Gas Prices

Daryl · Posted: 5/12/2004, 11:01 am Post subject: Gas Prices

How are high gas prices affecting you?

I'm not bailing out on any planned trips yet, but they are going to cost a fortune in gas. I am considering buying a more economical vehicle for daily driving and I'm wishing I wouldn't have sold my motorcycle. Right now it's costing me almost $6/day ($120 per month!) in gas just to go to work!
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evenstar · Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA

Yes, I'm probably not going to do much traveling in the motorhome. Just round trip to the GC will cost over $100 at today's gas prices.

With the price of gas and the way the stock market's going Crying or Very sad

, I'm gonna start practicing, "Would you like fries with that?" and "Can I supersize that for you?" phrases Stunned

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jmzblond · Posted: 5/12/2004, 11:20 am Post subject:

Dave and I started carpooling to and from work; good for the environment. We also walk a lot more than we used to (good for our health). As for summer plans, I've considered flying more than driving this year. Normally I love driving to Vegas, but w/ the price of gas compared to Southwest RT prices, I think its finally cheaper to fly than drive!!
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Tom Treks · Gear Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347

I figure you only live once. Make the best of the situation. You can always recover the loss some other way. In between trips though, the cycle is going to get a workout.

desertgirl · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ

I think its is affecting my weekend plans -- I have scaled back quite a bit on weekend hikes - used I'd hop in and drive 100 miles + for a good hike ....now I am more delibrate -- tend to do backpacks ( allows more experience points for same $$ in gas) & seek carpooling options.

I have been wanting to poke around Utah - that on hold till I find car pool partners that share interest in the area
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mike t · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 175 Location: Gilbert, Az

Okay. Lets take a theoretical 500 mile trip. Let's also assume you drive a medium gas hog at 15 mpg. (Not the worst I've heard of but pretty bad, and I'm willing to bet most of us do better) So... 500mi/15mpg = 33.3gal

2.10 x 33.3 = 69.99
1.50 x 33.3 = 49.99

Spend 20 bucks and take the trip. You only live once.

I can see cutting back on superfluous trips and motorhome travel though...

jmzblond · Posted: 5/12/2004, 3:15 pm Post subject:

If that's a round trip, now its up to $40.00. Even baby steps will eventually add up, either to travel or savings. The choice is a matter of circumstance and priority.
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Daddee · Posted: 5/12/2004, 3:22 pm Post subject:

I'm getting bummed about the price of gas as well.

However, I saw something very interesting this graph showing the price of gas adjusted for inflation. It doesn't look that bad seen that way - but still...$2.00+ a gallon is still feels pretty steep right now.
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desertgirl · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ

May be I just have to give up my "latte" habit Neutral

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matt gilbert · Joined: 28 Jul 2003 Posts: 698 Location: Mesa

I just got went from a 78 jeep truck (terrible gas mileage) to a 89 buick (fantastic gas mileage). So it turns out that now with the increase in gas prices I'm still paying significantly less on gas in a month. Anyway, I voted no.
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JW · Posted: 5/12/2004, 6:19 pm Post subject: Bicycle Commutes

I bicycle commute as much as possible these days, so I can afford the gas to drive to the TH's. Plus, it's great lo-impact cross-training!

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whereveriroam · Joined: 16 Dec 2003 Posts: 205 Location: Chandler,AZ

I'm staying within a 2.5 hour 1 way drive. I guess I won't be going to the Chiricahua's and Blue Range this year. The gas supplies are going to be tight this summer and I bet for far longer. Don't be surprised if you see $2.50 a gallon soon, people will pay. No choice. Anyway in defence of the oil companies look how much we're willing to pay for bottled water!