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Old 08-09-2006, 04:56 PM
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It would not cause me to get a new car as I spend money on unnecessary things now.
 
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Old 08-09-2006, 05:00 PM
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It would certainly cause me to reconsider where I drive. The whole economy is going to be jacked up while the oil fat cats get rich!
 
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Old 08-09-2006, 05:10 PM
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I never selling the mustang. Besides, I have a little Nissan I mostly drive. I feel for those that only have a Mustang as a DD...
 
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Old 08-09-2006, 05:13 PM
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If I was older and had a salary paying job, etc. No, def not.

However I am only 20, still have 3 years of school before my Bach. degree so yes I would sell it. In fact I am selling it, upon other reasons as well. lol.
 
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Old 08-09-2006, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by zigzagg321
I am lucky...I have a 2.1 mile commute to work.
i am luckier...i have less than a mile to work!

but no need to sell it...lol its a six not an eight!!
 
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Old 08-09-2006, 05:18 PM
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NO WAY IN HELL!!! lol
 
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Old 08-09-2006, 06:05 PM
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No....not me. The stang is just a weekend warrior for us and my Saab gets 30+ mpg. It would, however, allow me to consider getting rid of our Suburban. BUT, it will be paid for soon. Then, I have a delemma ...... continue to drive the Suburban and pay for gas, or take a car payment and pay less for gas. Keep in mind, I need a truck, so either way, it's not like I will be saving that much for fuel.

Might I cut back on driving? I suppose. I still have to get to work. I have a total of a 35 mile commute daily, so that's not too bad.

One thing that I could do is take the bus to work. Driving the car costs me currently around $3.50 per day for gas, and another $140 per month for parking. The bus costs $35 per month, so I could save around $100 per month by taking the bus. If gas prices were to climb, then the savings would only increase. For now, the $100 is well worth the flexibility that I have to come and go as I need. Also, if I have to drive to one of our other offices, they pay me $0.45 per mile and cover the parking charges for the day.
 
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Old 08-09-2006, 06:29 PM
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i dont think I can sell it but id deffiently get something to beat around town in. some old busted up toyota or something
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Old 08-09-2006, 06:36 PM
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I dont pay for insurance are any bills yet
 
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Old 08-09-2006, 06:42 PM
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nope..i will buy another car in addition my stang....somehting that i dont care what happens to it
 
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Old 08-09-2006, 06:46 PM
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would a girl make u seel ur mustang haha ban me yeahh 40mph
 
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Old 08-09-2006, 07:11 PM
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My mustang gets as good mileage as alot of V6 sedans. I easily get 20mpg city and 25 highway and have about every bolt on and a full PI swap.
 
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Old 08-09-2006, 07:53 PM
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Nope. I figured that even with gas the way it is, I can pay for a lot of gas with the money a beater would cost.
 
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Old 08-09-2006, 07:54 PM
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Fawk no!!!
 
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Old 08-09-2006, 09:15 PM
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whoever voted yes, go sell your car and buy a honda or toyota.

-Thanks the managment
 
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Old 08-09-2006, 09:31 PM
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My advise to all the young kids on the board is not to drain your wallet if you cant afford to drive a stang right now. Get a fuel efficient car, hit the books and when you graduate you can buy any car you want.
 
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Old 08-09-2006, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Lances03SVT
NO WAY IN HELL!!! lol
I wonder why
 
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Old 08-09-2006, 11:40 PM
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Gas prices probably won't hit the $4 mark more like $3.50 at most. (IMO). But either way I dive 8 miles a day to work. 16 if I go home for lunch, I aint gonna drive any different from the way I drive right now. I may use 5th gear more often though.. And I'll still slam her when necessary..
 
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Old 08-10-2006, 12:01 AM
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maybe where you live, but in california gas is already like 3.39 so 4$ is easily plausible if prices go up .50 cents like they say it will, plus california gets screwed the most by the alaskan pipeline fiasco.
 
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Old 08-10-2006, 04:43 AM
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thats why you buy a 1997 escort dd that gets 375 miles to tank
 
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Old 08-10-2006, 07:23 AM
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Hell no, I won't be getting rid of the Stang. Hell, my Ranger 4banger I had got 24mpg, the stang gets 22. SO, not worth it in my opinion to go back to a slowbanger.


NOw the Wifey's Durango with the 5.9 that's a different story. Thay may have to go if it hits $4. 12 mpg isn't cutting it!!!!!
 
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Old 08-10-2006, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Codiddy
maybe where you live, but in california gas is already like 3.39 so 4$ is easily plausible if prices go up .50 cents like they say it will, plus california gets screwed the most by the alaskan pipeline fiasco.
Yep, that is true....I heard Cali is going to get really screwed by this whole thing cause it's where we get about 20% of our oil from.....anyway, I wont sell my mach....I don't ever plan on selling it, but I'm sure that's what we all say about our stangs.
 
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Old 08-10-2006, 09:52 AM
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I definetly won't be selling anything. I have my 95 v6 and a 98 neon that i use for everyday driving. gas mileage wasnt why i got the neon though, just keeping the miles off and winter. my parents have a huge full size van that they use to tow things, and that thing filled up the other day at 80 some bucks! can't imagine driving that everyday, probably have to fill up more than once a week too! ridiculous
 
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Old 08-10-2006, 04:43 PM
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No way in hell I'm selling mine or my wifes. They don't get that bad of milage if you use a little restraint when driving.
 
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