dmention7
Hater
It can't really be "what has always happened" if gas was under $1/gal less than a decade ago. Markets fluctuate and prices follow them.
However, in the long run, the trend can only be for gas prices to rise.... but that doesn't mean that we're going to necessarily see $10/gallon before we see $2/gallon again.
However, in the long run, the trend can only be for gas prices to rise.... but that doesn't mean that we're going to necessarily see $10/gallon before we see $2/gallon again.
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Slim
Guest
This isn't the first time gas has jumped dramatically.In the 70s gas jumped from about $.25 to about $.75 per gallon (about tripled). It was during a time when conflict and trouble was happening around the globe during the early years of the cold war. That's when the "Muscle Car Era" ended and automakers started making more gas efficient vehicles and import sales increased.
And now within the last 6 or so years gas has jumped from $.99 to about $3.00 a gallon (about tripled). We were/are in the middle of a war/conflict that is affecting the world. Now automakers are trying to create more gas-efficient vehicles like hybrids and people will probably think about giving up their SUVs. Hmmm...Sound familiar.
Unfortunately there was/is nothing we can change. Except make our own personal choices about what vehicle we buy, how often we drive it, and how close we live to where we work.
And now within the last 6 or so years gas has jumped from $.99 to about $3.00 a gallon (about tripled). We were/are in the middle of a war/conflict that is affecting the world. Now automakers are trying to create more gas-efficient vehicles like hybrids and people will probably think about giving up their SUVs. Hmmm...Sound familiar.
Unfortunately there was/is nothing we can change. Except make our own personal choices about what vehicle we buy, how often we drive it, and how close we live to where we work.
Jesse MS3GT
Querulous
I cant see the price ever going down again. They are having too much fun getting this money.
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Z-licious
Guest
So, now gas has hit $4/gallon. Have you stopped spooling the turbo on your car? I know I haven't. It's not a matter of making too much money, it's just the price you pay for driving this kind of car.
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mazdamn02
Guest
I drive my Golf alot more now...
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mazdamn02
Guest
4th gear drops on the freeway are uber fun, especially when along side andrew's focus, lol!
AJ
110 HP of FURY!
Nothing has really changed in our driving habbits. We don't head home to see Family as much, but I think that is more due to the busy life of house work, school, and other events in the cities.
If we where to tighten up, we would just car pool during the week, but even then I'm only saving 15 miles a day on my car or Jana's car. "If" I drive nice, I can get 25+ mpg, so it's not a big deal to me. Then again, I'm generally 4th gear dropping into the Bass Lake Rd off ramp and seeing how fast I can hit the east bound ramp corner. I think 55mph is about the fastest I've taken that so far.
If we where to tighten up, we would just car pool during the week, but even then I'm only saving 15 miles a day on my car or Jana's car. "If" I drive nice, I can get 25+ mpg, so it's not a big deal to me. Then again, I'm generally 4th gear dropping into the Bass Lake Rd off ramp and seeing how fast I can hit the east bound ramp corner. I think 55mph is about the fastest I've taken that so far.
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WhiteSpy9
Guest
I've seen a lotus elise do the same thing..... Needless to say, I lost sight of him after he took that turn.
Then again, I'm generally 4th gear dropping into the Bass Lake Rd off ramp and seeing how fast I can hit the east bound ramp corner. I think 55mph is about the fastest I've taken that so far.
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Z-licious
Guest
Trying to keep up with an Elise on a turn is just depressing.