Will you buy another gas powered car?

allenwrench · Intermediate Crude Joined: Apr 23, 2008 Posts: 891

I keep getting calls from my Subaru dealer trying to get me to trade in and buy another car. I got sick of his calls so told him don't call me back until Subaru makes a plug in hybrid that gets at least 100mpg.

Other than lawnmowers and chainsaws, I'm through with gas fired engines.

What about you?

Ludi

Probably not. My husband will just restore the ones we have.
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joeltrout · Light Sweet Crude Joined: Sep 19, 2007 Posts: 1317

I have mentioned this on another thread that it is tough to haul a 40ft cattle trailer up a steep rutted dirt road without a large truck or suv. And also hard to go into the backcountry where 4wd and high clearance is sometimes a necessity to enjoy camping or hunting.

So to answer your question:

Yes I will buy another gas powered vehicle and will probably buy another one after that one wears out.

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Leanan · News Editor Joined: May 20, 2004 Posts: 4535

I hope not. I don't drive much, and would happily go car-free except it's not safe to walk or bike (especially in the winter, or after dark) with all nuts driving like maniacs in their SUVs.

I bought a Toyota Corolla three years ago. I thought about a Prius, but decided I don't drive enough to make it worth the extra expense. Plus I plan to drive this car into the ground. The Prius is still too new for me to be confident of its long-term reliability. Corollas last forever, and it's easy to get parts because they've been so popular for so long.

I plan to drive this car until I retire, or the gas stations go dry, whichever comes first. Wink

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jlw61

Is it better to purchase a used gas powered vehicle and run it into the ground, or is it better to buy a new electric or hybrid? I'm betting the former, so yes, I will buy used gas vehicles as needed. Even if I need a V8 pickup or a V6 mini-van.

However, I do not ever see buying a liquid petroleum fueled vehicle unless it is a super efficient and low cost vehicle.
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Ainan · Heavy Crude Joined: Feb 18, 2008 Posts: 271

I don't have a car at the moment, but i will need one when i get a job in the summer. Won't be spending much more than £500 on one though and it will only be for a year.

The first place I'm going to drive is to a rural beach to spend the day. Spend some time walking, reading, enjoying a pick nick of lovely pre packaged and processed food. Very Happy

Enjoy the oil age friends.

Leanan · News Editor Joined: May 20, 2004 Posts: 4535

SolarDave · Heavy Crude Joined: May 19, 2005 Posts: 381

Ferretlover

No, i won't be buying another gas powered car.
I hear, about once a month, from the local Ford dealership trying to get me to trade in and upgrade. Someone told me that they not only want to sell a new car, there is a boom in people wanting used cars.
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In 2000, with gas soaring to $1.60, thought my next car would be electric. Well 8 years later & electric still isn't available.
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joeltrout · Light Sweet Crude Joined: Sep 19, 2007 Posts: 1317