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To: Oberon
Now that the gas prices are so high, the fuel savings fully compensates for the car payment

I've considered my own situation, and cannot foresee a substantial reward for giving up my gas guzzling SUV. I'm a city dweller, and drive around 10k miles per year. If my fuel efficiency trebled, and gas prices increase $2/gallon, I'd be saving around $1,000/year. Considering the concessions I would have to give to gain the fuel efficiency, no way.

49 posted on 04/05/2011 9:53:55 AM PDT by Mr. Bird
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To: Mr. Bird
Considering the concessions I would have to give to gain the fuel efficiency, no way.

Well, we needed to be looking for a third vehicle anyway, as I have two teenagers who require mobility. Their mom and I are tired of chauffering them everywhere. Our conversion van has been relegated to around-town errand-running and extended vacation trips. For us, the decision made sense; your mileage may vary.

53 posted on 04/05/2011 11:05:20 AM PDT by Oberon (Big Brutha Be Watchin'.)
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