Gas, Cars, & Etc.

[davos]

So I go to the pump today and for the first time ever paid over 70.00 to fill up my truck. I don't necessarily want to get rid of it but these prices are starting to make me go arghh!! I was wondering if any of you truck/suv drivers like me would consider trading down for a more gas friendly ride?

If I'd ever do that, I'd probably look to a Subaru Legacy, Infiniti G37 or Acura TSX

So would bumping up from around 16 to 24 mpg be worth it if the trade is reasonable? or should I stick with my double cab?

[pOpCoRnPoPpEr]

Never trade in my truck, never . As a matter of fact i'm looking around for another "mudder" to build and waste gas on.

[CarolinaNCSU]

I drive a Tahoe and it cost me over 90 to fill up the other day. I've always joked about getting something like a Chevy Volt next...but I'm starting to seriously think about it. Gas prices are never going back down far enough to make a difference.

My mom has a G35 and while it's obviously a tad different than the G37, I love it. Sensitive brake but you get used to it.

[davos]

I drive a Tahoe and it cost me over 90 to fill up the other day. I've always joked about getting something like a Chevy Volt next...but I'm starting to seriously think about it. Gas prices are never going back down far enough to make a difference.

My mom has a G35 and while it's obviously a tad different than the G37, I love it. Sensitive brake but you get used to it.

Yeah I'm finally starting to think seriously about because I'm at 65,000 miles in 6 years with it and never had a problem. Its in great shape so the bluebook is still fine (like 16,500) especially if I can get rid of it through a credit union deal. Its just the dent of gas prices are more easily felt by the month and if I can reduce it, its only beneficial. I'm not even using my bed much anymore :(

[KSpan]

The math pretty much never works out to make a move simply for gas mileage, but if you're considering moving from a truck to a car anyway IMO and IME it's absolutely worth it. I owned an Explorer for 8 years (~ 15 mpg) and went to a Legacy (consistently 27 mpg) and now fill up pretty much 1/2 as often depending on my city/hwy mix. I thought I might miss my Explorer, but I don't.

[davos]

The math pretty much never works out to make a move simply for gas mileage, but if you're considering moving from a truck to a car anyway IMO and IME it's absolutely worth it. I owned an Explorer for 8 years (~ 15 mpg) and went to a Legacy (consistently 27 mpg) and now fill up pretty much 1/2 as often depending on my city/hwy mix. I thought I might miss my Explorer, but I don't.

damn I didn't realize the Legacy was that high...if its that close enough to 30 I'd seriously consider it

hmm...gonna have to do some research but if I'm doing this, I'm def doing it before the summer

[Wither]

I'd love to have a truck, but you should always keep a car as a daily driver.

[Doyle]

I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle to drive when the weather is good.

[pir8fan05]

I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle to drive when the weather is good.

Same here. I go 25mi each way to work, mostly highway though.

[KSpan]

damn I didn't realize the Legacy was that high...if its that close enough to 30 I'd seriously consider it

hmm...gonna have to do some research but if I'm doing this, I'm def doing it before the summer

Yeah, the 2.5i trim of the new model (2010 and newer) has a CVT option that EPAs 23 city/31highway (the manual is 19/29 I think), and it's held true for me. The engine is a 170 hp 4-cylinder, so it's not a race car by any means, but I find the acceleration more than adequate and the handling and all-time AWD are phenomenal. My wife's Focus is somewhat useless in the snow, so my requirements were 4WD/AWD (and not the crappy 90/10 kind) and solid mileage. The Legacy isn't going to go places in feet of snow, but no problem in 6-8" of powder and the rain traction is great.

[Razzy]

My truck now takes 70-80 to fill up about once a week, but I'm not selling yet. Unfortunately, once you go truck, it's hard to go back. Only way I'm selling and converting to a small car is if gas really goes crazy. If it breaks $6 I'll think about it.

Like B.B. said though, I have been thinking about getting a motorcycle to commute to work. My area is flooded with dirtbikes that can easily and cheaply be converted to be street-legal.

[Johnny Rockets]

On a side note, gas prices have dropped 6% in the last week or so and should drop by .20 cents within the next month or so. We will see....with that said, I am done with it and planning on getting rid of my Silverado today.

[Niner National]

On a side note, gas prices have dropped 6% in the last week or so and should drop by .20 cents within the next month or so. We will see....with that said, I am done with it and planning on getting rid of my Silverado today.

What will you be replacing it with?

[Johnny Rockets]

What will you be replacing it with?

Acura TL or Toyota Camry SE V6. Doesn't look like it is going to happen today though due to a heavy workload. Oh well, I am in no rush.