Anyone altering their driving habits due to outrageous gas prices?

mshulman · 06-17-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Good To Go KC

We have two F-150's. One is a 4wd that gets a whopping 14 mpg and the other is a 6-cylinder 2wd that checks in at 16. Haven't changed any habits, still gotta get to work. Won't be getting anything more fuel efficient in the near future. Luckily the 2wd is a company truck that the gas, insurance, tags and property tax is paid for. We also have a '99 Ranger that mostly sits in the garage (it gets 18-20).

I'm curious - if you already have 1 pickup, why have a second?

I can always seem the point in having at least one - I have a Prius and a GMC Yukon. One gets 16mpg and the other gets 45mpg. The Prius is what I use for everyday use.. saves me $3k a year in gas compared the Jeep I had previously.

Depending on how much you drive, it seems by replacing the Truck you own, you could get some decent gas savings.. Also depends on how old the truck is..etc..

ada09 · 08-31-2009, 01:46 AM

Sure. I used to choose the fast route with my ZorroGPS to get to my destination, but now I just the shortest route, because it will save me much gas. Of course, when the situation is not urgent.

sjt1985 · 08-31-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ada09

Sure. I used to choose the fast route with my ZorroGPS to get to my destination, but now I just the shortest route, because it will save me much gas. Of course, when the situation is not urgent.

Take into consideration the stop and go of each route. For example, it will probably use less gas (and be faster) to go 12 miles on the highway than 10 miles with a lot of stop and go.

Jianfly · 09-07-2009, 04:29 AM

Car is really something wates my money. I bought my car cheap but the every month I have to pay for stopping, gas and many other things. I always thinking what if I bought a house.

ada09 · 09-07-2009, 04:53 AM

For a house, it is the same. You have to spend money to decorate,keep it clean, on water, electricity and so on.

ada09 · 09-07-2009, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by sjt1985

Take into consideration the stop and go of each route. For example, it will probably use less gas (and be faster) to go 12 miles on the highway than 10 miles with a lot of stop and go.

Yes. In this case, I will choose the highway as possible with my gps. It saves time and gas.

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09-07-2009, 04:53 AM	#365
ada09 How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 24	For a house, it is the same. You have to spend money to decorate,keep it clean, on water, electricity and so on.