DreamerTheresa;1019663 said:
??? Really? The Preius gets like 40-50 mpg depending on what kind of driving you do.
Now, a Geo Metro gets about the same but I wouldn't think an MR2 would.
What would you do if gas hits 7 bucks a gallon?
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??? Really? The Preius gets like 40-50 mpg depending on what kind of driving you do.
Now, a Geo Metro gets about the same but I wouldn't think an MR2 would.
Public Transit, Biking, Walking, Carpooling. What else can we do really?
I hate the gas prices just like every other guy, but what really kills me is that gas prices have killed the racing scene in the past and I fear the same for the future.
I hate the gas prices just like every other guy, but what really kills me is that gas prices have killed the racing scene in the past and I fear the same for the future.
Here's the new international sign for gas stations:
By the way, the way i drive my 98 Civic HB, i get between 38-44 mpg city, and ~ 35 hwy, driving very carefully .
By the way, the way i drive my 98 Civic HB, i get between 38-44 mpg city, and ~ 35 hwy, driving very carefully .
I'm sure the train I take everyday to and from work will get more crowded and cost more :dunno:
I only put about 1500 miles/year on my cars. Gas is $4.89 here now for premium. I wonder how much it will be at my next fill up.... In 2-3 months :icon_razz
I only put about 1500 miles/year on my cars. Gas is $4.89 here now for premium. I wonder how much it will be at my next fill up.... In 2-3 months :icon_razz
It's really difficult to compare other countries' reactions to gas prices with the United States.
For those in public administration, sprawl is a major difference between the US and much of the world. The United States because of its infrastructure is at a huge disadvantage. Many cities are divided by property use, making travel necessary. In other countries and recently in the United States ''mixed-use property'' is becomming quite popular and functional in assisting with high gas prices, cheap public transit, and morality(seriously.)
Anyhow with this in mind, I will do what most will do, reduce spending(food, gas, hobby, novelty,) drive when necessary, and wait for the economy to reach equilibrium.
Also save for a home, its a perfect time to buy a house.
When we level out the USA will be a new USA, hopefully.
Matt-
For those in public administration, sprawl is a major difference between the US and much of the world. The United States because of its infrastructure is at a huge disadvantage. Many cities are divided by property use, making travel necessary. In other countries and recently in the United States ''mixed-use property'' is becomming quite popular and functional in assisting with high gas prices, cheap public transit, and morality(seriously.)
Anyhow with this in mind, I will do what most will do, reduce spending(food, gas, hobby, novelty,) drive when necessary, and wait for the economy to reach equilibrium.
Also save for a home, its a perfect time to buy a house.
When we level out the USA will be a new USA, hopefully.
Matt-
ride my motorcycle and suck it up on rainy days and drive my little toyota truck... take the supra out on the weekends is what will probably end up happening
SupraOfDoom;1019672 said:
I'm sorry, but why do people seem to be (for the lack of a better word) "amazed" by the Prius' economy figures? They aren't special considering a 80s Peugeot diesels will do 60+MPG all day long...
I'd buy 100 octane. Seems the price for 100 octane has been fluxuating between $7.40 - $7.60 per gallon for the past year. If it stays that way, I'd just fill up on that. :biglaugh:
BorHor;1019664 said:
You got that shit right!
My wife likes "Love Song", but I tend to like the heavier songs like "Heaven's Trail", Don't De-Rock Me"
Anyway, at $7 a gallon, I'd at least walk my mile to work, and get the wife something much more economical than an SUV. Maybe I'd take $100 and a pay stub to the Kia dealer.
I'm not sure what kinda of jobs most of you all have. But i run a small warehouse with 5 trucks that run all day all week. We have seen a increase of around 2000.00 on some weeks going toward diesel. We had a load come in the a few days ago, the driver was telling me of a guy in the company that is a owner operater. He said that he got 2500.00 for aload which use to be a good price but once he figured the diesel cost and normal repair cost he would be halling for around 100.00. I don't know what alot of small trucking companies are going to do. We have had to make alot of trips tighter together and limit our stops. So if gas and diesel keeps going on up i suppose i will be looking for another job.
^ I was just wondering about this while I was in a case today because i seen diesel was like $5/gal already...
My parents used to drive for a company so this wouldn't ahve been a big deal, but I know a few people who do the owner/op thing... and I'm guessing that their new truck is going to be going up for sale.
My parents used to drive for a company so this wouldn't ahve been a big deal, but I know a few people who do the owner/op thing... and I'm guessing that their new truck is going to be going up for sale.
Run my diesel Mercedes on WVO. 
The hybrids don't get the greatest MPG, that's for sure. If you want good mileage, get a diesel...I believe the VW Lupo (diesel) gets around 70MPG. Too bad it's not sold in the US.
The hybrids don't get the greatest MPG, that's for sure. If you want good mileage, get a diesel...I believe the VW Lupo (diesel) gets around 70MPG. Too bad it's not sold in the US.
