Survey: How much would you be willing to spend (maximum) on gasonline (in US dollars)?

Question

Also in what ways would you adjust your life to compensate for the increase in gasoline, such as:

Buy more efficient car
Public Transportation
Sacrifice other activities financially to compensate for budget constraints
Other

This is a survey for my pyschological class, thanks for your opionion!

Answer 1

I have 2 children so I need my car and would spend whatever gas costs to do what I need to do.

My car is paid off, pretty good on gas and I don't want a new bill so I wouldn't buy another car just for more gas mileage.
Public transportation doesn't exist where I live unless I walk for 3 miles to the stop and that can't happen, never mind trying to lug 12-15 bags of groceries home on a bus with a 3 yr old, it just doesn't make since.
Sacrifice other activities? I do so little extra trying to live responsibly that I don't have much to give up.

I recycle and do what I can so my final answer is that I would pay for gas no matter how much it cost because it is just like a roof over my head, a necessity.

Answer 2

The price of gasoline in the US has already soared beyond what I would be "willing" to pay for it. However, from all signs, it will eventually rise higher. A more efficient car might be the way to go; however, if it means getting a very small car, then the chances of dying or being seriously injuried in an auto accident also rise. Public transportation in many cities is out of the question, due to poor planning on the part of the cities providing it. It is also not always reliable, and the stations are often frequented by those of dubious nature. One must also consider family matters when using public transportation or carpooling. It is not always possible to respond quickly should an emergency arise and one needs to reach home. If it is imparative to have a vehicle, and a necessity to drive it to work or elsewhere, then budget constraints appear to be the most logical option.

Answer 3

I would pay just about the max we pay now $3/gallon, but I would also stop driving to random places on weekends, up the coast for "some air", and would start shopping or running errands all at once instead of here and there.

I live in LA where there is a somewhat decent public transportation system.

-To get to my job 3 miles away I would have to take 3 buses and it would take about an hour due to the route schedule.

- I could ride a bike, but frankly I'm scared I'd get run over

- Based on my work schedule I would have a hard time finding a carpool buddy, but it would not be impossible

-I could walk but don't want to because I'm lazy, I admit it, plus I work the afternoon/evening shift and would have to walk home in the dark or catch the buses in the dark.

If I worked somewhere whee they had a carpool program or reimbursed for public transportation and a bus stop outside I'd do it, but right now all the driving I can afford to save is the recreational driving, not get to work commuting.

Answer 4

Yeah people complain about the gas price, but they are still buying plenty of it right? We can gripe and complain all we want, but we are still going to buy it no matter what the cost is. We all depend on our cars to get us where we need to go. We might not joyride as much as we would like but we still have places we need to go and not everyone will ride public transportation. Geez, i live in the same town as the second biggest Air Force Base in America and I don't think we even have public transportation. I know I would never ride a bus. I have an Escape ( an SUV) and yes the gas sucks but i still drive and fill it up and drive and fill it up...

Answer 5

NO MORE THAN $5 A GALLON. Not sure how the Europeans do it, they have been paying over $5 for years.

I would not drive as much, cut-back on my road trips. Turn the a/c off. Empty the trunk so that the only weight is the car and myself.

I already have a small car and would never get a MONSTER/BULLY TRUCK/GAS GUZZLER. All those fools with massive cars are paying up the you know WHAT for gas, their choice.

Answer 6

My vehicle holds about 50 gallons of gas so I pay about $75.00 at the pump now. I guess I'd spend $150.00 if it goes that high. I can't do a thing I need a handicapped equipped vehicle. Guess I'll have to cut out some food or meds.

Per gal, whatever it takes, it's that or going on welfare and living off other people and I don't want to do that.

Answer 7

When I went over to Switzerland there were alot of small cars there, and most buses ran on electricity. I would buy a more efficient car since the exhaust from buses are so bad.

Answer 8

I would be willing to spend $1.50 per gallon of gasoline.

I am not WILLING to pay the prices at the pumps these days, but I have no choice . . .

Answer 9

Good question. It sucks because I'd have to pay almost whatever price b/c I gotta get to work to pay my rent! I'd like to buy a more efficient car but I don't have the money, and taking the bus would cut into my time. So.....I'd have to say $8.00? I dunno I would probably only do important driving.

Answer 10

as much as the sign says....
i HAVE to drive to work (38 miles 1 way)...so i dont have much choice, unless i want to bag groceries for 1/3 of what i make now...

edit- bought a 33mpg car in addition to my 22mpg truck...helped a lot!