Do Gas Prices Actually Make You Think TWICE About What Car You Buy?

Prices? No. MPG, perhaps. That may sound like a contradiction, but gas is going to cost whatever it costs. I have no control over that. But MPG can alter what I end up paying per mile. That was way I drove a diesel, even though at the time the per gallon cost of D2 was at PUG or higher. Nowadays, at least in my area, D2 is less than RUG, often by ten cents or more. I am eagerly awaiting the diesel CX-5 and Traverse, to see if they will fit my requirements. Otherwise I'll likely buy the 2018 Tiguan when they are available.

never. maybe I would drive less or cut back in other things. But I would never drive a huge hog anyway because I comfortable with the size of my penis :)

I'm delighted that you have a substantial penis.

When I bought my current car in early 2015, fuel prices were near their 5-year low! Still, I chose a blend of serious power AND very respectable fuel economy, so you could say that I decided to minimize my fuel burn, regardless of the price at the pump.

I'm driving a 2015 Audi Q5 diesel. Like atc98092, I save at the pump, and then again in MPG. This is my favorite engine, and I've owned 4 BMW (who make glorious engines).

My philosophy is that a person should drive whatever makes it happy regardless of MPG with the understanding that he not b!tch about it when gas prices go up.

The most fuel efficient vehicle in our driveway is a Continental with the Mustang next and the Escalade last, though the range from best to worst is not that wide.

"never. maybe I would drive less or cut back in other things. But I would never drive a huge hog anyway because I comfortable with the size of my penis :)"

I think I speak for the entire forum when I say that no one wants to read about the size of your crank.

Well if it's shaped like a crank...poor guy LOL

I am delighted that my Z06 returns 28 mpg on the highway.

People don't realize just how thrifty Corvettes are when driven sensibly.

The price of gas doesn't affect what I purchase, but the combo of fuel mileage, tank size, and range does. I live mostly in an urban area and its a real hassle to get gas and I dislike doing so.

My daily is a GL350 Diesel which can go 600 miles on a tank (and 400 miles in mostly stop and go city driving)which is great.

I have a V12 car that goes only 200 miles on a tank and that is only driving for fun.

I would never buy a car like the Bentayga or MB GL63 as my daily driver - because, cost aside, it would a big inconvenience to frequently stop for fuel where I live.

Actually - YES -
However - one must temper that with the fact that I have multiple vehicles and likely always will.

My company specifies that all the company cars be Hybrids - and at the time - my first was a Ford Fusion Hybrid - and last week turned into a far superior Chevy Malibu Hybrid. The Ford was a slug on the road - I hated the CVT - and the brakes always felt "wrong" - but its only real problem was a Passenger side door handle assembly that broke and was replaced 4 times.

However - I would also suggest that while I might not pick a whole car because of cost of gas - I would likely reconsider my powertrain options. I do have that S-600 -so I don't need a supercar otherwise. I chose the Naturally Aspirated V6 in my CT6 over the turbo(And had to wait for it) since I have found that turbos do not really get the mileage they say.

Indeed on turbos. EcoBoost for example is a "lab" engine. It produces its MPG in the lab but in the real world there is no improvement. As with all turbos it will be more costly to maintain and repair than a conventional engine that will likely outlast it.

Well - that means that I will not be driving BEHIND you for long.

It's not a sole reason for my purchases but I will admit it plays a part.

For me that was a huge reason I picked up my VW Golf. Cheap car out of the gate, solid reliability, great value that holds decent over time and, of course, it's a fuel sipper for commuting.

The M2? Well, who cares with that car? I'll be happy with 15-16 mpg.

Totally unimportant. I spend more on going out to dinner in a month than I do on gas in a year.

I have a very short commute, but if I have a long one again I'd definitely like an electric or plug-in hybrid...appeals to my inner cheapskate. Caveat - this probably wouldn't be my only car and I'd apply the gas savings to a garage queen.