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View Poll Results: How does rising gas prices affect you?
Little or No effect -- My driving habits are pretty much the same.
18
42.86%
Minimal effect -- I drive a little less. I'm a little bit more selective with excursions.
17
40.48%
Moderate effect -- I do alternate driving habits, like carpool or take public transport.
7
16.67%
Maximal effect -- I don't want to drive at all. I can't afford gas.
0
0%
I don't drive. I'm always a passenger...
0
0%
Voters: 42. You may not vote on this poll
When gas prices go up, do you drive less?
When gas prices go up, do you drive less?
So, everyone knows, gas prices vary depending on seasonal changes and oil barrel prices. And someone always has to complain about it.
But does it really affect you? Do you change your driving habits depending on the price of gas?
Do you drive less? Carpool? Take public transportation? Buy cheaper gas? Think of changing (or actually change) your car to something more gas efficient?
DISCUSS.
But does it really affect you? Do you change your driving habits depending on the price of gas?
Do you drive less? Carpool? Take public transportation? Buy cheaper gas? Think of changing (or actually change) your car to something more gas efficient?
DISCUSS.
For myself, if gas goes up, I see that I use my motorcycle more often, but really not that significantly more.
In all honesty, I drive around SoCal with no changes. It doesn't affect my driving habits.
If I need (or want) to go somewhere, I go; no matter what the price of gas is.
In all honesty, I drive around SoCal with no changes. It doesn't affect my driving habits.
If I need (or want) to go somewhere, I go; no matter what the price of gas is.
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From: Vancouver, BC
I might be less likely to go out randomly, or my friends and I might try a little harder to take one car as opposed to two ... i also pay a little more attention to that pesky instantanious fuel economy guage
but overall, nothing really changes
but overall, nothing really changes
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From: Canada
Compared to 5+ years ago, we do go to less distant places on average for dinner during the weekends, not primarily to save money, but just so they don't make too much more $$ from us . . .
I still remember when gas cost half as much as it is now, we go out for dinner Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, to whereever we want regardless of distance. Now we only go once or twice max. during the weekend, & one of the places would be just nearby . . .
I still remember when gas cost half as much as it is now, we go out for dinner Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, to whereever we want regardless of distance. Now we only go once or twice max. during the weekend, & one of the places would be just nearby . . .
Compared to 5+ years ago, we do go to less distant places on average for dinner during the weekends, not primarily to save money, but just so they don't make too much more $$ from us . . .
I still remember when gas cost half as much as it is now, we go out for dinner Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, to whereever we want regardless of distance. Now we only go once or twice max. during the weekend, & one of the places would be just nearby . . .
I still remember when gas cost half as much as it is now, we go out for dinner Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, to whereever we want regardless of distance. Now we only go once or twice max. during the weekend, & one of the places would be just nearby . . .
I also remember when my mom was complaining about gas being over a buck. Oh the good ole days
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Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Richmond
Same for me as of now, car's in the shop so I've used $0 on fuel for the pass 3 weeks on my car... but will start using it again as it comes out of the shop very soon... Why isn't there a voting choice for me for driving A LOT more? hehehehe
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From: The Woodlands, TX
just depends on how much money one makes...those who make a lot of money don't care because it doesn't affect them; individuals that are fighting to make ends meet is where you'll see the biggest difference in driving habits.
common sense really.
for me personally, I commute 50 miles a day and hate getting a huge monthly gas bill so I bought a used Honda Insight to commute with (averaged 72.1 MPG over the 12000 miles I've had it).
common sense really.
for me personally, I commute 50 miles a day and hate getting a huge monthly gas bill so I bought a used Honda Insight to commute with (averaged 72.1 MPG over the 12000 miles I've had it).
Last edited by bagwell; Jan 24, 2008 at 08:34 AM.
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From: MD
Moderate. Lucky for me I am at a place where I can walk to class or work. Or I take my bike. While my car is pretty fuel efficient, sitting in the traffic here is murder. Recently, its been more than just gas prices, its the reality that not only is alot of gasoline wasted, but also that 30 years from now it might not be there to buy. And there will also be the need of oil for machines, plastics, etc.
My parents have always had sporty cars, but nothing less than 17 mpg city. However, my dad has certainly changed since they got the RX400h and now he is very eager to get another hybrid, sporty or not.
My parents have always had sporty cars, but nothing less than 17 mpg city. However, my dad has certainly changed since they got the RX400h and now he is very eager to get another hybrid, sporty or not.