She's working so much lately, it's getting to be a struggle for her to take more time off than her official number of vacation days. Only, tonight she asked me how much do you think we would get for the TJ and XJ to buy a JK like Jared's and keep it in Utah.
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Moab!
- Thread starter Phil
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DrMoab
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- Location
- The Utah Backwater
Vince said:
Wondered how long it would take you to come to your senses. I bet the shipping charges alone would cover half the build cost on one here.
Yes it would, and more. This year it will probably equal the cost of building a JK Rubicon for 35" tires.DrMoab said:
Wondered how long it would take you to come to your senses. I bet the shipping charges alone would cover half the build cost on one here.
It's a shame really. I just get the XJ built and then I move to a country where I can't even use it as a daily drive. The shipping charges are going to be a killer this year.
I'm going to play with the idea a little of selling her TJ back home and see what the numbers turn up. It makes a lot more sense to buy something local that will enable us to come back more often.
DrMoab
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- The Utah Backwater
Sent you (another) PMVince said:
SOUTHTEXASXJ
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- Location
- Odem Texas
nope everyone will just have to plan for the high price of fuel
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goodburbon
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- Location
- Westcliffe Colorado.
Yep. I can't go anywhere without my wife. If I don't bring her jeep I would never get to drive. 2 heeps x 3200 miles round trip x $3.50 /15 mpg = $1500 in fuel alone, not including tank ups for trails.
However, If I win the Lottery tonight, I'm in.
However, If I win the Lottery tonight, I'm in.
SOUTHTEXASXJ
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- Location
- Odem Texas
goodburbon said:
start saving or buying lotto tickets!!LOL
sidriptide
nobody of any consequence
- Location
- western massachusetts
i just figured out what i'm spending my "economic stimulus refund check" on..... gas!!!
SOUTHTEXASXJ
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- Location
- Odem Texas
sidriptide said:
there ya go !! gas covered!
- Location
- Alexandria, NJ
SOUTHTEXASXJ said:
Uh, well, not exactly . . . .
Northeast to Moab = roughly 2500 miles each way (includes some local Moab miles for "exploration").
MPG - being generous, let's say . . . 18
(Maybe Mike's will get this, although mine sure doesn't! :tear: )
5000 / 18 = 278 gallons
"Stimulus" payout = $600
OK, if gas is $2.159, we've got it covered!!!!
Chance of gas being at $2.159 in Oct 2008 . . . . . :greensmok :roflmao:
No matter though, there'll be plenty of NAC diehards making this trip - it's downhill on the way back (after Eisenhower tunnel), we'll just coast!
MG
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sidriptide
nobody of any consequence
- Location
- western massachusetts
Mike in NJ said:Uh, well, not exactly . . . .
Northeast to Moab = roughly 2500 miles each way (includes some local Moab miles for "exploration").
MPG - being generous, let's say . . . 18
(Maybe Mike's will get this, although mine sure doesn't! :tear: )
5000 / 18 = 278 gallons
"Stimulus" payout = $600
OK, if gas is $2.159, we've got it covered!!!!
Chance of gas being at $2.159 in Oct 2008 . . . . . :greensmok :roflmao:
No matter though, there'll be plenty of NAC diehards making this trip - it's downhill on the way back (after Eisenhower tunnel), we'll just coast!
MG
i have different math.......
single parent claiming head-of-household... $1200
2 dependant kids....... $600
that is just about exactly enough for the trip...
SOUTHTEXASXJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Odem Texas
sidriptide said:
married and one dep here so my is covered also!YEAH!! and its 1350 miles from here!
- Location
- NE Indiana
I voted yes...but let me explain
Its about 1530 to moab for me...I figured 3500 miles just to be safe. With the cummins getting about 9 mpg towing two jeeps on a trailer at $5 bucks a gallon...because its already 4.099 around here now...thats nearly $2k...
So instead of haulin two of my own rigs out, I'm gonna haul someone that is going to split fuel with me...sooooo if fuel was cheaper I bring two of my own, but due to the prices I'll have someone coming that will split fuel with me...
mac 'still cummins...but not strokin' gyvr
Its about 1530 to moab for me...I figured 3500 miles just to be safe. With the cummins getting about 9 mpg towing two jeeps on a trailer at $5 bucks a gallon...because its already 4.099 around here now...thats nearly $2k...
So instead of haulin two of my own rigs out, I'm gonna haul someone that is going to split fuel with me...sooooo if fuel was cheaper I bring two of my own, but due to the prices I'll have someone coming that will split fuel with me...
mac 'still cummins...but not strokin' gyvr
- Location
- Houston, Tx
Nope. This trip is a vacation, the fuel is part of the cost of my entertainment.
Jump This
Just another minion!
- Location
- Borrego Springs Ca.
I had planned on taking the RV, but with gas costing what it is, I'm taking the diesel and will hang at a cabin.
But I'm going to be there.
But I'm going to be there.
