shown time and time again that regardless of the situation, demand increases over time according to Gue. Gue sees oil to "top $80 a barrel by the year's end."

...but what about gasoline?? Gue states natural "gas prices (will be) over $6 by year-end."

Gue isn't the only analyst or economist predicting heating gas prices in the range of $6 by year-end. The average projected price of heating gas for 2010 is between $5 - $7.

We are now approaching the third quarter and the economy is picking up, SLOWLY. The average American will be adjusting to this "new" economy and no longer be able to spend in the ways he/she used to.

Average Americans will no longer be able to buy new cars and it is in their best interests to hold onto older cars longer. They will be fixing their cars with used car parts and no longer going to dealerships for overpriced parts. This is why our service has become a benefit to the average consumer, especially during today's market. If you need to locate a used auto or truck part, simply click the "Find A Part" tab at the top of the page to begin your request. Used Parts Vendors will contact you with pricing information for the parts you are looking for.

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Is possible to obtain, Ssangyong Rodius/Stavic workshop manual for free?

Jose_An1 — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:24:48 GMT

Hello guys, i just, was wondering about a idea. A few weeks ago, i've decided to update my Radio cd unit Alpine CDE-9880R with KCE-422i cable for Ipod controling and also with an extension for USB's memorys control. The problem is following: i don't know wich's the way for unit extraction, reading documents about this, and speaking with assembly specialist's at the car's concessionaire (This unit was installed in a Ssangyong Rodius/Stavic), i've had the input,that the extraction is very easy,i just have to press two little tabs on both sides of the unit and extract it. But, i can't also i've fear, some plastic parts, could be broken.
Really, i was wondering if this could be the way for the unit extraction? someone can help me about this?.
Also i was wondering if is it possible to get for free the Rodius/stavic workshop , repair , parts manuals? .I was be thinking, about this....
Someone got this manual? do you think, is it possible to obatain it for free?
can anyone, send it to me?

Thanks a lot and best regards.

Being a soccer mom.

amaddon — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:05:20 GMT

Apparently none of you have any kids. As a stay-at-home mother of six children (thank you fertility drugs!), I am always on the go. Whether it's picking up my son at soccer practice, stopping to get a mochachino at Caribou Coffee (in a recyclable cup, mind you), or dropping off my husband's dry cleaning, I rely on the safety of my SUV and need the space to cart the kids around. Like everyone, I am upset about the rising gas prices, but attacking SUVs isn't going to solve the gas crisis. What will solve it is opening up the oil reserves in Alaska that are just sitting there, waiting to be utilized. Why else would God put them there?

What do you suggest we do? Sell our Lincoln Navigator and buy 3 or 4 of your "hybrid alternatives" to drive all my kids around?! I can't even picture my husband driving one of those things, they probably don't even have leather seats!

maxima transmission

glenn — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:10:49 GMT

I had my transmission rebuilt & overhauled last year,the mechanic told me i could drive it for another 100,000 miles.6,000 miles later
the car made popping sound and wouldn't go anywhere,I had it towed back to the guy and he told me it sounds like the torque converter and that's gonna cost me $750 to repair,he never replace it the first time.Should that been replaced when he did the rebuild and overhaul? What is rebuild and overhaul? Ihad to pay someone $650 to fix it,now a month later the car won't go into 4th gear. it's a automatic.The rebuild and overhaul cost me $1800.Can someone give me answers please,I want to know if can take this guy to court.

What your car wants for christmas

NezBrave — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 03:44:24 GMT

Well since this forum seems so quiet, I thought I'd doing at least something to stir up some activity. So the question is, what would your car want for Christmas? I don't know about you, but I don't have the time to get my car working at optimal conditions. And sure, just about any car would want a ton of upgrades, bigger engine, more fuel econony. But given your limited budget, what could / would it ask for?

As for my car, I need to do something about my loss of oil. It's either burning oil or leaking, one or the other. I tend to think it's burning oil more often, because when I drive it at high speeds (70-75, it's a '90 toyota tercel), I notice alot of oil is gone the next time I check it. But my dad thinks it's only a leak, because of the mess of oil under the hood. I'm sure it's leaking some, but not sure how much, and I can't figure out where it's originating from.

That's the important thing I should get fixed. My car might also ask for more baths from time to time. I don't wash it very often, honestly.

Anyway, just post what you think your car would want for christmas. No wrong answers to this.

electric planes???

the_rizz — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:42:02 GMT

Has there been any new electric planes? Excuse my obvious out
of datetedness.
Every thing seems to have been slowed down including model production.
Ray

Stolen Emblems????!?!!?!

tjonessss — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:08:43 GMT

Why do people steal the emblems off of my bro's Honda?
Whats going on?