douglaschick18's Blog

Oh the gasoline prices are depressing. The only problem is that they are not going to go down. I remember when people were freaking out over gas being three dollars a gallon. Now people are excited about Dodge trying to bring those gas prices to that same price. Soon they are going to be $10 dollars a gallon and people will be talking about how wonderful it was when the prices were what they are now. 10 years from now only the filthy rich will have cars unless America comes up with a solution. I am going to buy a nicer car this summer. The hybrids and electric cars are ugly, so while I probably should not invest as much money as I plan on I am going to do it since these next five or ten years may be my last chance to drive a damn car at all. At least one that's not some clown sized electric car that the news is showing. Those things are being priced at least $45,000.00 That is not going to save most Americans money. That will just get people into more debt especially with the government trying to wipe out the middle class. If looks are not that important to you maybe you should get a more economic vehicle. Otherwise do what I do and get a good looking car while you can still afford to drive! EDIT!

A friend has a 91 Civic, 37 mpg. Today's Civics rated at 36 mpg. Why in 17 yrs. are they no better? Our Suburban gets 14 city, 18 highway, not bad for a whale. It's parked now in favor or a 20yr. old BMW 325I. It's stay close to 30. My Caravan, 17 highway, 13 city. I've got a 65 Olds 88 with a 425 that beats that! Manufacturers aren't trying very hard.