Comments on: Rising Gas Prices Make Me Consider Crazy Things

By: summer

summer — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:09:32 +0000

Premium is recommended but not required for my car. So I don’t use it. I used to use 89 octane, till gas hit $4.00 So I downgraded to 87. No difference. (I haven’t gone over 70 mph with the new gas, but I shouldn’t be doing that anyways!)

As for gas prices, it’s not hitting me as hard as others. I live a couple of blocks from where I work, so I walk everyday. It’s hot as hell, so I had to start taking water with me. (At first I was buying it at work, til I came to my senses.)

I do have a BF who lives like 30 miles from me, though, so, uh, we’ll see if we can stand the test of gas money. LOL

By: NYCChris

NYCChris — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:52:58 +0000

Could it be that living in NYC is getting to be comparably cheaper due to the lack of gas costs?

By: Sistah Ant

Sistah Ant — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:44:35 +0000

I will never live in the exurbs. And if I’m even in the suburbs, I’ll be a short walk from the bus or train…

By: Lili

Lili — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:34:06 +0000

Now I am at a business trip for 2 months. And I have to commute here with a car, because nor public transportation exist. This car drivig reduced my quality of life a lot. With public transportation at home:
1. I was getting more physical activity since I had to go to the station …..
2. It is cheaper
3. I can sleep or read during my commute
4. From eviromental point of view it is much better than the car

If the publich transportation is really so bad, where you are living, then it is an excellent possibility to do something good for youself and the community and actively demand from the city administration or whoever is responsible for that to do something about it.

By: SingleGuyMoney

SingleGuyMoney — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:31:50 +0000

Gas prices are certainly crazy. It cost me almost $90 to fill up my SUV when it is empty. Luckily, I only fill up about once a month or so because I drive a company vehicle during the week. They deduct $30 per paycheck which includes insurance, gas and maintenance. They haven’t said anything yet but I’m sure the deduction will be increasing real soon!

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:37:44 +0000

People are now starting to steal oil and gas from peoples cars and homes. here in the UK a old lady died of a heart attack after finding someone stealing oil from her farm. Where is this all going to end.

By: Ms. HM

Ms. HM — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:04:03 +0000

I recently bought a big SUV because I have 3 1/2 kids — 2 who are in car seats that take up one whole row by themselves. I then have a 10 year old with long legs, and a 5 year old relative who is with me the majority of the time. A smaller vehicle was not an option. I also wish I lived in areas in which you all live. I live in a rural area—there is no such thing as public transportation! But on the up side of that, it only takes me 10 minutes to get to work. Gas in my area is currently $3.89 at the cheapest gas station which happens to be Wal-Mart right now. It takes me about $85.00 to fill up. A tank of gas usually last me about a week and a half give or take.

By: 1001petals

1001petals — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:47:32 +0000

@Clever Dude — agreed sometimes you do just need a car. I moved out of one of those suburbs, personally. I think mass transit should be available to everyone though.

I had forgot to mention the environmental impact as well. I am a ‘car-free’ snob!

By: call2arms

call2arms — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:15:16 +0000

I heard that people in Mexico are complaining about CA residents crossing the border for $2.99 gas. One station was ran dry by the Ca folks. If I lived closer to the border, I might consider a trip.

Fortunately we work from home and live in the city on a great bus line. I’,m expecting $15 gas to hit sooner not later.

By: Ticia

Ticia — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:58:21 +0000

I am paying a lot for gas -

Its really made me change my driving - I get things done in one trip

I spend abt $200 a month