So are you ready to change?

[sleepersatty99]

So with the Gas prices the way they are now and where they will be in a few months, are you ready/looking for a different way of transportation? I was thinking of getting a scooter for the around the neighborhood and maybe to and from work. what about you guys? doing much driving?

[omgjacki]

I'm going to get a second job to pay for gas.

[Rush]

I was going to get another 'toy' when I graduate college .. Now I'm prolly gonna buy something that gets better gas mileage, has more cargo space, and has more than two doors. Bleh.

But really, I don't mind. As long as I have at least one fun car in my possession that I can romp on every now and then, I can deal with driving something more intelligent on a daily basis.

[ASIAN JUL]

I'm buying a horse.

[xarchiex]

I'm buying a horse.

well i want a horse and buggy so can have 2horsepower instead of just 1hp

[Kiro]

Sticking with NA... not that I was a big fan of boost to begin with.

[CleanNeon98]

I'm just going to try and do more business at work, regardless of the price of gas. My car already gets 30+ so I could really care less, even if it goes up to 5 a gallon, I fill up once a week, an extra $20 a week is not going to make or break my bank account.

[ASIAN JUL]

well i want a horse and buggy so can have 2horsepower instead of just 1hp

Gonna throw a set of rims on it, too?! :lol:

No, seriously, I cringe every time I'm at the pump.

[05Accent]

I just got my dream car about 4 month ago, let me think.... hell no!

[OverBoostedEvo]

def not changing, i only fill my car up once every two weeks(helps i have a company vehicle to drive everyday to work) Im still debating on a evo x or a new mustang gt as my new daily so i can get back to building my current evo. And as far as my truck goes i only drive that when i need to haul things otherwise it stays parked... i think i put maybe 2k on it last year lol

[DTownHemiD]

The gas prices ain't gonna hold me back :thumbup:

[Slevin]

The gas prices ain't gonna hold me back :thumbup:

what this guy said

[scott8989]

i just spent 50 bucks to fill my tank T.T stupid premium that already costs 3.69. im buying a bike when i get a chance to. getting 20 mpg average sucks

[Honduh]

I'm just going to try and do more business at work, regardless of the price of gas. My car already gets 30+ so I could really care less, even if it goes up to 5 a gallon, I fill up once a week, an extra $20 a week is not going to make or break my bank account.

Alex hit it on the money.

[Slevin]

i just spent 50 bucks to fill my tank T.T stupid premium that already costs 3.69. im buying a bike when i get a chance to. getting 20 mpg average sucks

unless you drive the bike like a bitch you don't get much better gas mileage haha

[EklipzGSXkid]

For the amount ppl will spend on a street bike to daily commute, Or another ''gas friendly'' car + gas and insurance on top of either or, They can easily just spend that money on the extra fuel prices over the next few years...... I never did understand why people do that.

If you have a modified car, You need to ''pay to play'', And fuel is just one of those costs. Buy race fuel for awhile, At $2x.xx a gallon, Then go buy 93 octane and you'll never think twice about paying for premium fuel at the pump. It's better to not even look at the price of fuel, Rather so just pay for it being you need it anyways.

[Sublime1304]

I just filled up 10 gallons of fuel today and it cost me $40...thats a little more than half of what my car can take. But you have to treat it as a necessity or else your not getting anywhere. Its only gonna get worse. There is no need to overprice gas either

[Got Insulin?]

. There is no need to overprice gas either

Economics 101: Demand V. Consumption V. How much money can I make when I call the shots?

[omgjacki]

For the amount ppl will spend on a street bike to daily commute, Or another ''gas friendly'' car + gas and insurance on top of either or, They can easily just spend that money on the extra fuel prices over the next few years...... I never did understand why people do that.

This. It's going to cost you more in the long run. Not worth it.

[jspek]

im gonna change by hitting 9k more often. or just use the ruckus.

[DownforceTom]

I just got my dream car about 4 month ago, let me think.... hell no!

The gas prices ain't gonna hold me back :thumbup:

Year & a half ago for me, but same scenario.

[supraghost]

Sticking with NA... not that I was a big fan of boost to begin with.

thats too bad.

i have two 13sec turbo cars that get over 30mpg so i dont really care.

[Kiro]

My 13-second turbo 200sx gets 38mpg when I turn down the boost, though that's not what I was thinking about at the time. Putting aside my fantasies of boosting an NA engine until gas costs are much less significant in my budget (currently takes up 20% of my income). To be honest, introducing forced induction was always a bit out of my reach anyway.

[SovXietday]

If you have a modified car, You need to ''pay to play'', And fuel is just one of those costs. Buy race fuel for awhile, At $2x.xx a gallon, Then go buy 93 octane and you'll never think twice about paying for premium fuel at the pump. It's better to not even look at the price of fuel, Rather so just pay for it being you need it anyways.

Yup, those guys who are running 100+ octane really feel it, and the VP fuels are even worse. $25 a gallon, hooooly crap.

This is why I went E85. Slightly higher upfront cost, but in the long run it all works out.

[justinlansdale]

luckily, I own a turbo car, 4.3 vortec s10, and a bike so when the economy gets tough...I'll just ride my CBR haha.

[Chopper17]

Yall are lucky my truck maybe gets 8-10mpg, 39 gallon tank, and only 300-400 miles per tank. It takes right now around $140 to fill my truck from completely empty and I do drive alot. My change is to slow down on driving and hopefully get a raukus or a cheap street bike this spring unless I find a new job since I just got f'd over by my current one then Ill get my 02 z06 like I was planning on doing.

[vdcoff]

i have my motorcycle to help out, might get a second part-time job for gas money

[Robevo]

i have a 5.7L crewmax tundra for DD... LOL

[sleepersatty99]

So do you think that you will be on top of the little things that will help your MPG? E.G Oil changes and Tire pressure?


EDIT: Moped here I come! LOL

[morla]

I can see selling a car to get a different one for better milage and what not. I don't get when people buy a second car for better milage:screwy:

I was actually just talking to someone today about this. He wanted to buy a car for better milage. So I asked him why he would want to BUY a car? If you can afford a second car I say go for it, but why would you buy a second car just to save money on gas. :roll: I think some people don't think of the fact that with the money you spend on the car the gas money you save won't match for a long time

[Sublime1304]

^you spend more money on the car than gas. If you can afford another car, you can afford gas basically

[Fujito]

I'm going to spend $15,000 in mods to get +10 mpg.

I hear if I get a big ass turbo that doesn't begin to spool until 5500 RPM I can get 30+mpg if I stay under boost!

[SL8Brick]

Not exactly a "solution", but I purchased a cheap electric scooter last year. It works pretty well...top speed: 25mph...range(w/my 265lb ass) 6-10mi. It also folds up and fits neatly in the back of the Avant. Of coarse, they're illegal for use on public roads and sidewalks in PA. My weekly fuel costs are currently @ $70-80. When they climb over $100/week, I might entertain the possibility of using the scooter to shorten my daily commute and take my chances w/the authorities.

[FenderGuitars777]

I'm going to continue to drive 40 miles to work everyday... bleh.

[JSpecV03]

For the amount ppl will spend on a street bike to daily commute, Or another ''gas friendly'' car + gas and insurance on top of either or, They can easily just spend that money on the extra fuel prices over the next few years...... I never did understand why people do that.

If you have a modified car, You need to ''pay to play'', And fuel is just one of those costs. Buy race fuel for awhile, At $2x.xx a gallon, Then go buy 93 octane and you'll never think twice about paying for premium fuel at the pump. It's better to not even look at the price of fuel, Rather so just pay for it being you need it anyways.

what he said. i dont even bother looking. theres no point. i just pump and pay it off at the end of the month.

[FazdaGt]

I've got a moped. But I bought it moreso for running around town...I'll run it to work occasionally, but I'll continue to drive the M3 because that's the reason I bought it.

[devildog214]

yeah theres nothing you can do, all my friends do is talk about bikes for the summer but whats the point unless you already have one, even then people dont buy bikes just to get good gas mileage 1/3 of the year. I will probably drive less aggressive, i only fill up once a week around 40-50 bucks. Yeah just avoid driving aggresssivly, driving when its not needed, etc. I didnt buy the car for the mpgs.

[Chopper17]

Yea I can afford the diesel in my truck but its more motivation to get another vehicle/bike to get better mpg (fyi i buy my own **** so no one as stuff to say about parents buying me ****)

[sleepersatty99]

I've got a moped. But I bought it moreso for running around town...I'll run it to work occasionally, but I'll continue to drive the M3 because that's the reason I bought it.

Yeah thats why i want one. But not sure if ill look like a big dork on one. I mean im only 6'7. lol

[FazdaGt]

I'm only 5' 3" and I look 15 so I can get away with it haha

[sleepersatty99]

I'm only 5' 3" and I look 15 so I can get away with it haha

Yeah ill look like a 15 year old on a big wheel. haha
But thats not going to discourage me from getting one.

[PAFirefighter11]

22 MPG+ in the M3, 44+ on the bike. I'll just be riding the bike more often since I already have it.

[Chris B.]

A large part of my driving is either tax deductile or can be reimbursed by work through expense reports. At this point, I don't have any plans to change. However I may use gas prices as an excuse to get underdrive pulleys and a lightweight aluminum driveshaft.

[Subie_sleeper]

I'll be running the Baja on its lowest boost/timing map & trying to stay under 70mph.
I can get 350 miles out of the 16.9 gallon tank when I stick to it.
(Of course that's running on fumes to the pump, which isn't the best idea :lol:)

[Honest_Bob]

I'll be doing 55 in my accent getting 35+ mpg.

[xarchiex]

i already have a bike so ill just stick to riding that once warm enough.

[SovXietday]

Guys looking into bikes aren't thinking about all the gear they need either. A good helmet alone isn't cheap, plus the jacket, boots, pants, gloves, etc.

[vdcoff]

Guys looking into bikes aren't thinking about all the gear they need either. A good helmet alone isn't cheap, plus the jacket, boots, pants, gloves, etc.

agreed, but it is still cheaper than buying a whole new car

[vdcoff]

A large part of my driving is either tax deductile or can be reimbursed by work through expense reports. At this point, I don't have any plans to change. However I may use gas prices as an excuse to get underdrive pulleys and a lightweight aluminum driveshaft.

yea gas prices suck

[ndubz]

I have the answer!!!!!!!!!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1017/1413506458_2228ff1271.jpg

[RSX Type-Slow]

anybody with a short (less than 10 mile) commute ever though of getting a bicycle? A used one in working condition goes for $500 or less on cl. And thats it. No other costs. And it's great for the environment and healthy and you save a ton of money on gas.

you really cant lose.

[ndubz]

anybody with a short (less than 10 mile) commute ever though of getting a bicycle? A used one in working condition goes for $500 or less on cl. And thats it. No other costs. And it's great for the environment and healthy and you save a ton of money on gas.

you really cant lose.

Except when this happens

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgA6Uo1n17w

[Fujito]

It would be VW.

[RSX Type-Slow]

you have to admit it's an extremely logical solution.

[jpalamar]

Nothing for me is going to change other then maybe less just driving to drive when I'm bored.

[DaveSTi]

pay to play.

[stover]

pay to play.

x2 bigger turbo and more boost this summer, just gota deal with it

[Evo8kid]

CBR>Diesel Dodge>240

[jpalamar]

Gasoline is the only product in this country that if you're a penny different people will go out of their way to go somewhere else.

[EklipzGSXkid]

I don't think they realize it doesn't really matter though...

Even if it were 25 cents more per gallon,

10 gallons would be (Just say) - $35 @ $3.50/gal.
10 gallons would be (@ 3.75) - $37.50


The savings really isn't as much as people think it is, And that's going as far as saying it's a .25 cent increase from station to station. I guess it's because I never understood why people bitch about gas prices. If you don't like it, Sell your car and find a new way to commute. Bitching about it doesn't do anything to help them.

[GeforceXtreme]

Keep using my DD for normal everyday driving and work and the toy for weekends pretty much. I drive the toy more but getting it out of the garage is pain playing musical cars.

[xEJ20x]

I'm gonna mod the car and not worry about gas. 40 of 93 lasts a week.
My last WRX did better on gas when modded compared to stock.

[PAFirefighter11]

Gasoline is the only product in this country that if you're a penny different people will go out of their way to go somewhere else.

That was in a recent article - verbatim ;)

[DocWalt]

Eh, gas prices suck. I'm gonna cut back on every weekend cruises, and not romp on it daily. Whatevs.

[jpalamar]

That was in a recent article - verbatim ;)

Yea, I thought that was the best quote from it. Rest of it was stuff that I kinda already had a feeling about.

[JDM215]

im gonna go back to the good old days. . . . riding my bikee