Oil prices are going down, but gas is going up...WTF???

[killrwheels@autogeek]

thats the real complexity of the whole issue, there is no easy way to reduce consumption on a big enough basis that the word is heard loud and clear. Even the damage to the economy currently is not enough to force a change. The current price of gas reflects on every facet of our world and its pricing of consumer goods.

Cars are one small part of the equation, and the new CAFE standard of 35 miles per gallon will indeed cause a change to manufacturers and impliment alot more taxes to those that break it. (remember this is an average across a line) I too dont want a small car nor less power but all for more efficency. As a nation we currently like to defy recycling , can anyone assume we will unite to consume less fossil fuels ?? Maybe trash is the answer, its seems to be the only thing we have to much of and cannot get rid of quickly.

Somehow we need to find a fuel that is plentiful and cheap, and until now its not there. Until then we need to open our resources to pulling and drilling here locally as reasonably as one can from an environmental standpoint. Alaska is likely a starting point. (please no Greenpeace PM's, I dont like it either). I do feel as we likely near 5.00 per gallon we will see greater impact on society and reduction of middle class america. The answers are unclear and likely unknown, but this effects more than just what we drive or whats next, consider the coming generations.

[tripperfx3]

I agree prices have been inflated significantly. I remember reading a while ago that the oil companies are showing RECORD profits. As far as all the republican bashing (i'm neither republican or democratic, but one who chooses who he thinks will do best for the country) it seems we will have a democrat in office this coming term and we will see if prices will go down. I believe I also read that the democrats are pushing for lower prices where as the republicans seem to want to do nothing. Like mentioned, the republicans have oil ties (especially Bush...). So like I said theres really nothing we can do except wait and see unfortunately.

[supercharged]

With all that in mind, I really don't want a V-6 for a daily driver. Once service contract exprires on BMW (April of 2010), I might even look up these new diesel Jetta's coming up this fall. My girlfriend (soon to be my wife) really like Jettas, but I don't see a point of getting in with gas engine, which does 21/29, when diesel will be doing mid 40's/mid 50's. That's very good for a daily driver. But again, sometimes you get such a good deal on another car, that even with a little thirstier fuel economy it's still worth getting...
Also though of a hybrid...wonder what it costs to replace that big battery, I'm sure more then $70 atl Auto Zone...

Again, will calculate it with a piece of paper to see how long it takes for newer technology to pay off...

[killrwheels@autogeek]

you might wanna check the price of diesel fuel ... in our area its actually quite a bit more than regular gas at 4.50/gallon.

[blk45]

Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek

you might wanna check the price of diesel fuel ... in our area its actually quite a bit more than regular gas at 4.50/gallon.

Twice the distance for 70 cents more a gallon? Still sounds like a smart move.

3.89 / 21 miles = 0.185 per mile
4.59 / 45 miles = 0.102 per mile

[supercharged]

Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek

you might wanna check the price of diesel fuel ... in our area its actually quite a bit more than regular gas at 4.50/gallon.

It varies from $4.99-$5.19... Regular is $4.29, that's at local 76. I only fill up at those stations, don't even bother Arco, or other crap.

[tzh]

how can i live with high fuel price ~~

[supercharged]

Originally Posted by blk45

Twice the distance for 70 cents more a gallon? Still sounds like a smart move.

3.89 / 21 miles = 0.185 per mile
4.59 / 45 miles = 0.102 per mile

diesel cars also cost a bit more at the dealership to start with. Anyway, we'll see.

[killrwheels@autogeek]

Originally Posted by tzh

how can i live with high fuel price ~~

hitchhiking .... soon to be the worlds greatest sport !

[Dark_Tempest]

I agree fully with killewheels and the hitchhiking idea. I drive to and from work and drive V8 pickups for work. just paid $36 for 8.5 gallons of regular in the accord. Also the gas prices are fueling the spike in bike sales.