Full Version: 5 Ways to Unload a Gas-Guzzling SUV
I think the last paragraph is the most important. It is not always a smart money move to get rid of the less fuel-efficient car. I have a 2000 Durango and it gets a whopping 13.6 mpg. However, I owe nothing on it, and spend maybe $150-200 a month on gas, even with working full-time and running errands. Anyone who can find me a vehicle with good gas mileage that suits my needs (transport 3 kids - 2 in carseats, 1 in a booster - and occasionally a dog, haul groceries, etc for a family of 6) that has a gas+loan payment of $200 or less per month, I'm all for it. I just refuse to be caught up in the "OMG!!! Gas is expensive - new car new car!!" mindset. When it is time to buy again, it'll definitely be a factor. Until then, I'll keep my tank. 
QUOTE (MSUAlexis @ Jul 6 2008, 05:45 AM) 
I think the last paragraph is the most important. It is not always a smart money move to get rid of the less fuel-efficient car. I have a 2000 Durango and it gets a whopping 13.6 mpg. However, I owe nothing on it, and spend maybe $150-200 a month on gas, even with working full-time and running errands. Anyone who can find me a vehicle with good gas mileage that suits my needs (transport 3 kids - 2 in carseats, 1 in a booster - and occasionally a dog, haul groceries, etc for a family of 6) that has a gas+loan payment of $200 or less per month, I'm all for it. I just refuse to be caught up in the "OMG!!! Gas is expensive - new car new car!!" mindset. When it is time to buy again, it'll definitely be a factor. Until then, I'll keep my tank.
I agree; also the cars that are very fuel efficient are not exactly being given away by dealers these days.
QUOTE (hegemony @ Jul 6 2008, 09:09 AM)
QUOTE (MSUAlexis @ Jul 6 2008, 05:45 AM)
I think the last paragraph is the most important. It is not always a smart money move to get rid of the less fuel-efficient car. I have a 2000 Durango and it gets a whopping 13.6 mpg. However, I owe nothing on it, and spend maybe $150-200 a month on gas, even with working full-time and running errands. Anyone who can find me a vehicle with good gas mileage that suits my needs (transport 3 kids - 2 in carseats, 1 in a booster - and occasionally a dog, haul groceries, etc for a family of 6) that has a gas+loan payment of $200 or less per month, I'm all for it. I just refuse to be caught up in the "OMG!!! Gas is expensive - new car new car!!" mindset. When it is time to buy again, it'll definitely be a factor. Until then, I'll keep my tank.
I agree; also the cars that are very fuel efficient are not exactly being given away by dealers these days.+2
Fuel efficiency is great, but it has to suit one's needs, also. Plus, it's not in everubody's best interest to take on a car payment just for fuel economy.
QUOTE (MSUAlexis @ Jul 6 2008, 07:45 AM)
I think the last paragraph is the most important. It is not always a smart money move to get rid of the less fuel-efficient car. I have a 2000 Durango and it gets a whopping 13.6 mpg. However, I owe nothing on it, and spend maybe $150-200 a month on gas, even with working full-time and running errands. Anyone who can find me a vehicle with good gas mileage that suits my needs (transport 3 kids - 2 in carseats, 1 in a booster - and occasionally a dog, haul groceries, etc for a family of 6) that has a gas+loan payment of $200 or less per month, I'm all for it. I just refuse to be caught up in the "OMG!!! Gas is expensive - new car new car!!" mindset. When it is time to buy again, it'll definitely be a factor. Until then, I'll keep my tank.
ITA! We have an ALMOST paid for 2003 Mini Van, and while it doesnt get the *best* gas mileage--it fits all 5 of us, great for road trips, trips to Costco or Sam's Club or when we have out of town guests and want to all fit in one vehicle.
QUOTE (MSUAlexis @ Jul 6 2008, 07:45 AM)
I think the last paragraph is the most important. It is not always a smart money move to get rid of the less fuel-efficient car. I have a 2000 Durango and it gets a whopping 13.6 mpg. However, I owe nothing on it, and spend maybe $150-200 a month on gas, even with working full-time and running errands.
Yeah but if you were to go ahead and get rid of the gas guzzler and get a Prius instead, that would help to make gasoline cheaper for ME ... and isn't that what's really important?
QUOTE (Kevin20 @ Jul 6 2008, 11:12 PM)
QUOTE (MSUAlexis @ Jul 6 2008, 07:45 AM)
I think the last paragraph is the most important. It is not always a smart money move to get rid of the less fuel-efficient car. I have a 2000 Durango and it gets a whopping 13.6 mpg. However, I owe nothing on it, and spend maybe $150-200 a month on gas, even with working full-time and running errands.
Yeah but if you were to go ahead and get rid of the gas guzzler and get a Prius instead, that would help to make gasoline cheaper for ME ... and isn't that what's really important?
How 'bout if I cut out the middleman and just give you the Prius?
absolutely right on about some people panicking!
If SUV's get any cheaper, I'm thinking I might just go purchase one!
If SUV's get any cheaper, I'm thinking I might just go purchase one!
QUOTE (stuben @ Jul 7 2008, 04:24 AM)
absolutely right on about some people panicking!
If SUV's get any cheaper, I'm thinking I might just go purchase one!
If SUV's get any cheaper, I'm thinking I might just go purchase one!
Related issue, the former CEO of Intel Andy Grove has the solution! He's promoting this wacky idea we should encourage all truck and SUV owners to retrofit their existing vehicles to be plug-in hybrids. I mean he really thinks it's a realistic policy to "encourage" 100 million SUV and pickup owners to make a $10,000 or $15,000 plug-in hybrid conversion ... you know, just as soon as all the conversion kits and battery packs are invented and produced for every make and model of existing SUV and Pickup...
I mean, about 82 owners of Toyota Prius's do this each year, so why not force an entire continent to hop on board and rig up their Tahoes and Land Cruisers?
That's just so crazy I wanted to mention it
QUOTE (Kevin20 @ Jul 7 2008, 06:05 AM)
QUOTE (stuben @ Jul 7 2008, 04:24 AM)
absolutely right on about some people panicking!
If SUV's get any cheaper, I'm thinking I might just go purchase one!
If SUV's get any cheaper, I'm thinking I might just go purchase one!
Related issue, the former CEO of Intel Andy Grove has the solution! He's promoting this wacky idea we should encourage all truck and SUV owners to retrofit their existing vehicles to be plug-in hybrids. I mean he really thinks it's a realistic policy to "encourage" 100 million SUV and pickup owners to make a $10,000 or $15,000 plug-in hybrid conversion ... you know, just as soon as all the conversion kits and battery packs are invented and produced for every make and model of existing SUV and Pickup...
I mean, about 82 owners of Toyota Prius's do this each year, so why not force an entire continent to hop on board and rig up their Tahoes and Land Cruisers?
That's just so crazy I wanted to mention it
I like the price tag on the product that doesn't exist
With a full tank I can get about 13-14 gallon of gas. It wouldn't make sense for me to go out and buy a motorbike and get 100 miles a gallon. That'd be cool if I weren't still paying for my PT Cruiser, and I've got about 3-4 years left of payments on it. 
How about driving it off the nearest pier?
You get your insurance money (maybe) and you will help the environment (sucken SUVs becomes coral reefs).
You get your insurance money (maybe) and you will help the environment (sucken SUVs becomes coral reefs).
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