Has Increased Gas Prices Changed Your Life?

MarcInJapan · 05-01-2006, 05:40 PM

Meaning, have you sold and bought a more conservative car? Do you carpool? Ect...

The minimum gas here on Hawaii is $3.05 gallon. I still have my cobra as my weekend warrior. I have a F-150 as a daily driver and the wife drives her minivan.

Honestly other than b****ing about higher gas prices, I haven't done anything different. Gas prices could go to $4.00 a gallon and I don't think I would change a thing (other than b****ing more).

I think $5 a gallon might be my breaking point where I would sell the F-150 and buy something conservative.

NoKturnaL · 05-01-2006, 05:44 PM

nothing has changed for me. I just ignore the prices now.... i dun care no more.. *cries*

PureStang · 05-01-2006, 06:13 PM

nope..i just go to a place that doesnt sell the 10% ethenol crap....and for those of u who have a tune..u need a retune cause it leans out the car more...at least it did on my friends car when he dyno tuned it again

BlitzStyrke · 05-01-2006, 06:16 PM

I've started walking to campus some days now. It's only like a 15 minute walk and I like to enjoy the nice weather so I would probably do it anyway. 2 minute drives aren't the best for the car also.

mcmmotorsports · 05-01-2006, 06:35 PM

Hasn't yet since I have a company car. It will though if I get a new job. Then I will buy a scooter.

shad0ws · 05-01-2006, 06:40 PM

it changes your life when you are only making $6.50 an hour:wallbash:

NoKturnaL · 05-01-2006, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shad0wsGT

it changes your life when you are only making $6.50 an hour:wallbash:

I make $18 an hour....:wallbash:

mcmmotorsports · 05-01-2006, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shad0wsGT

it changes your life when you are only making $6.50 an hour:wallbash:

But, technically, you don't have a car anymore.

shad0ws · 05-01-2006, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcmmotorsports

But, technically, you don't have a car anymore.

*clears throat* :ban:

rebelyell · 05-01-2006, 07:40 PM

I don't fret over gas prices. Still drive the same way everyday. Out of my control so no need to get anxious.. Gas prices should drop again soon ( I Hope). There seems to be a cycle going on..

*madmatt* · 05-01-2006, 08:00 PM

Hmm, I guess, but not for that reason. I took the 93 octane tune off my car, so I dont have to pay for the .20 more a gallon gas anymore. Wow...I save a whole 2.50 each fill up right

Oh well, thats over 100 bucks a year I guess if I fill up once a week.

05-01-2006, 08:05 PM

i make $0/hr

which is why i havent ordered wheels yet

macs03GT · 05-01-2006, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcmmotorsports

But, technically, you don't have a car anymore.

hahahaha .........i mean..umm....that's wrong.

.........hahahahaahhaaha

MattJ · 05-01-2006, 08:55 PM

i drive the same but tend to try and carpool with friends if possible.

smedly · 05-01-2006, 08:59 PM

In a way.I've been thinking about getting a motorcycle endorsement,and w/ my monthly fuel costs DOUBLING I signed up for an ABATE course.I have no debt other than my car loan,so gas prices aren't THAT big of a deal.

dannyb785 · 05-01-2006, 09:00 PM

Saudi arabia and those countries KNOW that they can freak us out by raising prices. If everyone just shut up about it(I'm NOT flaming this thread or anyone on these boards, i just mean ppl in general) the countries woudlnt feel as powerful.

I heard on the news that the owner of the gas company n saudi arabia lowered gas prices to $0.60/gallon. Thats not a typo. Its like when you were younger and bullies knew what would bug kids about things that bothered them, so they kept bothering them. But once it stopped bugging the kid, the bully stopped.

WaterDR · 05-01-2006, 09:43 PM

I am superbly irratated with gas prices. I have three cars: Suburban, my stang, and a company car. I have enjoyed a company car for 14 years, so I drive it whenever I can. I plan on using it as much as possible this summer.

My wife puts on 20k a year in the Suburban. I figure that is about $4500 per year in gas at $3.00 per gallon. That equates to $375 per month in gas.

Yes, I have been looking into getting a car with better milage. In theory, I could lease a new Altima for $199 per month, and the lease would nearly be FREE based on our fuel savings and I could still keep the truck. If gas were to rise to $4.00 a gallon, then I would definately jump on it.

I am in the process of being promotted and I loose the company car. My employer is supposedly giving me money to actually buy a car, but I don't know the details as of yet. If it works out this way, I will definately buy a 30 mpg+ car. I am sick of pouring the money down the drain.

05-01-2006, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannyb785

Saudi arabia and those countries KNOW that they can freak us out by raising prices. If everyone just shut up about it(I'm NOT flaming this thread or anyone on these boards, i just mean ppl in general) the countries woudlnt feel as powerful.

I heard on the news that the owner of the gas company n saudi arabia lowered gas prices to $0.60/gallon. Thats not a typo. Its like when you were younger and bullies knew what would bug kids about things that bothered them, so they kept bothering them. But once it stopped bugging the kid, the bully stopped.

lets bomb their asses and steal their oil...

lol... its a good thing i'm not incharge

MarcInJapan · 05-02-2006, 09:13 AM

I was deployed to Saudi Arabia. A gallon of gas was cheaper than a small bottle of water.

05-02-2006, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarcInHawaii

I was deployed to Saudi Arabia. A gallon of gas was cheaper than a small bottle of water.

thats some expensive water!

Zaff03GT · 05-02-2006, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GREG@94GT

lets bomb their asses and steal their oil...

lol... its a good thing i'm not incharge

i agree, I wish you were in charge lol

foncarelli · 05-02-2006, 01:35 PM

I only stay 6 minutes from my job. I dont really go anywhere else.

*4.6 Love* · 05-02-2006, 02:07 PM

Fawk Gas!!!:shifty:

TEXASPAUL · 05-02-2006, 02:17 PM

the other day i made $35 and hour....for one hour while i mowed a yard...lol

jjtgiants · 05-02-2006, 04:14 PM

It hasn't changed anything for me....I just pay for it and go about my business cause there isn't really any other choice. I do take the train to work sometimes, but hell that's not cheap either....so either way I gotta fork out the cash. One thing I did tell myself is that I wasn't going to hammer the throttle as much.....which doesn't work cause there are too many pun

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MarcInJapan Orange Crush Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kadena AFB, Okinawa, Japan Posts: 121	Has Increased Gas Prices Changed Your Life? Meaning, have you sold and bought a more conservative car? Do you carpool? Ect... The minimum gas here on Hawaii is $3.05 gallon. I still have my cobra as my weekend warrior. I have a F-150 as a daily driver and the wife drives her minivan. Honestly other than b**ing about higher gas prices, I haven't done anything different. Gas prices could go to $4.00 a gallon and I don't think I would change a thing (other than b**ing more). I think $5 a gallon might be my breaking point where I would sell the F-150 and buy something conservative. __________________ Marc SITE OWNER: WWW.UNITEDSTANGS.com

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NoKturnaL MustangTuning 5-oh Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Peabody, MA Posts: 1,950	nothing has changed for me. I just ignore the prices now.... i dun care no more.. cries __________________ 2002 Mustang GT Coupe 5-Speed Performance K&N Intake Accufab upper Intake Plenum Accufab 70mm Throttle Body Steeda Pullies SCT 4-Bank Chip Dyno Tuned Mac H-pipe Flowmaster Cat-Back Steeda Shifter Centerforce Clutch SLP-Line-Lock And more upgrades visually

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PureStang WE ARE PENNSTATE Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Downingtown/West Chester, PA Posts: 4,955	nope..i just go to a place that doesnt sell the 10% ethenol crap....and for those of u who have a tune..u need a retune cause it leans out the car more...at least it did on my friends car when he dyno tuned it again __________________ Brandon J My Ride sig by purestang

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BlitzStyrke Mess with the bulls Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Goshen, NY Posts: 428	I've started walking to campus some days now. It's only like a 15 minute walk and I like to enjoy the nice weather so I would probably do it anyway. 2 minute drives aren't the best for the car also. __________________ 98 GT Convertible

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mcmmotorsports One Bad Mother Trucker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eastern, NC Posts: 2,781	Hasn't yet since I have a company car. It will though if I get a new job. Then I will buy a scooter. __________________

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shad0ws vDUB Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,468	it changes your life when you are only making $6.50 an hour:wallbash: __________________

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rebelyell unofficial philosopher Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,848	I don't fret over gas prices. Still drive the same way everyday. Out of my control so no need to get anxious.. Gas prices should drop again soon ( I Hope). There seems to be a cycle going on.. __________________ 2004 Torch Red GT Mach 1 Chin Spoiler "4.6 L V8" Side Stripes Mach 1 Hood stripe Black shorty antenna Flowmaster catbacks

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madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,929	Hmm, I guess, but not for that reason. I took the 93 octane tune off my car, so I dont have to pay for the .20 more a gallon gas anymore. Wow...I save a whole 2.50 each fill up right Oh well, thats over 100 bucks a year I guess if I fill up once a week. __________________ RPMPlanets

05-01-2006, 08:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
GREG@94GT Posts: n/a	i make $0/hr which is why i havent ordered wheels yet

05-01-2006, 08:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	i drive the same but tend to try and carpool with friends if possible. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

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smedly Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: northglenn co Posts: 37	In a way.I've been thinking about getting a motorcycle endorsement,and w/ my monthly fuel costs DOUBLING I signed up for an ABATE course.I have no debt other than my car loan,so gas prices aren't THAT big of a deal.

05-01-2006, 09:00 PM	#16 (permalink)
dannyb785 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,176	Saudi arabia and those countries KNOW that they can freak us out by raising prices. If everyone just shut up about it(I'm NOT flaming this thread or anyone on these boards, i just mean ppl in general) the countries woudlnt feel as powerful. I heard on the news that the owner of the gas company n saudi arabia lowered gas prices to $0.60/gallon. Thats not a typo. Its like when you were younger and bullies knew what would bug kids about things that bothered them, so they kept bothering them. But once it stopped bugging the kid, the bully stopped.

05-01-2006, 09:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,374	I am superbly irratated with gas prices. I have three cars: Suburban, my stang, and a company car. I have enjoyed a company car for 14 years, so I drive it whenever I can. I plan on using it as much as possible this summer. My wife puts on 20k a year in the Suburban. I figure that is about $4500 per year in gas at $3.00 per gallon. That equates to $375 per month in gas. Yes, I have been looking into getting a car with better milage. In theory, I could lease a new Altima for $199 per month, and the lease would nearly be FREE based on our fuel savings and I could still keep the truck. If gas were to rise to $4.00 a gallon, then I would definately jump on it. I am in the process of being promotted and I loose the company car. My employer is supposedly giving me money to actually buy a car, but I don't know the details as of yet. If it works out this way, I will definately buy a 30 mpg+ car. I am sick of pouring the money down the drain. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

05-02-2006, 09:13 AM	#19 (permalink)
MarcInJapan Orange Crush Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kadena AFB, Okinawa, Japan Posts: 121	I was deployed to Saudi Arabia. A gallon of gas was cheaper than a small bottle of water. __________________ Marc SITE OWNER: WWW.UNITEDSTANGS.com

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foncarelli Everyday Im Hustlin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ecorse, Michigan Posts: 3,654	I only stay 6 minutes from my job. I dont really go anywhere else. __________________

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4.6 Love Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mexico Posts: 6,154	Fawk Gas!!!:shifty: __________________ Go Cowboys! X pipe and flows

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TEXASPAUL official youngest member! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 983	the other day i made $35 and hour....for one hour while i mowed a yard...lol __________________

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jjtgiants jjtgiants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 3,762	It hasn't changed anything for me....I just pay for it and go about my business cause there isn't really any other choice. I do take the train to work sometimes, but hell that's not cheap either....so either way I gotta fork out the cash. One thing I did tell myself is that I wasn't going to hammer the throttle as much.....which doesn't work cause there are too many pun