bagwell

just curious what you guys would do if gas was $10+/gallon TODAY.

How would your driving habits change?

What would you drive?


as far as commuting to work -- for me...I'm lucky because I bike/bus to work that's 47 miles each way from to/from my house [of course if gas was that high I probably wouldn't have a job to go to (I work for an airline)].

Hoovey689

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I would drive my IS

bnizzle87

I still would drive my IS as well. But it's always been my weekend ride. During any work week, I generally carpool with some of my friends and we rotate driving to work. But I believe there are a good number of cities worldwide that sell their version of gasoline for $10 or more. For me, it is what it is. Gas is a necessity to get where you want to go, and despite the rise in fuel prices right now, gas stations are still packed.

FrankReynoldsCPA

I live 3 blocks from work and school.

I generally walk anyway. With gas at almost $4/gallon again, the prospect of driving an LS400 right now is already ridiculous.

mmarshall

If? It probably is close to $10 now (in American-dollar-equivalent) in some European and Asian countries. And that's one of the primary reasons why they have small 1.0-1.2L Euro-diesels over there that get 75-80 MPG on the highway, like the VW Polo and Lupo. It's a shame we can't get true ultra-eco cars like that here in the U.S......though, admittedly, some small Euro-models like that aren't built to U.S. safety/crash-standards. We do get a couple of ultra-high-MPG hybrids here like the Chevy Volt and Toyota Prius Plug-In, but, IMO, even considering the tax-credits and the expensive lithium-on battery-packs, they are overpriced. And the Volt, IMO, in addition, has significant design and ergonomic problems.

blacksc400

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My daily commute is only 18 miles, so it won't matter much. But I won't be surprised to see $10 /gal here in the near future.

edgeucated

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With my current lifestyle, I am dependent on having a vehicle, so I would pay for gas no matter what

mmarshall

I'll be surprised if it reaches $10 in the U.S., since we don't tax gasoline at anywhere near the rate they do in Europe. But you are correct.....it won't stay at $3-4 forever.

Blackraven

In some countries like in Europe or some parts of Asia, fuel costs that much already. From what I know, most would either:
-use their cars but probably a bit less
-purchase smaller cars or those with lesser engine displacement
-use public transportation more often

For me, I would probably use the trains a bit more often.

P.S.
It reminds me of the movie "I am Legend". Fuel prices increased by 400% during the zombie outbreak

I know it's an extreme example but obviously, when all hell breaks loose in the whole world (if ever that happens), then something like this could occur.

bitkahuna

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if it were $10/gallon, i'd stay home even more, and i guess i'd have to consider getting a used econobox.

nikko2jzge

I would get a job driving a gas truck....taking a little off the top each trip I make.

JessePS

I'd get back on my bike. Hopefully there would be less cars on the road.

J.P.

I would drive the same things and do the same things as I do now.....

If the cost bugged me, I would go make more money

geko29

During the summer, I already ride my bike 3-4 days a week, so I'd continue doing that, or perhaps expand it into the colder months. Even absent that, with a 7 mile commute and an old E46 that averages 27mpg, driving wouldn't be an issue. It'd cost me $26/week to commute, which is quite manageable.

PhilipMSPT

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Uhmmm....