Not really. We will live well below our means so it’s a small inconvenience.
Yes I had to drive 400 kms (240 miles) round trip today for work. I kept to the speed to the posted limit of 100km/h 62mph. Engine revs stayed at 1500 rpm on the caravan and Cruise control used for most of the trip. Everyone passed me even the loaded trucks. I'll keep it up, I could afford to speed (use more gas), but the government and big oil doesn't need any more money from me.Have gas prices changed your driving habits yet? Making less trips? Driving slower? Buying/using a different vehicle?
No changes here - drive 75 miles highway per day to and from work, already drive at the limit bc of a speeding ticket, and rarely go out when not working, just keep myself busy at home.
Still makes $$$ sense to keep the job, and can’t afford a new/different car, so will just keep keepin’ on…how about you?
Until the cops pull you over.....Drive faster so i spend less time on the road.
People are saying they can't afford to drive anymore. Is $35 every 2 weeks really life changing? I'm not trying to come across like a jerk, I'm sure it is to some people, but for most of us?
This is an ancient one, but I've always loved it. " When I was young, I spent most of my money on booze, women, motorcycles and cigarettes. The rest I just wasted".That's $70 a month that won't be spent on booze, cigarettes, and lotto tickets.
For some people it really does impact their finances. My previous job had me driving 100 miles a day. I got paid for mileage, but you can bet the company isn't increasing that rate. I'm fortunate enough that it doesn't impact me too much, and I enjoy driving so the cost doesn't have as much of a sting. I have friends/family who are struggling as it is, and the higher fuel prices will have an impact since they have longer commutes as well as the trickle down from fuel prices increasing costs in other areas.I started thinking about this. Are we just being dramatic? Sure it's gone up a lot, but is gas really that expensive?
The average American drives 15,000 miles per year and the average car gets 25 mpg. 600 gallons of gas per year. Gas today is $4.31, one year ago it was $2.81. $2,586 vs. $1,686. A $900 difference per year, or $75 a month. $35 a paycheck every 2 weeks.
People are saying they can't afford to drive anymore. Is $35 every 2 weeks really life changing? I'm not trying to come across like a jerk, I'm sure it is to some people, but for most of us?