• New here? Register here now for access to all the forums, download game torrents, private messages, polls, Sportsbook, etc. Plus, stay connected and follow BP on Instagram @buckeyeplanet and Facebook.

How High Gas Prices to Make a Change

Jump to latest Follow Reply
Sort by date Sort by votes
martinss01

martinss01

blissfully stupid
fuel prices - what changes have you made?

first off, if this is a repost or in the wrong area feel free to delete/move/mock the thread starter as deemed appropriate :p.

we've had a lot discussions about the current and likely future of fuel prices. most dislike the current price of fuel. but the question is, has it actually forced you to change your habits and if so, what habits have you changed? how are the current fuel issues affecting the bp community?

for me personally:
1. i currently own a 94 ranger which i have been meaning to replace, previously it was to be with a f-150 likely v8 4x4. that plan is on hold for the time being to see how things pan out. if i absolutely had to buy something today i would likely buy a v6 possibly 2wd. secondly, i have been looking at diesel's a lot more closely because of the variety of fuels they support.
2. i saved myself over 1k last year heating with wood over home heating oil last winter just by burning wood on the weekends. i intend to expand on that this winter. by the end of next month ill have 2 years worth of fire wood split, stacked, and ready to go.
3. my dept. and i have been petitioning (aka annoying the hell out of) our bosses to let us work from home atleast once a week.
4. i won't be going on vacation this year. i normally go scuba diving in the bahamas and was planning a second trip this year somewhere along the coast. but the ~2500 - 3k i had intended to spend on those trips i feel could be better suited being put aside waiting to see what "wonderous" new fuel system we'll be dealing with next.
5. ive been looking into geothermal heat as well as the various biodiesel fuel applications. the minute i feel any of them are more economically feasible im going to jump all over it.
6. insulating my floors and adding to the rest of insulation in my house is my first major job this summer. it was on the list of things to do, but it wasn't at the top. it is now.

what about you? have you made no changes and have no intentions to do so? have you made changes to your life because of fuel prices and or intend to in the next year?
 
The biggest change I've made is upon filing up, like this AM, I get feriously pissed off. This time last year, or a year and a half ago, I guess, I was paying about 1,000 less per year in gasoline. I'm getting the same damn product now, and it's only increased in price owing to speculation of future problems. I wish I sold a product where I could just say, "Well, you're gonna have to pay me more today because a few months down the road, I might have stocking problems" Fucking fuckers.

I try to drive with a less heavy foot, and I make sure my car up to speed with all it's fluids.

I try not to drive when I could just as soon walk somewhere.

Kept the house colder this winter than ever before.
 
Upvote 0
I haven't change anything really except when I go out with friends anymore we all butch about who's driving....:p

Other than that I'll probably ride my motorcycle to and from work as much as possible this summer due to the fuel effiency of it over my car.

Martin have you looked into an outdoor wood burnong furnace to supply heat to your house and water supply. Not to costly to set up and would save you a ton on heating.
 
Upvote 0
the wifey and I swapped cars. She was driving the trailblazer and I was driving a malibu. She drives more miles than me so we switched. I seem to be getting 4-5 miles per gallon better in the blazer than she was and also driving it about 100 miles less per week. I am filling up every three weeks in the blazer as opposed to every two weeks when she was driving it. I then use the savings to purchase an alcoholic beverage known as "beer". It is very refreshing.
 
Upvote 0
My wife and I had this conversation last night. We really haven't changed anything b/c we both live within 5 miles from our work and have fuel efficient vehicles. Plus, I usually ride my motorcycle to work (depending on the weather forecast), so the gas prices haven't hurt us. We figured it'll have to hit $4-$5 a gallon before we get hit hard enough to make me change anything. On the other hand, it has provided a nice excuse to get out of driving across town to see my jackassed in-laws.
 
Upvote 0
I'm thinking about going to these...

ramp-roller-skates.jpg
 
Upvote 0
The biggest change is scouting for good prices. Watching those trends.
Don 't fill-up when the price is spiking absurdly. Fill-up well enough in advance to avoid "holiday rushes," that kind of thing.

Guess there are now more shared rides - guests taking the back seats as we go to dinner, instead of taking their own vehicle. This is actually better for them as we now have eliminated a redundant "designated driver."
 
Upvote 0
I probably don't drive as much as I used to, except that my commute has gone from 5 min to 25 minutes in the past year. We never used our gas log fireplace since all it does is look pretty. I will be driving down to the golf outing next week rather than my buddy because my car gets twice the mileage of his truck. He'll happily pay for my gas rather than drive. My dad drives from Ashland to Cbus nearly every day in a V8 F150 so he's taking it in the ass. Unfortunately he needs a huge vehicle to be comfortable because he has a bad hip. They don't make small cars for tall people.
 
Upvote 0
I have not really changed... If the price seems really high, I'll put half a tank of gas in the car (instead of a full tank)... this is in the hope prices will be lower when I need to fill up again (this assumes I'm in a patient mood... if not I fill it up and bitch to my wife :wink2: ).

My wife on the other hand hasn't changed a bit... I seriously don't think she even shops for "good" prices. She'll mention she filled her car up and the price "seemed" higher than normal. I ask her for her receipt, and find out she paid 10 cents more than other stations... It used to get under my skin, however now I can only laugh. The woman isn't a "shopper" she's a "spender" :tongue2: (exactly opposite her cheap husband :wink2: )
 
Upvote 0
Fuel isn't the only thing that has gone through the roof in the last year. Most building supplies are up 20% or so. THink of what that does to the price of your house/business to build it. We are discussing putting in a corn burner to at least partially heat for next year. We saved quite a bit this tear setting out thermostat at 65 rather than 70.

Check out this site www.gasbuddy.com to compare prices in your area in Columbus....http://www.columbusgasprices.com/. I check this out before I come to town.
 
Upvote 0
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top