View Poll Results: Will $4 per gallon make your Vette sit?
Yes, time to reconsider driving this car.
14
3.32%
Maybe I will drive it less but still enjoy life with my Vette
124
29.38%
No, I will conserve money in other areas.
140
33.18%
No way, I don't even pay attention to the price of gas!
144
34.12%
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Will $4 a gallon give you pause?
05-16-2007, 05:56 AM
#21
I have a company car so the Vette only gets driven for fun. Gas prices don't affect that much.
05-16-2007, 06:15 AM
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This is gonna sound twisted...
Premium is has been 10 cents more a gallon than 87 octane (for a very long time)... in that respect, you are paying a much smaller percentage (3% more) for premium now than the 5% you were paying when 87 was $2/gallon
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Anyway... my Blazer gets 17 mpg at best. The C5 can do high 20's.... it is summer and 17% better fuel economy for only 3% more in fuel expense (lets not get into tire prices though) makes the C5 a better (and much cooler) commuting vehicle.
Too bad my long commute wears out vehicles, and I would rather destroy the ZR2 than the C5!!!
Chuck
Premium is has been 10 cents more a gallon than 87 octane (for a very long time)... in that respect, you are paying a much smaller percentage (3% more) for premium now than the 5% you were paying when 87 was $2/gallon
.Anyway... my Blazer gets 17 mpg at best. The C5 can do high 20's.... it is summer and 17% better fuel economy for only 3% more in fuel expense (lets not get into tire prices though) makes the C5 a better (and much cooler) commuting vehicle.
Too bad my long commute wears out vehicles, and I would rather destroy the ZR2 than the C5!!!
Chuck
05-16-2007, 06:22 AM
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Pause...? Yeah, pause long enough to give them a finger!
They raise the prices anytime they what and for any reason they want (reasonable, good or just plain old "no f**king reason"). And they know ... there is nothing we can do about it
- They have been sticking it to us for years and it's so sad we just gotten use to it and pay them outrageous prices.
They raise the prices anytime they what and for any reason they want (reasonable, good or just plain old "no f**king reason"). And they know ... there is nothing we can do about it
- They have been sticking it to us for years and it's so sad we just gotten use to it and pay them outrageous prices.
I can see it now... "Exxon exec. sneezes... Fuel prices to rise amid flu scare"
05-16-2007, 06:22 AM
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St. Jude Donor '07
Back in '04 I saw this coming, dumped our Expedition (wife's DD) 12 mpg, bought an Escape, 28 Mpg, dumped my '04 F-150 15 mpg ( my DD) picked up '04 Mustang GT 30 mpg, Bought the '04 Corvette, 29 -30 mpg. I still keep one gas guzzler, (I can't live without a Pickup) my '97 F-250, 12 -14 mpg, but I only put 3K miles per year on it. It is used as my portable Diesel fuel station for my farm machines, and for moving/hauling equipment.
Good fuel economy is important in my decision in purchasing vehicles, I feel it is being globally responsible. I think I would have trouble justifying the 'Vette if it got 12 mpg, and I know I wouldn't use it that much. I have no trouble commuting with it 2-3 days a week, I split it with the Mustang (which BTW sees more rain, than the 'Vette). Back in '04 I looked at it this way, does my wife need a 5000 lb vehicle to cart her 125 lb A$$ back and forth to work? Not responsible, same with me, a 4500 lb pickup to cart my 230 lb A$$? I think I have a setup that works well Mustang/'Vette nice weather, old Truck for work, 4 cyl Escape for snow/freezing/icy winter commuting. I especially love that Escape, $19,000. brand new, no problems three years, Easy to maintain, awesome off road/snow, and cheap to operate.
I think everyone needs to re-evaluate what, and where, they are driving to not only for personal finance, but to help reduce overall fuel consumption. I also try to pick up groceries, and parts and whatever when in town to save fuel and avoid unnecessary trips. SO I don't feel bad about taking the 'Vette out for joy rides when I feel like it.
John
Good fuel economy is important in my decision in purchasing vehicles, I feel it is being globally responsible. I think I would have trouble justifying the 'Vette if it got 12 mpg, and I know I wouldn't use it that much. I have no trouble commuting with it 2-3 days a week, I split it with the Mustang (which BTW sees more rain, than the 'Vette). Back in '04 I looked at it this way, does my wife need a 5000 lb vehicle to cart her 125 lb A$$ back and forth to work? Not responsible, same with me, a 4500 lb pickup to cart my 230 lb A$$? I think I have a setup that works well Mustang/'Vette nice weather, old Truck for work, 4 cyl Escape for snow/freezing/icy winter commuting. I especially love that Escape, $19,000. brand new, no problems three years, Easy to maintain, awesome off road/snow, and cheap to operate.
I think everyone needs to re-evaluate what, and where, they are driving to not only for personal finance, but to help reduce overall fuel consumption. I also try to pick up groceries, and parts and whatever when in town to save fuel and avoid unnecessary trips. SO I don't feel bad about taking the 'Vette out for joy rides when I feel like it.
John
05-16-2007, 07:40 AM
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I'm headed down to the CI and while it the cost of gas is high, 28 to 32 mpg on the road is OK with me.
The gas producers are taking advantage of all the driving public, and so does the government as they could stop this crap yesterday if they cared to. Everything is blamed on something. Refineries, oil pipe lines etc.. everything except the statement "We are screwing you!"
If profits were a billion a quarter when oil was 30 bucks a barrel, how can profits be 9.8 billion a quarter when a barrel costs 65 a barrel.
05-16-2007, 07:54 AM
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05-16-2007, 07:57 AM
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05-16-2007, 08:02 AM
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I'll still drive the car, but probably complain a little more about the prices.
05-16-2007, 08:21 AM
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Back in '04 I saw this coming, dumped our Expedition (wife's DD) 12 mpg, bought an Escape, 28 Mpg, dumped my '04 F-150 15 mpg ( my DD) picked up '04 Mustang GT 30 mpg, Bought the '04 Corvette, 29 -30 mpg. I still keep one gas guzzler, (I can't live without a Pickup) my '97 F-250, 12 -14 mpg, but I only put 3K miles per year on it. It is used as my portable Diesel fuel station for my farm machines, and for moving/hauling equipment.
Good fuel economy is important in my decision in purchasing vehicles, I feel it is being globally responsible. I think I would have trouble justifying the 'Vette if it got 12 mpg, and I know I wouldn't use it that much. I have no trouble commuting with it 2-3 days a week, I split it with the Mustang (which BTW sees more rain, than the 'Vette). Back in '04 I looked at it this way, does my wife need a 5000 lb vehicle to cart her 125 lb A$$ back and forth to work? Not responsible, same with me, a 4500 lb pickup to cart my 230 lb A$$? I think I have a setup that works well Mustang/'Vette nice weather, old Truck for work, 4 cyl Escape for snow/freezing/icy winter commuting. I especially love that Escape, $19,000. brand new, no problems three years, Easy to maintain, awesome off road/snow, and cheap to operate.
I think everyone needs to re-evaluate what, and where, they are driving to not only for personal finance, but to help reduce overall fuel consumption. I also try to pick up groceries, and parts and whatever when in town to save fuel and avoid unnecessary trips. SO I don't feel bad about taking the 'Vette out for joy rides when I feel like it.
John
Good fuel economy is important in my decision in purchasing vehicles, I feel it is being globally responsible. I think I would have trouble justifying the 'Vette if it got 12 mpg, and I know I wouldn't use it that much. I have no trouble commuting with it 2-3 days a week, I split it with the Mustang (which BTW sees more rain, than the 'Vette). Back in '04 I looked at it this way, does my wife need a 5000 lb vehicle to cart her 125 lb A$$ back and forth to work? Not responsible, same with me, a 4500 lb pickup to cart my 230 lb A$$? I think I have a setup that works well Mustang/'Vette nice weather, old Truck for work, 4 cyl Escape for snow/freezing/icy winter commuting. I especially love that Escape, $19,000. brand new, no problems three years, Easy to maintain, awesome off road/snow, and cheap to operate.
I think everyone needs to re-evaluate what, and where, they are driving to not only for personal finance, but to help reduce overall fuel consumption. I also try to pick up groceries, and parts and whatever when in town to save fuel and avoid unnecessary trips. SO I don't feel bad about taking the 'Vette out for joy rides when I feel like it.
John
05-16-2007, 08:30 AM
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Except for summer trips and weekend fun, I rarely buy gasoline. Not a factor for me, fortunately. It's gotta be tough for folks with long daily commutes though.
05-16-2007, 08:32 AM
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Back in '04 I saw this coming, dumped our Expedition (wife's DD) 12 mpg, bought an Escape, 28 Mpg, dumped my '04 F-150 15 mpg ( my DD) picked up '04 Mustang GT 30 mpg, Bought the '04 Corvette, 29 -30 mpg. I still keep one gas guzzler, (I can't live without a Pickup) my '97 F-250, 12 -14 mpg, but I only put 3K miles per year on it. It is used as my portable Diesel fuel station for my farm machines, and for moving/hauling equipment.
Good fuel economy is important in my decision in purchasing vehicles, I feel it is being globally responsible. I think I would have trouble justifying the 'Vette if it got 12 mpg, and I know I wouldn't use it that much. I have no trouble commuting with it 2-3 days a week, I split it with the Mustang (which BTW sees more rain, than the 'Vette). Back in '04 I looked at it this way, does my wife need a 5000 lb vehicle to cart her 125 lb A$$ back and forth to work? Not responsible, same with me, a 4500 lb pickup to cart my 230 lb A$$? I think I have a setup that works well Mustang/'Vette nice weather, old Truck for work, 4 cyl Escape for snow/freezing/icy winter commuting. I especially love that Escape, $19,000. brand new, no problems three years, Easy to maintain, awesome off road/snow, and cheap to operate.
I think everyone needs to re-evaluate what, and where, they are driving to not only for personal finance, but to help reduce overall fuel consumption. I also try to pick up groceries, and parts and whatever when in town to save fuel and avoid unnecessary trips. SO I don't feel bad about taking the 'Vette out for joy rides when I feel like it.
John
Good fuel economy is important in my decision in purchasing vehicles, I feel it is being globally responsible. I think I would have trouble justifying the 'Vette if it got 12 mpg, and I know I wouldn't use it that much. I have no trouble commuting with it 2-3 days a week, I split it with the Mustang (which BTW sees more rain, than the 'Vette). Back in '04 I looked at it this way, does my wife need a 5000 lb vehicle to cart her 125 lb A$$ back and forth to work? Not responsible, same with me, a 4500 lb pickup to cart my 230 lb A$$? I think I have a setup that works well Mustang/'Vette nice weather, old Truck for work, 4 cyl Escape for snow/freezing/icy winter commuting. I especially love that Escape, $19,000. brand new, no problems three years, Easy to maintain, awesome off road/snow, and cheap to operate.
I think everyone needs to re-evaluate what, and where, they are driving to not only for personal finance, but to help reduce overall fuel consumption. I also try to pick up groceries, and parts and whatever when in town to save fuel and avoid unnecessary trips. SO I don't feel bad about taking the 'Vette out for joy rides when I feel like it.
John
Both of my cars get pretty good gas mileage, but I still have to buy gas regardless, so I try my hardest to pay attention to other things besides the price of gas.
I am a hot blooded male and things tend to irritate me faster than the next guy, so ignoring the price tends to help with my blood pressure.
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05-16-2007, 08:40 AM
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05-16-2007, 09:16 AM
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I will continue to drive the Vette, I will just try to combine trips to try and conserve on gas. Now the boat is another story, it may sit a little more this year.
05-16-2007, 09:26 AM
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All $4.00 gas will do is hack me off!
