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Dewey316

http://www.oregonlive.com/oregonian/stories/index.ssf?/base/news/1175927213135480.xml&coll=7&thispage=1

Just something to keep on the minds of everyone, Oregon really wants to push something like this through. Hopefully this will come down to a vote of the people. This whole thing just scares me.

If this whole GPS tracking goes into effect, I guess I will be forced to become a citizan of WA.

Jenn · Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 1:36 pm Post subject:

hmmm... would like to read more but I only got through the first page of it. they want to know gender, age and location just to read the entire story!

Xophertony · Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 1:52 pm Post subject:

i am voting NO!!!

Jenn · Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 2:00 pm Post subject:

I know I don't have to tell the truth but it's the principal, ya know

rjmcgee · The Hammer Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 2328

Kage87Z · Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 2:23 pm Post subject:

Yet another reason why I do everything I can to stay out of the Soviet Socialist Republic of Oregon and its Soviet capital, Portland.

NHRA427 · Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 2:34 pm Post subject:

Funny thing is people that drive the heavy pickups that tow trailers, get half the mileage and damage the roads more then a Camaro will pay the same as the Camaro per mile. Also the government makes the new cars get better mileage and now the aren't getting enough money.

aaron_sK · Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 2:51 pm Post subject:

Hey, you're all forgetting one very important thing: Any time your car (purposfully) loses traction, you'd be paying for milage you never drove. Kinda ruins the fun of smokeshows, doesn't it? Squint

Dewey316 · Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 2:54 pm Post subject:

its GPS, it isn't based on your speedo, or tires.

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 2:58 pm Post subject:

This thing is BS either way. Granted it will keep more people from doing unnecessary driving, the whole approach is just not right.

305 302eater · Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 3:13 pm Post subject:

Sucks for you guys. I hope washington doesn't think of doing something like that. Very Happy

I don't like the gps thing.

NHRA427 · Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 3:35 pm Post subject:

I dont think it will ever happen. Look at the cost of something like this. The gps units, gas pumps and dmv problems. Then there is the problem with people bypassing it. what are they going to have service centers to install and calibrate. Will people put in a switch to turn them off? they will have to be on 24-7. If it gets turned off will it throw a signal to the cops to come check it out? Seems to be so many problems with the idea. Also the state doesnt have to have a vote on it to get it passed. Its not a new tax just a different way of getting the money so they can just do it.

NHRA427 · Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 3:37 pm Post subject:

Maybe they will install them like the breath analyzers. Car wont start unless the gps is working. That would be great for tow companys.

Sellmanb · Member Joined: 30 Nov 2004 Posts: 727 Location: Tigard, OR

BigDaddyVu · Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 7:52 pm Post subject:

I live in a america where i pump my own fuel.

Demon · Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:43 pm Post subject:

iansane · Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:49 pm Post subject:

It just spiked around here and regular is at $3/gal Mad

aaron_sK · Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:08 pm Post subject:

$3.09/3.19/3.29 near my Dad's house, $3.01 at the station next to where I work. Rolling Eyes

I'm starting to get fond memories of last year before I had the IROC tuned up. $3.45 for premium at 9mpg.

Xophertony · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 12:37 am Post subject:

the way the article describes the device it seems to me youcould just leave it home. one tester talked of removing it from her car while leaving the car parked outside.

pathology knight · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 6:54 am Post subject:

gas is high 2.90's down here in tri-cities....for regular 87. #$%^&*