Gas prices

[jermy4]

You guys are giving me a complex....

I just bought a V8 4Runner. The kids and I needed something more utlility friendly. The dealership and Toyota are offering some great deals on the V8's and the mileage rating is "only" 2mpg different.

I will let you know when I start screaming at the gas pump.

There is nothing wrong with driving a SUV. Don't feel bad about it. Just don't bully cars around with it when you are driving

Honestly, if you have a valid reason (like kids) then more power to you. I happen to know lots of people who drive them just because it's trendy.

[curtis]

Well...also...I couldn't look cool driving a mini-van!

[shane55]

You gotta drive what you gotta drive.
The wife is a landscape designer. She drives around in a big Pickup. She needs it for her business. Gas prices here really hurt us.

There is a difference between need and excess... except when it comes to home-theater and sound!
Cheers!

shane

[Lou-the-dog]

Unfortunately the cost of the fuel going into our vehicles is only a portion of the increased costs we all face. Everything we consume will increase in cost due to fuel surcharges. Home heating and cooling costs will increase. Taxes will also increase due to increased costs to government services. Everything has an energy cost to it and it will eventually be passed on to the consumer.

Randy

[tjennings]

A friend at work just told me his relatives in Georgia last week were paying around $5.90 / gallon! FIVE-NINETY! It cost his relatives $190 to fill up a pickup truck and a car for the week.

And Randy is right-on the price increases that are sure to follow - I don't think it will be long before postage is increased from 37 cents for example.

I rode my bicycle to work yesterday - 14 miles each way - need to conserve my $$ for 340m's all the way around + a 340c for my surround music! Plus I didn't have to worry about getting a workout in after I got home from work and I could immediately settle in at my home theater.

[jermy4]

My new ride ...

[tjennings]

Wow, gorgeous car! And most importantly - ITS FUEL EFFICIENT!!!

[shane55]

Sweeeeeet!