Seven Ways To Save On Gas This Memorial Day Weekend
http://jalopnik.com/392957/seven-ways-to-save-on-gas-this-memorial-day-weekend
A good common sense article.
I bought a $7500 Kia Rio so I wouldn’t wear out my $30,000 truck when I had to commute a 100 miles a day for a while. I kept it after that was over and now I’m glad. That car has kept my fuel bill at a manageable level. Now I only drive the truck when I need to do truck things. Other than that, it’s the Kia or my Harley.
Many dealers are stocking up on high mpg cars especially the used car side. These vehicles are bringing a premium at the auctions today with all the dealers looking for them. In reality the article makes good points about life cycle costing of the purchase but many if not most buyers fail to make that analysis, imo.
Well, if the trends continue, who are they going to damn when rationing sets in?
Unless we start developing our domestic oil sources, and building of nuclear plants to replace significant oil and natural gas use, rationing is inevitable!
I will just laugh at my measly ration of 15 gallons a month and they can push their gas guzzling kiddy muscle cars home...
The article should have given two examples, not just the expensive hybrid Escape....maybe a good used car also.
Some people are considering a more reasonable purchase, maybe a used Corolla or used Ford Focus. Can get these cars for around $8,000 or so, depending on model and year.
Still may not be as economical as keeping the old SUV that’s already paid for, but having to pay $90 to fill up at the gas station is almost robbery.
Use guzzlers for short trips (such as weekly shopping), and make fewer of those. Fuel economy is worse on short trips. Use a small, fuel efficient, basic car for commuting.