Saving Money On Gas

**sophie** · March 12th, 2008, 02:12 PM

I was thinking about getting a fuel efficient car:

Overall mpg: 28 miles per gallon-equivalent of compressed natural gas
Est. annual fuel cost: $884
Lowest base price: $24,590
The Honda Civic GX runs on compressed natural gas, not gasoline (hence, the gallon-equivalent number).

Does anyone have one or somehting similar?

**leighdu** · March 15th, 2008, 10:21 AM

I've been seriously thinking of getting this exact same car. I'm just not too familiar with others experiences that have this car and how they like it. I also don't really like how boxy they look. But for the sake of saving money, I think I can get over that.

**sophie** · March 18th, 2008, 08:57 AM

Yes, it is quite boxy but saving money is the entire point of purchase. I spend on average $2,500 on gas a year. That’s a hell of a lot of money just to get to work and leisure places.

**Meya** · March 24th, 2008, 02:09 PM

Wish I can have a smaller vehicle, but since I have a family of 5, no can do. I know gas is going to crawl over the moutain this summer, it is already starting to go into effect. This is a mess, every summer they find a way to lie about how much they had to spend on oil. I mean come on, isn't this what our troops are dying for anyway? Time for a new president!

**stiletto** · March 24th, 2008, 02:15 PM

Yes, I totally agree. It takes about $55.00 a week to fill my car up each week. For regular gas here in Memphis, it is as of today $3.11 a gollon. My brother who lives in San Francisco says its around $4.30. We will go broke trying to purchase gas. But what can we do? We need it to go to our jobs. We do need a new president and fast.

**Meya** · March 24th, 2008, 02:20 PM

He's telling the truth. By my house I pay $3.97 at Chevron. Dog gone rip offs. I will never get the feeling of how Supreme gas makes your car run. I always purchase 87, the cheapest grade they have. Just to let you all know, you are not getting Techron in the gas at that grade! Don't let them fool you, I worked for them and this was a shocker during orientation. Oh one more thing, when you purchase there oil from other stores besides Chevron, you are not getting Techron in that either. Chevron consider outside sources as jabbers and they are afriad that someone will steal there magical ingredients of techron, which is probably nothing but some off-brand baby oil mixed with lard......lol.

**lyyssa01** · March 24th, 2008, 06:27 PM

Gas is 3.14 here in Arkansas. I filled up today, and it cost about $70. :(
I only have one kid, but since we're constantly hauling soccer players, mother in laws, nieces, etc. we needed a minivan. I drive a Chevy Uplander, and it gets 22-25 mpg. Unlike my cute little pontiac vibe, which got 30-33 mpg. I miss my vibe! :(

**sophie** · March 25th, 2008, 12:35 PM

I got gas at $3.15 today it cost 45 to fill up the tank. I don’t think having a new president is going to solve this issue. It has been long coming and won’t disappear anytime soon.

**leighdu** · April 6th, 2008, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by 100008

Wish I can have a smaller vehicle, but since I have a family of 5, no can do. I know gas is going to crawl over the moutain this summer, it is already starting to go into effect. This is a mess, every summer they find a way to lie about how much they had to spend on oil. I mean come on, isn't this what our troops are dying for anyway? Time for a new president!

The time is almost up for Dubya, and I am hoping that the times are up for such high gas prices as well, but I somehow feel doubtful about that. This summer I plan to use my car as little as possible.

Maybe more people should start carpooling and taking the bus/subway if possible. Or better yet, get some exercise and bust out your 10 speed

.

**pamela2** · April 6th, 2008, 11:15 PM

hi everyone ( i agree we need a new President) gas is like $3.17 in Crossville and $3.32 in Sevierville and it takes $30.00 to fill my car up (every 3 days). one gas station by my house was out of regular gas Friday when i went to fill up and i watched people drive away on empty.

**hjm331** · April 6th, 2008, 11:45 PM

Gas in LA is crazy! The cheapest (87 Grade) is $3.70 over here and that's the cheapest! It usually takes $50-60 to fill up my car every 2-3 days. I don't have a reward card for gas, do they really save you a significant amount of money?

**lyyssa01** · April 7th, 2008, 09:21 AM

Gas in northcentral Arkansas has risen to $3.25 a gallon. Which sucks for me because in the fall I have such a long commute. But, hubby is fixing up this little car that we have that gets 35+ miles to the gallon so I can drive it in the fall. Now I just need to learn how to drive a stick.

HJM, I'm planning on coverting my normal Citi card to a Drivers Edge. The deals sound worth my while, and from what I've read of the reviews they say it's great, especially for people who like to trade in their cars every 2-3 years (something I've been guilty of in the past). If you don't want to use the points towards a purchased vehicle you can convert them to Thank You points. To me, it's one of the better deals.

**hjm331** · April 7th, 2008, 11:30 AM

Lyyssa, I believe that if you saw my new truck in my photos, your jaw will drop not only by its great looks but also by how much gas it consumes

I will look into that driver's edge card. I'm only 19 and I just bought a new 08 Tundra with the help of my dad (co-sign).

I plan on trading it in 2 years later because I believe no car is worth keeping after 2-3 years because that's when the problems start to rise. I don't want to take my car anywhere especially to the mechanics as they will ruin your car and open up problems just for their own benefit.

I just want to pay the monthly payment and not have to worry about anything else.

I am planning on getting a new Lexus in 2 years because I always like to make a good impression and always be the one that women remember.

I guess I am a little silly but it's my age, I can't help it!

**lyyssa01** · April 7th, 2008, 12:40 PM

Ahh, you don't have to tell me about the beauty of a Tundra. It's the vehicle my husband is currently pining for. We've been to the Toyota dealership many times just to drool. But hubby is the type to drive his vehicles into the ground. He has a chevy silverado that is a '99, but still runs great so he can't bring himself to trade it in.

While I'm the type who starts trolling the Dealership parking lots once I own my car for two years. But more importantly, I like to trade them in before they get to 100,000 miles. I've resigned myself to always have a car payment.

And there's nothing wrong with impressing.

Everyone knows the main reason most people get a certain vehicle is 10% practicality and 90% image.

Myself included.