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Originally Posted by ryker
The cost for high octance fuel over 100k miles is roughly $800-900.00  
100,000 / 25mpg = 4000 gallons of fuel
4000 x .20 (cost for high octane) = $800.00
Cost to replace a piston or a burnt valve? De-value of the Si when the new used car buyers want proof that you used the correct fuel grade? De-value to the Si "if" future problems start to happen on the Si cars due to incorrect fuel grade?
Which is why I bought the EX.   |
$800-$900 over the course of 100,000 is not even noticable. If anyone is pinching pennies over that you need a new job, or you are overextending yourself in other areas. Im getting 30mpg in my Si, not that that matters...it just means all the sudden its $666. Lets just use your $800 for comparison, that way you can see it with your figures.
Lets say you drive ALOT. 20,000 miles/year. So it costs you $160/year in Premium vs Regular...OR $13/Month.
If you were USING Premium and paying the additional $$ you wouldnt have an issue with a burnt piston or valve.....so its not a cost in addition to the gas mileage. Devalue of the Si for proof....maybe devalue if someone has proof you diddnt? Get outta here man. Your reaching hard. Future problems that occur due to fuel wouldnt be an issue if you just put premium in from the get go.
My fiance has an EX, so im not hatin. But I can easily make the argument that the increased resale value of the Si more than makes up for the tiny increase in price for Premium fuel....by double.
Just put the freaking correct gas in the car. This is rediculous. If you can afford the Premium vs Regular, you need to be looking for a new job.