Gas Prices

[30A Skunkape]

High prices around these parts too. Hope we can avoid another hit to the refineries. :roll:

 

[Smiling JOe]

It is not as simple as I am about to state, but think about consider it. If the gov't didn't regulate the prices of gasoline, ie- if they let business owners create there own prices without limit and prices rise to $5 per gallon, don't you think the auto manufacturers would be forced by the public to create fuel efficient vehicles, and alternative and cheaper fuels? As long as the oil companies have lobbiests, we will always pump gasoline into our tanks.

 

[Rita]

It is not as simple as I am about to state, but think about consider it. If the gov't didn't regulate the prices of gasoline, ie- if they let business owners create there own prices without limit and prices rise to $5 per gallon, don't you think the auto manufacturers would be forced by the public to create fuel efficient vehicles, and alternative and cheaper fuels? As long as the oil companies have lobbiests, we will always pump gasoline into our tanks.

Speaking of fuel efficiency --- anyone got recommendations for smaller, less pricey, fuel effecient cars?

We'll be getting our daughter a car in a year or so. Will look for good used vehicle with good gas mileage.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Speaking of fuel efficiency --- anyone got recommendations for smaller, less pricey, fuel effecient cars?

We'll be getting our daughter a car in a year or so. Will look for good used vehicle with good gas mileage.

Unfortunately, the effecient cars typically sacrifice safety in a crash.

 

[Miss Kitty]

Speaking of fuel efficiency --- anyone got recommendations for smaller, less pricey, fuel effecient cars?

We'll be getting our daughter a car in a year or so. Will look for good used vehicle with good gas mileage.

White Volvo...where you been Rita?

 

[Lady D]

Honda Civics get very good gas mileage. Ours averages around 35 to 40mpg city and averaged around 44mpg highway when we drove it to PC Beach last year. Of course there is the Honda Civic Hybrid which runs off both gas and electric but I am sure they are pricy but the regular Civics are not that bad.

 

[Ocean Lover]

Unfortunately, the effecient cars typically sacrifice safety in a crash.

Not all of them, I agree with LDB..the Honda Civic is a good choice. For example:
2003 Civic Safety Ratings

 

[Smiling JOe]

Not all of them, I agree with LDB..the Honda Civic is a good choice. For example:
2003 Civic Safety Ratings

Yes, it does receive good marks by the Insurance testing peeps, but please don't be fooled by a 40mph crash test. If you are in a wreck while trying to cross hwy 98, you will most likely get creamed by someone driving 65+mph.

 

[Lady D]

Ocean Lover, our Honda Civic is a 4 door Civic LX. We love the car. A great car. From what I saw as to crash test ratings it fairs pretty well. I hadn't looked at those stats but thanks for putting the link on the post.

 

[Jdarg]

I notice the biggest SUVs seem to have " W for pres" stickers on them.
I guess they were hoping W would get them cheaper gas in Iraq.
Well at least W had good intentions, too bad he blew it.

My SUV most certainly does NOT have a "W" sticker on it!!