I'm getting a little weary of hearing people complain about gas prices in America. Compared to most other places around the world, gasoline is cheap in the USA. If you want to spend a great
deal less on gasoline you can. You can also do your part in combating international terrorism. Instead of sending so much of our money to the Islamic fundamentalist countries like Saudia Arabia.-
It really is simple. As soon as possible get rid of your 10 mpg pickup truck or SUV, and buy a vehicle that gets good fuel economy.
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Don't fall for the sales pictches about performance or sex appeal. Start the discussion by asking what the fuel economy is in city driving. This is 99% of what matters. Pretty much all cars are reliable nowadays. And they all have good sound systems and satisfactory air conditioners. So the important factor is what MPG does the vehicle REALLY get driving around town?
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If the actual, real-life gas mileage driving around town is less than 35 mpg don't even think about buying it.
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And if you are an elected official, work towards a system where each year when the vehicle is registered and fees are paid to the state, the fees are based upon fuel economy. So a Toyota Prius might have licensing fees of $10- per year, a Toyota Corolla or a Honda Fit might be $40- per year, and a behemoth SUV or a big, heavy pickup truck might be in the range of $1,500- to $2,000- per year.
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