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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

Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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M_Pruz Rookie Author Flint Posts:92 Points:119,540 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 10:42:05 PM Ignore M_Pruz Report Abuse A station that does not charge more for using a credit/debit card.
sonicmustang All-Star Author Alberta Posts:637 Points:149,375 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 8, 2013 4:39:15 AM Ignore sonicmustang Report Abuse Buying my preferred brand
april4 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:12,315 Points:2,428,560 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2012 5:45:49 PM Ignore april4 Report Abuse Accessibility/location
achung53 Veteran Author Orange County Posts:487 Points:85,225 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2012 1:18:19 PM Ignore achung53 Report Abuse Accessibility/location of station
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,603 Points:1,194,485 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jun 30, 2012 8:14:01 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse convenant
PapaBobP Veteran Author Detroit Posts:473 Points:231,780 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 9, 2011 12:12:02 PM Ignore PapaBobP Report Abuse Don't buy from places that look deserted, cluttered, or run down.
pcprof Champion Author Austin Posts:9,811 Points:2,477,320 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Nov 29, 2011 12:45:30 PM Ignore pcprof Report Abuse Availability of ethanol-free gas
randyt58 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,594 Points:751,755 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2011 8:58:09 AM Ignore randyt58 Report Abuse accesablity
LonghornBubba Champion Author Houston Posts:13,539 Points:2,674,030 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Nov 3, 2011 1:57:29 AM Ignore LonghornBubba Report Abuse Buying any name-brand fuel
googlee Champion Author Montreal Posts:3,014 Points:663,875 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2011 8:18:33 AM Ignore googlee Report Abuse Buying my preferred brand
bja0030 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,194 Points:535,930 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2011 7:34:09 PM Ignore bja0030 Report Abuse the price
tjc09f Veteran Author Tallahassee Posts:477 Points:693,725 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2011 6:58:53 PM Ignore tjc09f Report Abuse location of the station
OhMyGas2011 Rookie Author Quebec City Posts:32 Points:4,370 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2011 4:12:29 PM Ignore OhMyGas2011 Report Abuse Accessibility/location of station
95Vette Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,600 Points:657,430 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2011 3:50:54 PM Ignore 95Vette Report Abuse availibility of ethanol free fuel.
xwave97 Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:1,295 Points:198,160 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2011 1:07:44 AM Ignore xwave97 Report Abuse Location
estroh Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,749 Points:758,500 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2011 12:13:26 AM Ignore estroh Report Abuse Accessibility/location of station
dawnrm Rookie Author Syracuse Posts:90 Points:14,000 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 20, 2011 12:12:39 PM Ignore dawnrm Report Abuse Availability of ethanol-free gas
HardeepWA Champion Author Tacoma Posts:1,458 Points:160,460 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2011 12:48:23 AM Ignore HardeepWA Report Abuse Location of station.
pennypincher01IN Rookie Author Indiana Posts:7 Points:1,100 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2011 8:55:37 AM Ignore pennypincher01IN Report Abuse I prefer to buy gas from a nationaly know station. I dont care to get gas from admiral, gas america, valero, or grocery store stations.
celia2011 Sophomore Author Illinois Posts:104 Points:11,205 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 20, 2011 12:12:20 PM Ignore celia2011 Report Abuse price and accessibility/location of station
DB2008 All-Star Author Winnipeg Posts:675 Points:239,070 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Apr 7, 2011 10:47:51 AM Ignore DB2008 Report Abuse location
hondaON Rookie Author Toronto Posts:9 Points:620 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 1, 2011 9:25:58 PM Ignore hondaON Report Abuse Right turn exit on my way home
DelJes Rookie Author Houston Posts:10 Points:550 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2011 1:01:01 PM Ignore DelJes Report Abuse I don't want the cheap gas that does not work . I have put gas at walmart and it last less then Citgo, or chevron. I have also used speed gas station on 249 and they have good prices gas is ok there. But in the end I do look for cheaper gas
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,603 Points:1,194,485 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Feb 11, 2011 10:46:36 PM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse CONVENYANT
JH97 Rookie Author Michigan Posts:21 Points:9,250 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2011 9:42:22 PM Ignore JH97 Report Abuse All depends on location & Prices
monkey102010 Sophomore Author Tampa Posts:231 Points:454,490 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2011 1:20:52 PM Ignore monkey102010 Report Abuse i buy my favorite brand even if its out of the way
Dee_Kay Veteran Author Pittsburgh Posts:494 Points:71,800 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jan 29, 2011 5:59:57 PM Ignore Dee_Kay Report Abuse Accessibility/location of station
wrunner Champion Author Virginia Posts:4,582 Points:1,164,060 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2011 1:53:25 AM Ignore wrunner Report Abuse Availability of certain payment option - I use my Shell gas card with 5% off and then I pay it off before it accumulates interest.
SKILLZD Sophomore Author Lansing Posts:138 Points:579,250 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2011 9:00:41 AM Ignore SKILLZD Report Abuse AVAILABILITY TO OTHER ACTIVITIES... SHOPPING, ETC. LOCATION ON ROUTE
conniepooh Sophomore Author Oklahoma City Posts:168 Points:19,985 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jan 8, 2011 1:09:42 PM Ignore conniepooh Report Abuse bad business
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,603 Points:1,194,485 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2011 10:30:41 PM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse location
Dee_Kay Veteran Author Pittsburgh Posts:494 Points:71,800 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2011 5:56:17 PM Ignore Dee_Kay Report Abuse COURTESY!!!
bja0030 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,194 Points:535,930 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Dec 27, 2010 11:12:13 AM Ignore bja0030 Report Abuse location
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,878 Points:2,407,745 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Dec 27, 2010 9:35:48 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse pay at pump cc.
bja0030 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,194 Points:535,930 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Dec 24, 2010 11:31:52 AM Ignore bja0030 Report Abuse paying options
cibman Rookie Author Cincinnati Posts:54 Points:22,940 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Dec 22, 2010 1:22:03 AM Ignore cibman Report Abuse Location of station
nssalaska Rookie Author Missouri Posts:7 Points:1,500 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2010 3:03:14 AM Ignore nssalaska Report Abuse Although it's a little out of the way for me, I like to buy gas from BP or Shell.
pjhbac Veteran Author Montana Posts:426 Points:44,350 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2010 5:39:14 PM Ignore pjhbac Report Abuse Location
princess76513 Rookie Author Texas Posts:7 Points:15,630 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2010 10:01:25 AM Ignore princess76513 Report Abuse I look for convenience when shopping for gas as well. If it's too far out of the way, then I'm a sucker for the most part at going to the one closest to me.
monty28 Rookie Author Kalamazoo Posts:47 Points:37,590 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 11, 2010 5:59:11 AM Ignore monty28 Report Abuse brand recommended by manufacturer
uwatchit2 Rookie Author Riverside Posts:5 Points:460 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2010 12:42:38 PM Ignore uwatchit2 Report Abuse I usually go to the cheapest! However people are getting angry and hateful at the pump at these stations because of the long lines! I had a man get out of his car and yell at me for taking his gas pump. Of coarse I moved but what is happening when people start fighting over pumping gas!! Come on we all have places to be and is it really worth it sometimes?
Lefty06 Veteran Author Rochester Posts:345 Points:24,000 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2010 12:54:10 PM Ignore Lefty06 Report Abuse Accessibility/location of station
GhostWriter2 Rookie Author Chicago Posts:13 Points:567,225 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Nov 27, 2010 8:52:04 PM Ignore GhostWriter2 Report Abuse Accessibility/location of station
GDJ Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:80 Points:24,560 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Nov 27, 2010 9:30:38 AM Ignore GDJ Report Abuse I usually shop at a independent owner gas station simply because I know that I'm helping him feed his family.
Diva2010 Rookie Author Indianapolis Posts:14 Points:34,400 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2010 7:04:03 PM Ignore Diva2010 Report Abuse preferred brand, although prices can be diffrnt at same brand in near locations by as much as .03 -.09.
Diva2010 Rookie Author Indianapolis Posts:14 Points:34,400 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2010 7:01:36 PM Ignore Diva2010 Report Abuse rewards program esp when hungry &/or thirsty & only nuf $$ 4 gas, condition, convenice store preferred ATM in store so no bank charges
gasmanNF Rookie Author Newfoundland Posts:23 Points:2,075 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2010 11:40:57 AM Ignore gasmanNF Report Abuse Yay points. When you save up points you get on each purchase and cash in for free gas [Edited by: gasmanNF at 11/25/2010 11:44:41 AM EST]
agates Rookie Author Georgia Posts:7 Points:189,840 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2010 1:31:01 PM Ignore agates Report Abuse Convienance and location
tjpTX Rookie Author Texas Posts:12 Points:545 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2010 2:05:37 PM Ignore tjpTX Report Abuse Accessibility/location of station
jambuck Rookie Author Jacksonville Posts:10 Points:10,255 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Nov 20, 2010 11:37:48 AM Ignore jambuck Report Abuse Buying my preferred brand