03-09-2004, 12:16 PM
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Chief of Naval Operations
  
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So..Are You Driving Less.....
now that gasoline prices are up?
I know I am. I try to schedule trips over 5 miles from my home where I then stop at multiple places instead of randomly going to one place one day and another place the next day. No more frivolous trips for me.
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03-09-2004, 12:27 PM
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What's Da Pho*?
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Nope since I can't advoid driving to/from work.
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03-09-2004, 12:56 PM
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Admiral
 
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A little bit. Most of my trips are unaviodable, like going to work and the gym, but discretionary trips are without a doubt down a bit.
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03-09-2004, 01:11 PM
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I am, but it's coincidence.
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03-09-2004, 03:09 PM
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i don't drive a ton of miles as it is, but i fill up once every 10 days ... so when the gas goes up 10cents, i'm only paying $1.50 more every 10-14 days. no biggie.
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03-09-2004, 03:18 PM
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I couldn't even tell you what I pay for gas. I never really thought about it.
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03-09-2004, 04:23 PM
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Admiral
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 My commute is only 10 minutes on surface streets. My Honda can go for 2 weeks if I don't drive too much on the weekends.
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03-09-2004, 05:34 PM
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I don't drive any more or any less but I am a lot grumpier about driving. I have dreams of still having my honda and not worrying about the price of gas... *sig*
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03-09-2004, 05:41 PM
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Rear Admiral Lower Half
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nope, im actually driving more. stupid school with thier stupid schedules. i have a half hour commute each way 6 days a week, sometimes for only one 2 hour class. if i just go to school and back, i average about 1/8th of a tank each day
man, im really having trouble with the idea of selling my corolla and buying some bimmers |
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03-09-2004, 06:28 PM
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Chief of Naval Operations
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Yes. Yes I am driving less.
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03-09-2004, 06:41 PM
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Rear Admiral Lower Half
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no...i just haven't been jumping on the accelerator and hard shifting alot...taking it easier
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03-09-2004, 08:11 PM
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I don't care. I'll worry when it get's to a worry price, like 15 bucks a gallon.
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03-09-2004, 11:19 PM
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 Your a very rich and very small little man..... mocking us all like that. You should worry like the rest of us and bitch and moan at every cent that is raised.  -jel |
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03-09-2004, 11:36 PM
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With everything else in Los Angeles priced high, I'm surprised gas doesn't cost $5/gallon. In any case, my round trip to work is about 14 miles, so I can go about 2 weeks on 1 tank of gas.
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03-09-2004, 11:38 PM
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I can't drive any less. I just drive more conservatively.
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03-10-2004, 04:29 AM
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03-10-2004, 12:43 PM
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Nope. I drive a Prius so my mpg is killer.
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03-10-2004, 02:21 PM
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As a percentage the hikes affect you the same. I'd cut down extra driving to bring my gas bill back down to it's low usual. |
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03-10-2004, 02:22 PM
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Yeah, the percentages are the same, but my net increase is way lower.
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03-10-2004, 02:46 PM
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nah - i'll just be riding the bike more.
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03-10-2004, 05:21 PM
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I drive 60 on cruise control now. Dropping it back from 70-75 has gotten me 40 extra miles per tank.
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03-10-2004, 07:37 PM
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Chief of Naval Operations
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have gas prices gone up? seriously. i haven't noticed. of course, i drive a honda civic. i've never, ever paid 20 bucks for a tank. my wife drives the van which only gets about 20mpg and i know she's not thinking of the mpg when she drives it. grrr....
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03-10-2004, 08:04 PM
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Chief of Naval Operations
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Wow that's slow. Is this highway? If so I hope you stay on the right. |
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03-10-2004, 08:18 PM
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Rear Admiral Lower Half
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I drive a Grand Cherokee (yes, it's as bad on gas as you'd expect), and honestly, it's not that big of a deal to me. I fill up maybe once every two weeks, and if it's $4 more at the pump, not a big deal.
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03-11-2004, 10:11 AM
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Rear Admiral Upper Half
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Same distance
I just short shift a lot more and coast. Try to time the lights so there is no stop and go. My 15 mile trip to work probably takes an extra 3 minutes with my conservative style but i also increased my tank limit from 300 to 370 so the cost per week is about the same. Hmm i dont feel the need to try and get out of driving, i have a new rsx and i enjoy driving. Although a few times i just wanted to go for a spin but decided to read a book instead. sigh...
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03-12-2004, 07:45 AM
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Strangely enough, that's the speed limit. Yeah, I stay on the right and be a good boy. I have to say that driving slower has lowered my stress level quite a bit. |
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03-12-2004, 08:46 AM
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03-12-2004, 02:40 PM
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The answer is that since I no longer drive 80 miles a day to work, yes....but otherwise no. We just drive our BMW more since it gets better gas mileage than my V8 does. I will be happy when we get rid of my car.
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03-12-2004, 04:25 PM
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