Breaking Point
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From: Everett, Wa
Well since I started driving Gas has gone up in price about 260%. My pay has gone up 1600%. So I have a ways to go but that does not mean that I don't change my driving habits. I still have projects to fund.
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From: Wichita, KS
Gas isn't a big part of our normal daily expenses....wife and I both have small four-cylinder cars for work, business, etc. The truck stays parked except when I need a truck, and while its gas mileage is atrocious, it doesn't cost me that much extra overall since I don't use it that often.
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From: Grand Rapids, MI
We're taxed pretty good down here in Michigan too, but Canada seems to be a bit more- how would you say- "wow!!" Hybrids, well- if you take the premium you pay for a hybrid sedan vs. a regular gasser, you have a bunch of extra money that would have taken you years to spend in extra gas on your regular car. I just don't think they're worth it yet. Need more competition to drive the prices downa bit. My parents were looking at one, and decided against it.
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From: Racine county, WI
$4 a gallon would get me a little salty but it wouldn't stop me from doing anything I'm doing now. $5 would seriously get me thinking of a new plan but it would probably be just to raise rates.
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One thing about hybrids is their HIGHWAY mileage. Notice in any ads or promos that they don't mention HIGHWAY mileage with a hybrid, always CITY. Exactly opposite of the regular gassers, they always tout HIGHWAY mileage.
In some instances, from what I've heard from people who actually have them, the highway mileage is the same as a regular gasser because you're running that little gas motor for highway speeds, not electric.
It still takes a certain amount of energy to move you down the highway at 60MPH. Doesn't matter if you have a 2.0L or a 1.0L, efficiency is still a set loss, and you use almost the exact same amount of gas.
In some instances, from what I've heard from people who actually have them, the highway mileage is the same as a regular gasser because you're running that little gas motor for highway speeds, not electric.
It still takes a certain amount of energy to move you down the highway at 60MPH. Doesn't matter if you have a 2.0L or a 1.0L, efficiency is still a set loss, and you use almost the exact same amount of gas.
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Originally Posted by remf
A recent article indicated the US auto manufacturers thought $3 bucks a gallon as the point people would switch from SUVs to more fuel efficient vehicles. Not sure where they came up with that number. ( Until reading that, I could not understand why everyone but Ford dropped the compact pickup truck.)
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From: Racine county, WI
Originally Posted by krewat
One thing about hybrids is their HIGHWAY mileage. Notice in any ads or promos that they don't mention HIGHWAY mileage with a hybrid, always CITY. Exactly opposite of the regular gassers, they always tout HIGHWAY mileage.
In some instances, from what I've heard from people who actually have them, the highway mileage is the same as a regular gasser because you're running that little gas motor for highway speeds, not electric.
It still takes a certain amount of energy to move you down the highway at 60MPH. Doesn't matter if you have a 2.0L or a 1.0L, efficiency is still a set loss, and you use almost the exact same amount of gas.
In some instances, from what I've heard from people who actually have them, the highway mileage is the same as a regular gasser because you're running that little gas motor for highway speeds, not electric.
It still takes a certain amount of energy to move you down the highway at 60MPH. Doesn't matter if you have a 2.0L or a 1.0L, efficiency is still a set loss, and you use almost the exact same amount of gas.
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Originally Posted by OSin86
The difference is you're getting 50mpg hwy with a hybrid (a good one anyway) instead of 35-40 with a gasser. Loss is not set with better technology.
Lots of people around grumbling they aren't getting the highway mileage they were promised.
55 combined in the prius? Edmunds says more like 45, and that's "combined" which means the stop-and-go benefit of the electric side is helping a lot. Wired.com article says 35MPG is "combined" for the Prius.
There's where they shine - stop and go. Highway, well, lots of people are reporting it's-not-all-that.
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From: Pleasant Hill, MO
Boy, as far as my breaking point... I'd say 3.25. I'm in college. I plum CANNOT afford gas. I know driving is a priviledge. Unfortunately, it's a necessary privilege. We're not a rich family, no one is paying for my school. This is just more debt I get into. I'll have to start biking around unless I'm going farther than 5-6 miles.
Ryan
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From: Long Island USA
Originally Posted by polarbear
Things are getting wierd out there- we have a new addition in our driveway.
Everybody RUN!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by krewat
Have you driven one and gotten those numbers?
Lots of people around grumbling they aren't getting the highway mileage they were promised.
55 combined in the prius? Edmunds says more like 45, and that's "combined" which means the stop-and-go benefit of the electric side is helping a lot. Wired.com article says 35MPG is "combined" for the Prius.
There's where they shine - stop and go. Highway, well, lots of people are reporting it's-not-all-that.
Lots of people around grumbling they aren't getting the highway mileage they were promised.
55 combined in the prius? Edmunds says more like 45, and that's "combined" which means the stop-and-go benefit of the electric side is helping a lot. Wired.com article says 35MPG is "combined" for the Prius.
There's where they shine - stop and go. Highway, well, lots of people are reporting it's-not-all-that.
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From: Pleasant Hill, MO
Originally Posted by polarbear
Things are getting wierd out there- we have a new addition in our driveway.
That thing is ***-ymptote ugly.
Ryan