Beware of old people getting gas at Costco!!!!

[SD-E93-11]

Originally Posted by zblake

Check this out, I almost threw up when I came out to see this.

LOL, yes...you do have OP beat. That's seriously f-ed up.

[E90_SG]

Thanks for providing the link to top tier gas...now I know what "top tier" gas means...

[Sean@PYSpeed.com]

Then again, the people who have a say in "top tier gas" are the same group of people who are in the Board of Directors of OPEC.. I rather just get 91+ octane and get more intervals of oil changes.

[nchan50]

Originally Posted by zblake

Check this out, I almost threw up when I came out to see this.

Wow, almost threw up in my mouth when I saw this pic. Sorry man.

[mr_yogi]

Originally Posted by Sean@PYSpeed.com

Then again, the people who have a say in "top tier gas" are the same group of people who are in the Board of Directors of OPEC.. I rather just get 91+ octane and get more intervals of oil changes.

I dunno about that. If you actually read up on the Top Tier website, it seems like it's all about the detergent additive levels and quality of the additives. Doesn't have anything to do with the gasoline portion of the fuel.

[paradocs98]

Originally Posted by zblake

Check this out, I almost threw up when I came out to see this.

Please tell me that's photoshopped. Or from an old episode of Punkd! on MTV.

[zblake]

Originally Posted by SoTempted

Whoa, I instantly became furious upon seeing just the pic!! Looks like he tried to finagle the hell outta that shit to get it in there, any damage from that?

Grooved hood, grooved headlight, grooved bumper. $3200 to fix. plus another $500 for new clear bra. All in about $4k with rental.

[j2m]

Originally Posted by Krozi

I would have scissor kicked him in the face and stolen his car.

[j2m]

Originally Posted by zblake

Check this out, I almost threw up when I came out to see this.

FaWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWK That's EXACTLY why I NEVER gas up at Shell!

[jqsmooth]

Originally Posted by mdosu

Although I don't go to Costco for gas, I constantly observe irresponsible behavior of drivers at the pump and come uncomfortably close to clipping my car. They often try to squeeze, manuever, back into fueling spots they have no business being in. I mean, how hard is it to just wait a damn fucking minute for someone to finish up and then pull in normally, instead of playing fucking frogger in a crowded gas station? It's not like the next random customer gets a free shopping spree or something.

/rant.

+1 people don't have any patience or common sense. this is the world we live in unfortunately...

[gblansten]

Originally Posted by M_I_K_E

I was minding my own business pumping gas at Costco when an old man with his Camry backed in to my front bumper while trying to line his car up with the gas pump. Luckily there were no damages or scratches. I had a feeling he was gonna somehow fuck up and sure enough, he did.

He finally got out of the car and acted like nothing happened. I thought he didn't realize that he just bumped into my car, but I calmly asked him if he knew. He casually responded with a "yes". No apologies like this was an everyday occurrence for him, normal for him to just bump and hit cars.

Was very upset but had enough restraint to just shake my head, walk and drive away.

From now on, I will be standing in front or back of my car while pumping gas at Costco.

I've been backed into twice while I have been in cars. I've also come out to find my entire driver's side mashed in. No note.

[persian54]

ok I didn't read everything but........... no damage or not, why did you not take down their insurance info?

I'd file a claim against them no question. You hit my car, you're liable. Simple as that.

[bigjae1976]

Originally Posted by M_I_K_E

I was minding my own business pumping gas at Costco when an old man with his Camry backed in to my front bumper while trying to line his car up with the gas pump. Luckily there were no damages or scratches. I had a feeling he was gonna somehow fuck up and sure enough, he did.

He finally got out of the car and acted like nothing happened. I thought he didn't realize that he just bumped into my car, but I calmly asked him if he knew. He casually responded with a "yes". No apologies like this was an everyday occurrence for him, normal for him to just bump and hit cars.

Was very upset but had enough restraint to just shake my head, walk and drive away.

From now on, I will be standing in front or back of my car while pumping gas at Costco.

You did the right thing...I would have taken his insurance info since he showed zero contrition. I'm glad I'm out of the Philly area...there is a TERRIBLE problem with old people driving. I never realized how bad it was until I moved away from there.

[gatorfast]

Originally Posted by persian54

ok I didn't read everything but........... no damage or not, why did you not take down their insurance info?

I'd file a claim against them no question. You hit my car, you're liable. Simple as that.

If there is no damage what are they liable for?

[bigjae1976]

Originally Posted by Cloud

I'm asian too but man, asian women can't drive for shit.

I remember I was pulling into the asian shopping center in Austin and I cracked a joke, "lots of bad drivers around here." Sure enough, some vietnamese woman backed right into the rear driver's side door...luckily it was my wife's Mazda 3.

Seriously, I think the new worst group of drivers is now black women. From non-scientific evidence, I find that they are the rudest, most inattentive, combative, unskilled, and careless drivers. I've been rear ended 3 times...all...well you guessed it. In case you were wondering, I am not a member of the NAACP.

[AddictedToBavarian]

Originally Posted by mdosu

Although I don't go to Costco for gas, I constantly observe irresponsible behavior of drivers at the pump and come uncomfortably close to clipping my car. They often try to squeeze, manuever, back into fueling spots they have no business being in. I mean, how hard is it to just wait a damn fucking minute for someone to finish up and then pull in normally, instead of playing fucking frogger in a crowded gas station? It's not like the next random customer gets a free shopping spree or something.

/rant.

[pedrobot]

Circle K......, FTW!!

[mdosu]

Originally Posted by bigjae1976

Seriously, I think the new worst group of drivers is now black women. From non-scientific evidence, I find that they are the rudest, most inattentive, combative, unskilled, and careless drivers. I've been rear ended 3 times...all...well you guessed it. In case you were wondering, I am not a member of the NAACP.

+1

[mdosu]

Originally Posted by zblake

Check this out, I almost threw up when I came out to see this.

I would sum this up in two words: "bad day"

[gblansten]

Originally Posted by mr_yogi

"Top Tier" as used in "Top Tier Gas" is not referring to quality (i.e. Top vs Bottom/Low). "Top Tier" refers to the detergent used and is recommended by BMW.

Top Tier Gas Website

BP is not on the top tier gas list and yet is the recommended gas by BMW.

[BMWM5NYC]

Originally Posted by gblansten

BP is not on the top tier gas list and yet is the recommended gas by BMW.

That is because to be "top tier" you have to have ALL grades at the station graded. BP did not "pay" to have all grades certified so they are not Branded Top Tier. Their Ultimate grade with Invigorate is Top Tier gas. If you google why BP is not "top tier gas" you can read all about it. A lot of "top tier" is Marketing. All of the major gas chains in America are "top quality" gasoline.

[desertfox73]

Originally Posted by M_I_K_E

From now on, I will be standing in front or back of my car while pumping gas at Costco.

Not sure that seems like a good idea...unless you like having your knees replaced. The issue is usually people not looking, not that they see you but just don't care.