Gas, Cars, & Etc.

[thefuzz]

I traded my Yukon Denali XL for an Acura TL over the weekend.

Was really nervous, but have no regrets.

I drove tahoes, yukons, and expeditions until this.

Don't miss that school bus at all.

[KSpan]

Yes, it sure does if you drive a lot.

I have a friend that travels a lot for his business. He traded in his Audi SUV for a Toyota Prius, and it literally pays for itself, and still saves him money.

Thus the "pretty much".

[pstall]

car pool and mass transit are your friends if you can swing it.

[mmmbeans]

I traded my Yukon Denali XL for an Acura TL over the weekend.

Was really nervous, but have no regrets.

I drove tahoes, yukons, and expeditions until this.

Don't miss that school bus at all.

Dude, youre gonna have a blast.

[NCstoner420]

I get 43 to 55 miles per gallon so the price at the pump has not hurt me yet. I bought a mini van because I thought I would need the room with a small family but traded it in for a Prius. The Prius has a TON of room on the inside and I am really happy with the move I made.

[Davidson Deac II]

If your truck is paid off, then its probably not worth it to get another one, Unless you are driving thousands of miles a month. Just drive it till it falls apart, and then get a more fuel efficient vehicle.

Fortunately, when I bought a truck a few years ago, I bought a ranger, so the gas mileage is tolerable.

[Niner National]

If your truck is paid off, then its probably not worth it to get another one, Unless you are driving thousands of miles a month. Just drive it till it falls apart, and then get a more fuel efficient vehicle.

Fortunately, when I bought a truck a few years ago, I bought a ranger, so the gas mileage is tolerable.

Depends on what you're trading for really. When I bought my Civic Hybrid I had a Jeep Cherokee that was completely paid off. I drove 50 miles round trip to work every day and used a tank of gas each week ($70), so $280/mo. minimum.

When I got the Civic, I was spending about $40 every two weeks to fill up, or around $80/mo.

My monthly payment on the car is $202/mo, so I was basically breaking even.

When gas dipped in cost, I was coming out a bit in the negative each month, but it was worth it considering I no longer had to worry about my car not starting once a month.

Since moving back to Charlotte I only drive 2 miles to work, so now I'm definitely coming out way in the negative and am considering selling the car and going back to the Jeep.

In most instances you are correct though. You have to go from a very inefficient vehicle to a super efficient vehicle, and most people do not do that.

[Niner National]

I get 43 to 55 miles per gallon so the price at the pump has not hurt me yet. I bought a mini van because I thought I would need the room with a small family but traded it in for a Prius. The Prius has a TON of room on the inside and I am really happy with the move I made.

The Prius is definitely very roomy inside. My girlfriend has one and I love it.

A guy I worked with in Maryland had converted his to a plug in model and got 150mpg. I'd love to do that to hers, but I can't do it myself. If you do it yourself the cost isn't unreasonable, but its pricey to have someone do it for you. That guy was an electrical engineer so he had the know-how to do it himself.

[NCstoner420]

The Prius is definitely very roomy inside. My girlfriend has one and I love it.

A guy I worked with in Maryland had converted his to a plug in model and got 150mpg. I'd love to do that to hers, but I can't do it myself. If you do it yourself the cost isn't unreasonable, but its pricey to have someone do it for you. That guy was an electrical engineer so he had the know-how to do it himself.

What are we talking about when you say pricey? 150mpg would be awesome and the place I live has an electric plug station.

[Davidson Deac II]

The Prius is definitely very roomy inside. My girlfriend has one and I love it.

A guy I worked with in Maryland had converted his to a plug in model and got 150mpg. I'd love to do that to hers, but I can't do it myself. If you do it yourself the cost isn't unreasonable, but its pricey to have someone do it for you. That guy was an electrical engineer so he had the know-how to do it himself.

I am 6-4 and 250 lbs. I sat in a prius, and it ain't roomy. :)

[toldozer]

Anyone have a newer 5 series bmw? Ive got some tires (2 to be exact) that i can sell you and save you atleast $200.00 for the pair. Just cant mount and balance.

Brand new never mounted bridgestone potenza 245 40 18 run flats

[mav1234]

I am 6-4 and 250 lbs. I sat in a prius, and it ain't roomy. :)

I'm 6'3" and find it roomy for the size of the car - It is by no means an SUV but to me it was pretty damn roomy given the car's size. More roomy than a lot of cars I think.

[Anybodyhome]

I have an '09 Tahoe LTZ and the highway mileage isn't bad at about 20 because it has the Active Fuel Management engine which shuts down cylinders. Around town it's closer to 14 or so, but mileage has never been a concern. I live in VA so I'm paying $.20 a gallon less than NC, but it still runs me $65-70 to fill up.

My issue is I'm 6'6" @ 270 and I've owned 2 Tahoes and an Expedition because they're comfortable, easy to get in and out of and with my 2 dogs, I can go anywhere in it. I'd love to own a nice, sporty type car, but 90% of them are difficult just to get and out of. My wife has an Infinity G and it is the most uncomfortable car I've ever driven- I hate it. Looks good but it is simply not good for a tall person. She used to have a Lexus GS and it had plenty of room for me to move around.

But her cars are not the point- I feel as though I'm stuck just because I need something to fit me.

[Niner National]

What are we talking about when you say pricey? 150mpg would be awesome and the place I live has an electric plug station.

I think he spent around $7,000 to convert his.

He told me you can get the battery kits for less now, but he never said how much.

I found a few places that sell/install them, but it looks like its over $10,000 to have someone install everything for you (parts included).