Yeah it aggrivates me knowing how much we are being screwed but what choice do ya got. I here people gripe all the time. I try not to even pay attention to the price, I have far more important things to worry about, How about you. I mean I am not gonna spend 400 bucks a month to buy some electric fake car to save 30 bucks a month.
2006-07-30 06:36:58 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I deal with it.
I have always planned my trips, saving fuel.
I agree that the hybrids and electrics are very impractical.
But, most of all, I work within the Energy Industries and these prices have made work more plentiful for those of us who work in it and we have got some nice raises in line with the increased prices.
2006-07-30 06:44:15 · answer #1 · answered by Cranky Old Goat 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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You mentioned an electric car, and how expensive they are -- well, here's what I did last year:
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I bought a used electric car. It cost me only $2000. I spent another $4000 on it for new batteries, and to fix it up. So for only $6000, I have a car that doesn't need gas.
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It's an old technology electric car, so I can't drive it 100 miles on a charge. I get maybe 40 to 50 instead. But I can still do almost all my driving in it. The electricity costs me only a penny per mile!
Here's a picture of it:
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http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/775
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It's old, but still very reliable. Electric motors have only one moving part. There's almost nothing to break. For cheap electric cars, look here:
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http://www.austinev.org/evtradinpost/
or here:
http://www.grassrootsev.com/convert.htm
or on eBay. That's where I found mine.
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2006-07-30 15:53:10 · answer #2 · answered by apeweek 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree....Yeah it ****** sucks considering all the money they makin on people,but it could be worse.You could live in a third world country with no food, you could be in Iraq /Afghanistan getting shot at daily or be in the Mideast conflict etc. The real sad part is any company like Texaco/ Chevron could drop the prices if they wanted too, but they're greedy assholes. Be happy your alive and safe.
2006-07-30 13:47:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What can you do other than just deal with it? All the worrying in the world isn't going to change anything. I do pay more mind to where I by gas than I used to.
2006-07-30 13:46:23 · answer #4 · answered by smoke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like to throw fits when I'm fueling up. I cuss at the people behind the counter.
2006-07-30 13:44:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i worry but there is nothing I can personally do to change it
I also have to buy racing gas for a car I own for $ 8.50 a gal.. ouch
2006-07-30 13:42:22 · answer #6 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look at it this way THEY GOT US THE YOU KNOW WHAT> so no matter what we disagree we have to pay the price. they no that we have no choice and they make to be, pay or do not live. SUCKS.
2006-07-30 13:44:03 · answer #7 · answered by litehmusicdj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've become more careful about planning my trips, and now I try to use a motorcycle whenever practical.
2006-07-30 14:16:09 · answer #8 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no choice but to deal with it. Anyway, I don't drive anywhere except to and from work.
2006-07-30 13:40:34 · answer #9 · answered by Sick Puppy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually the prices in my country r higher than many others......But like u I dont worry , coz in our life time it aint going exaust, ........... :)
2006-07-30 13:42:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋