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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2010 10:26:57 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse What is the most important factor (aside from price) that influences where you buy fuel? Buying my preferred brand Buying any name-brand fuel Availability of certain payment options Availability of ethanol-free gas Availability of convenience store/ATM Accessibility/location of station Condition of the station in general NA or I don’t buy fuel Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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What is the most important factor (aside from price) that influences where you buy fuel?

Buying my preferred brand
Buying any name-brand fuel
Availability of certain payment options
Availability of ethanol-free gas
Availability of convenience store/ATM
Accessibility/location of station
Condition of the station in general
NA or I don’t buy fuel

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Ubee Rookie Author Ottawa Posts:1 Points:11,620 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2010 2:07:59 PM Ignore Ubee Report Abuse I like to buy my gas where they sell a lots of gas so that way I don't get the res of the tank and have some dirt in it. I also like to go were you come to the cash the cashier welcome you with a nice smile.
kag2010 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:5,269 Points:1,022,685 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2010 1:08:44 PM Ignore kag2010 Report Abuse Availability of ethanol-free gas.
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,637 Points:2,204,430 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2010 12:49:43 PM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse Buying my preferred brand
Krisket Champion Author Washington DC Posts:4,807 Points:448,240 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2010 11:53:42 AM Ignore Krisket Report Abuse The guy sitting next to me with the gun pointed at my head is really my primary factor.
wild3bill Champion Author New York Posts:2,546 Points:1,687,340 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2010 11:31:17 AM Ignore wild3bill Report Abuse Location: There was a station right by the front gate of the place I worked for over 10 years.I bought gss or Diesel there only once perhaps twice in over ten years. IT is a solo station,couple of miles from other stations or towns or villages with post offices.There has been controversy as to in which Area it should be listed. The place where I worked downsized, the half nearest the station is Vacant & Available: for sale or lease.Now I go to that station because it often has one of the best prices of the two nearest areas. [Edited by: wild3bill at 11/12/2010 11:33:14 AM EST]
wild3bill Champion Author New York Posts:2,546 Points:1,687,340 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2010 10:42:39 AM Ignore wild3bill Report Abuse LOCATION Is what I should should have stated. I check gas buddy and other sites to check gas and Diesel prices along any route I might take in a given week and pick a place to fuel up -or- modify the route to stop at a very cheap place if it is not far out of the way! Too often when the cheapest price at a solo station is price BOGUS! I look for a cluster of stations with good prices so if the best price is phoney, or the cheapest guy raises his price to match the neighborhood.I like a cluster of3 or 4 stations within 1/2 mile two such clusters within 2 miles is even better!Some station drop price 5¢ or 3¢ on a certain day or days. Too many just post a sign but are not very good about doing the price drop reliably
Toyotatrollop Champion Author Baltimore Posts:7,469 Points:829,525 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2010 10:08:36 AM Ignore Toyotatrollop Report Abuse Availability of pay at the pump. I would be less likely to go to a station if I know they haven't upgraded their pumps for credit cards.
2gjh Champion Author North Dakota Posts:3,174 Points:2,447,600 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2010 9:12:13 AM Ignore 2gjh Report Abuse How about an other category? For car wash or service availability.
LongPlay Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:4,253 Points:1,242,125 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2010 8:33:02 AM Ignore LongPlay Report Abuse Since the question specifically excluded price, the location is most important. I always go to the cheapest station that I can get to with little or no deviation from my desired path. It does not take much extra driving to eliminate a few cents a gallon difference in price.
TooHigh Veteran Author Twin Cities Posts:267 Points:1,528,840 Joined:May 2001	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2010 8:20:28 AM Ignore TooHigh Report Abuse I would have voted for "Availability of ethanol-free gas" if it was possible, but can't find anyplace where I drive that I can get ethanol-free gas. I would drive out of my way and pay extra to get some.
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,723 Points:2,473,565 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2010 6:45:29 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse Availability of ethanol-free gas.
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,561 Points:2,719,725 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2010 6:43:26 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Name brand and proximity
capt455 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:1,423 Points:817,335 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2010 6:23:20 AM Ignore capt455 Report Abuse Above all else, not having to pre-pay! Thanks to a few good-for-nothing thieves, this is a rare thing these days. Ingle's supermarkets don't require pre-pay at the pumps nearer to the pay-booth, and they have just about the lowest price around. About 90% of my local fuel purchases are there.
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,764 Points:1,812,735 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2010 5:24:18 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse Buying my preferred brand.
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,099 Points:2,552,955 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2010 5:24:17 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse Close to home
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,041 Points:1,756,775 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2010 1:47:29 AM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse It's interesting that location is the overwhelming #1 choice. You'd think on a site full of price hawks, we'd drive a mile or two more to save. Or maybe that says more about how gas prices are "fixed" than anything else.
NavyEOD Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:10,016 Points:2,023,100 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 11:09:58 PM Ignore NavyEOD Report Abuse Location and prices!!!
paulydel Champion Author Delaware Posts:8,799 Points:848,800 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 10:50:06 PM Ignore paulydel Report Abuse I mostly use Shell but sometimes I use Sunoco.
Dancin Champion Author Toronto Posts:5,510 Points:2,082,255 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 8:45:37 PM Ignore Dancin Report Abuse Outside of price considerations, it has to be the most convenient on my driving route. No point going out of one's way if the costs are the same.
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,637 Points:2,204,430 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 7:50:07 PM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse Buying my preferred brand
Winoscientist Champion Author Maryland Posts:7,926 Points:1,376,210 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 5:52:56 PM Ignore Winoscientist Report Abuse If we can fill up on beer and spirits while we fill-up, then I'll send my man-servant in to do so.
BenGast Sophomore Author Boise Posts:129 Points:223,955 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 5:40:57 PM Ignore BenGast Report Abuse Accessibility /location of station is first on the list for me. I have not had any fuel related problems that would lead me to think I need to go out of my way to find good gas. The only gas related problem I recall having was with a Corvair I was restoring. I ran ethanol for the higher octane it required. This cleaned out the old fuel system and plugged all four carburetor filters. Since alcohol is a good solvent this was not a big surprise. After that first tank and with new filters everything was fine.
wildredbill Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:3,913 Points:564,465 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 5:33:04 PM Ignore wildredbill Report Abuse The reason people don't bother looking for non ethanol stations anymore is that they are all now E10 stations.
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,016 Points:2,706,780 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 4:47:04 PM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse location, can I get in and out without alot of hassle.
hdrider269 Sophomore Author Milwaukee Posts:154 Points:167,980 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 3:43:08 PM Ignore hdrider269 Report Abuse The Quality of gas and the up keep of the station is extremely important, however like most people PRICE is also a main factor in where I purchase gas.
pennypincherAB Sophomore Author Edmonton Posts:133 Points:21,010 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 2:59:08 PM Ignore pennypincherAB Report Abuse Accessibility/location of station.
Lou08 Champion Author California Posts:1,084 Points:252,410 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 2:50:52 PM Ignore Lou08 Report Abuse Go Atomic! Oh, I forgot about the young cute Blondie with short dress and plunging v8 shirt when she bents over you can see for ever!!! Really good at handing out change and smiles has she accidentally touches your hand. It's not her fault that she's short a dollar each time, after all no when is perfect. There's no category for entrainment!!! That's my most important factor that influences where I buy gas. Of course when the old lady is with me I pay at the station pump. Price only or show me.
CW4bear Rookie Author Indianapolis Posts:7 Points:970,565 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 2:35:41 PM Ignore CW4bear Report Abuse You didn't mention REWARDS PROGRAMS for special deals and point redemption.
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,411 Points:1,811,260 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 2:19:26 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse 100% gas, access and no "freeloaders" hanging around!
Lasing Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:14,219 Points:2,309,325 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 2:14:34 PM Ignore Lasing Report Abuse Cheapest price is first, but then pay at the pump. I have driven away without pumping if I see they won't take my cc at the pump. Also, if the sign doesn't match the pump price. Couple weeks ago I tried to stop at a place with a good price on the sign only to see the price at the pump was .10 higher than advertised. I drove to another station.
Lou08 Champion Author California Posts:1,084 Points:252,410 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 2:07:30 PM Ignore Lou08 Report Abuse Go Atomic! The location of Quik Stop Gas station and price meets my needs cheapest in Vacaville, Ca. doesn't hurt either.
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,723 Points:2,473,565 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 1:57:41 PM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse Availability of ethanol-free gas.
rvd09 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,053 Points:30,585 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 1:37:07 PM Ignore rvd09 Report Abuse Accessibility/location of station
WisJohnson Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:4,802 Points:157,895 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 1:23:10 PM Ignore WisJohnson Report Abuse Whether they will they barter gas for beaver pelts.
Boonebuggy Veteran Author New York City Posts:265 Points:503,520 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 1:03:15 PM Ignore Boonebuggy Report Abuse Accessibility.
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,906 Points:2,368,635 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 1:00:27 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse clean floor where you stop for gas, some places there is oil or gas next to where you get off to fill up, not at q.t. on forest and also at mockingbrid next to love field. if the machine runs out paper, just call the desk, and they will bring your paper in last than two minutes ( I, have check them three times.
KCK8 Champion Author Kansas Posts:6,565 Points:219,225 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 11:47:27 AM Ignore KCK8 Report Abuse The ones that have a saloon close by.
MrBally Veteran Author Detroit Posts:464 Points:1,949,730 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 11:34:23 AM Ignore MrBally Report Abuse The hard to get to stations (left turns, lots of traffic, etc.) are always the most difficult to access. It sucks.
riceburner1 All-Star Author Tampa Posts:693 Points:56,035 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 11:27:06 AM Ignore riceburner1 Report Abuse Price and how close to my location.. I won't go 10 miles out of my way to save 50 cents .. But I do have lots of choices within 2 miles to choose from, including Wal-Mart which gives me 3 cents per gallon under other alternative gas sources !! THANK YOU AMERICA FOR JOINING ME IN SENDING A MESSAGE TO OUR GOVERNMENT THIS PAST ELECTION !! IT WILL NOW BE UP TO THEM TO SHOW US HOW HOPE AND CHANGE WILL TAKE PLACE !! WE WILL SEE IF THEY GOT THE MESSAGE !!! MORE CHANGE TO COME IN 2012 !!! [Edited by: riceburner1 at 11/11/2010 11:29:00 AM EST]
riceburner1 All-Star Author Tampa Posts:693 Points:56,035 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 11:21:48 AM Ignore riceburner1 Report Abuse Price and how close to my location.. I won't go 10 miles out of my way to save 50 cents .. But I do have lots of choices within 2 miles to choose from, including Wal-Mart which gives me 3 cents per gallon under other alternative gas sources !!
oobloob Champion Author Baltimore Posts:1,502 Points:1,449,685 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 10:33:40 AM Ignore oobloob Report Abuse Whichever signs have the prettiest colors.
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,705 Points:2,381,995 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 10:24:23 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse pay at pump cc.
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,561 Points:2,719,725 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 9:55:57 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Name brand and accessibility
PKVol Champion Author Nashville Posts:10,642 Points:1,923,635 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 9:30:35 AM Ignore PKVol Report Abuse My option wasn't available, but I support the stations that are the first to lower and the last to raise prices. There are always 3-4 stations in the same areas where I purchase gas with the same price and this is how I determine which station to purchase from.
FuelBarge Champion Author Long Island Posts:9,210 Points:2,078,240 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 9:18:13 AM Ignore FuelBarge Report Abuse For me it is accessibility. If it would require me to detour five minutes to get to a station because it is on a limited access highway, and I am going the wrong direction, or traffic is nightmare around it, I would avoid it.
AnObserver Champion Author New Jersey Posts:8,364 Points:2,259,730 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 9:06:26 AM Ignore AnObserver Report Abuse I will always 'reward' the station selling at a lower price unless the station is significantly out of the way or looks like it my not be dispensing good fuel
Mulltech Rookie Author Long Island Posts:95 Points:577,995 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 9:04:41 AM Ignore Mulltech Report Abuse Besides buying gas at the most convenient location for me as the main reason for me, I make it a point to try to buy gas at the same station ALL the time. That way, if I every wind up with a dirty contaminated load of fuel, I think I may have a better chance of getting the gas station to take care of any problem. It never happened to me, but I know a couple of people that had this problem. I have all the receipts to prove my purchases and the miles I drive to work out mathematically.
BartBuzz Champion Author Atlanta Posts:8,895 Points:1,777,710 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 8:32:24 AM Ignore BartBuzz Report Abuse It's interesting how many complaints about ethanol there are on GasBuddy. Yet, only 5% say they look for ethanol-free gas??
michael562 Champion Author Tennessee Posts:10,287 Points:2,039,905 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 8:29:20 AM Ignore michael562 Report Abuse easy on, easy off
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,099 Points:2,552,955 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 6:27:39 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse I buy at a station close to home
cuzLorne Rookie Author Ontario Posts:12 Points:284,715 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 5:39:30 AM Ignore cuzLorne Report Abuse I try to buy from my local, small-business, honest, independent, mechanic. You omitted this category from your voting options, which might apply as I travel across country.
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,764 Points:1,812,735 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2010 5:23:18 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse Buying my preferred brands.