Re: Will it damage the engine if I use regular gas?

"Dan" <dantheman98@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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On Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:38:24 GMT, B A R R Y <balsapilot@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

Dan wrote:
Dear all,

If I have Lexus RX 300 and in the manual it says premium gas, but to
save money I want to use regular gas for now (until gas price comes
down, likely when hell freezes over.)

You drive a Lexus and don't want to spring for the correct fuel? <G>

Can you actually afford the car?

I see many smirk comments like this one in the replies.

Let me tell you kids this, this is the difference between a rich man
like me and poor middle-class like you. Rich folks become rich by
watching their bottom lines all the time, finding ways to save money
here and there. Middle-class tend to spend like a fool, and then
bitch about the government "not taking care of them."

It's basic economics, don't spend what you don't have, but save on
what you can save. Always go around to find deals, $20 saving here
and there can = to $10,000 by years end.

Can I afford to pump premium gas? Sure, but if I can SAVE with
regular gas and spend the money elsewhere, say mutual funds for
investments then why not?

Thanks for the good answers by some sane people here.


Dan,

"Smirk comments" are in the nature of Usenet. There's always going to be
noise in the signal. It has exactly as much effect on your life and
equanimity as puppies whining.

Most folks work for their money. This is exactly wrong - your money should
work for you. This philosophy works at any income level, and why I refrain
from comment when a luxury car owner wants to save money on gas.

Anyway, glad that you at least got some good answers.
--
Mike Harris
Austin, TX


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