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genuinegirly · 12-01-2008, 11:32 PM

As I speak with family and friends about fluctuating gas prices and their vehicle plans for the future, I see some very different responses. Some commute daily for work and therefore desire comfort and ease of driving above fuel efficiency. Others commute daily and only think about overall cost of fuel and vehicle reliability. Some seem to take pride in finding the most fuel effficient vehicle on the market and modify it so it will be even moreso. Some seem to consider 15 mpg good gas mileage while others cringe at anything under 30 mpg. Many people in our community have purchased hybrids and micro cars like the Smart car, but large SUVs are still the most common vehicles on the road.

Here are a few questions to direct discussion:

What do you consider good gas mileage?
How frequently do you fill your car with fuel?
What are the basic comforts that you enjoy in a vehicle?
Are there any special features that your every-day driving experiences require that reduce your fuel efficiency? ie - 4-wheel drive, towing.
Do you prefer a mundane car with excellent fuel economy over a luxury sedan?
Have you seen any especially exciting fuel-efficient vehicles?

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My responses:

What do you consider good gas mileage?
30 - 45 mpg. My car gets 27 - 32 reliably.
How frequently do you fill your car with fuel?
Every two weeks. Sometimes more, sometimes less. I commute 30 minutes to school three times each week.
What are the basic comforts that you enjoy in a vehicle?
I enjoy power windows and power door locks. I prefer non-fabric seats.
Are there any special features that your every-day driving experiences require that reduce your fuel efficiency?
No.
Do you prefer a mundane car with excellent fuel economy over a luxury sedan?
I don't enjoy luxury sedans. Far too many fiddly things that could easily break. I would rather have a practical vehicle with good gas mileage that isn't likely to break down.
Have you seen any especially exciting fuel-efficient vehicles?
Smart cars are increasingly more common around here. I think they're pretty fun, but not practical for my needs.

12-01-2008, 11:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
genuinegirly Eat your vegetables Super Moderator Location: Arabidopsis-ville	Fuel Economy vs Comfort As I speak with family and friends about fluctuating gas prices and their vehicle plans for the future, I see some very different responses. Some commute daily for work and therefore desire comfort and ease of driving above fuel efficiency. Others commute daily and only think about overall cost of fuel and vehicle reliability. Some seem to take pride in finding the most fuel effficient vehicle on the market and modify it so it will be even moreso. Some seem to consider 15 mpg good gas mileage while others cringe at anything under 30 mpg. Many people in our community have purchased hybrids and micro cars like the Smart car, but large SUVs are still the most common vehicles on the road. *Here are a few questions to direct discussion:* What do you consider good gas mileage? How frequently do you fill your car with fuel? What are the basic comforts that you enjoy in a vehicle? Are there any special features that your every-day driving experiences require that reduce your fuel efficiency? ie - 4-wheel drive, towing. Do you prefer a mundane car with excellent fuel economy over a luxury sedan? Have you seen any especially exciting fuel-efficient vehicles? -------------------------------------------- My responses: What do you consider good gas mileage? 30 - 45 mpg. My car gets 27 - 32 reliably. How frequently do you fill your car with fuel? Every two weeks. Sometimes more, sometimes less. I commute 30 minutes to school three times each week. What are the basic comforts that you enjoy in a vehicle? I enjoy power windows and power door locks. I prefer non-fabric seats. Are there any special features that your every-day driving experiences require that reduce your fuel efficiency? No. Do you prefer a mundane car with excellent fuel economy over a luxury sedan? I don't enjoy luxury sedans. Far too many fiddly things that could easily break. I would rather have a practical vehicle with good gas mileage that isn't likely to break down. Have you seen any especially exciting fuel-efficient vehicles? Smart cars are increasingly more common around here. I think they're pretty fun, but not practical for my needs. __________________ "Sometimes I have to remember that things are brought to me for a reason, either for my own lessons or for the benefit of others." Cynthetiq "violence is no more or less real than non-violence." roachboy Last edited by genuinegirly; 12-01-2008 at 11:35 PM..