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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2009 11:33:50 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse How has the recession impacted the amount of fuel that you use in your vehicle? I use more fuel now No impact I use less fuel now N/A Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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How has the recession impacted the amount of fuel that you use in your vehicle?
I use more fuel now
No impact
I use less fuel now
N/A

Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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oldiesman Champion Author New York Posts:6,417 Points:2,192,010 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2009 11:14:43 AM Ignore oldiesman Report Abuse as a ret person only drive when I have to, therefore I'am conserving more.
roadkillGA Champion Author Georgia Posts:3,382 Points:485,950 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2009 10:33:01 AM Ignore roadkillGA Report Abuse Keep me focused on conservation.
BlueVanGroup Champion Author Colorado Posts:7,202 Points:1,526,705 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2009 10:16:15 AM Ignore BlueVanGroup Report Abuse No change yet - fortunately I still have a job.
Samatva Champion Author Atlanta Posts:1,307 Points:816,945 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2009 10:08:29 AM Ignore Samatva Report Abuse Was already about as frugal as could be.... Recession has had no impact at all - my salary and cost of living are still the same...
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,859,605 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2009 9:19:58 AM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse I use less now!
RxHugh Champion Author Greensboro Posts:7,597 Points:1,572,985 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2009 8:33:06 AM Ignore RxHugh Report Abuse I use less fuel now
kimberly55 Veteran Author Allentown Posts:418 Points:653,800 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2009 8:21:06 AM Ignore kimberly55 Report Abuse Just a little less.
imcruizn Champion Author Georgia Posts:10,872 Points:2,410,030 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2009 8:10:35 AM Ignore imcruizn Report Abuse I still got to use it
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,245 Points:2,032,890 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2009 8:06:46 AM Ignore keo Report Abuse who cares anymore, we're all spoon fed BS anyway, and we just keep accepting it.
carnutt Champion Author Phoenix Posts:8,484 Points:1,589,540 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2009 7:49:55 AM Ignore carnutt Report Abuse i use less fuel now!
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,703 Points:2,469,665 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2009 7:32:49 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse No impact.
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,540 Points:2,715,825 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2009 6:52:16 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse None, still conserving.
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,678 Points:2,378,095 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2009 6:23:07 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse no impact
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,075 Points:2,549,055 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2009 5:25:20 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse I use less
SC444 Rookie Author Twin Cities Posts:37 Points:49,815 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2009 5:13:53 AM Ignore SC444 Report Abuse Still conserving...
GasMonc All-Star Author Detroit Posts:907 Points:46,060 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2009 3:36:55 AM Ignore GasMonc Report Abuse I'm getting sick of these stagnant oil prices. I am looking forward to them dropping to pre-Bush levels and perhaps getting an electric car in a couple years. Stop drilling everywhere. Our lives depend upon it to be stopped.
GasMonc All-Star Author Detroit Posts:907 Points:46,060 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2009 3:35:00 AM Ignore GasMonc Report Abuse I've found the best way to save gas is to not drive. As a result I've been doing a lot more important things and getting more excercise instead of wasting my time driving around. All errands are done in one 3 hour slot the same time every week when not much traffic is on the road. Been keeping it down to one fill up a month. I need a 100mile per gallon car.
HybridKing Rookie Author Maryland Posts:49 Points:146,280 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 11:35:36 PM Ignore HybridKing Report Abuse Same commute, same gas mileage!
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,902 Points:2,365,555 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 10:25:11 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse last.
thinkaboutit Champion Author Colorado Posts:1,069 Points:75,710 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 8:38:35 PM Ignore thinkaboutit Report Abuse Amplion, You must be advocating higher use and higher prices. Are you not aware that many North American drilling projects are abandoned because below $70 per barrel, they are guaranteed losers!
Zonk Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,471 Points:2,100,815 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 8:20:57 PM Ignore Zonk Report Abuse I try to conserve but, the recession has had little impact on my driving decisions.
Amplion Champion Author Oregon Posts:6,756 Points:1,862,360 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 8:03:57 PM Ignore Amplion Report Abuse Recession has put some Retailers out of business and others downsize. Must travel further for basic needs. Drill NOW DRILL EVERYWHERE
ponypalgal Sophomore Author Kentucky Posts:189 Points:764,405 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 8:01:19 PM Ignore ponypalgal Report Abuse I have cut back on my amount of driving. I try to use my savings to pay on necessities.
Boonebuggy Veteran Author New York City Posts:265 Points:503,520 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 7:23:24 PM Ignore Boonebuggy Report Abuse Not really.
52MPG Champion Author Dayton Posts:7,252 Points:1,739,755 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 6:50:48 PM Ignore 52MPG Report Abuse Now work from home. Commute milage is zero.
CPGas1815 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,027 Points:1,099,605 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 5:49:30 PM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse Painfully dramatic!
roadkillGA Champion Author Georgia Posts:3,382 Points:485,950 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 5:34:40 PM Ignore roadkillGA Report Abuse Retired
Ram2500FL All-Star Author Jacksonville Posts:551 Points:200,765 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 4:35:28 PM Ignore Ram2500FL Report Abuse Still conserving
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:11,996 Points:2,702,880 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 4:24:44 PM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse still saving about 200 miles a week.
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,859,605 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 4:05:20 PM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse Still conserving!
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,703 Points:2,469,665 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 2:43:55 PM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse No impact.
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,544 Points:2,620,050 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 2:37:09 PM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse While the prices where up we learned how to economise. Even thou the prices have dropped we are continuing to use what we learned.
Texasracer Champion Author Seattle Posts:1,684 Points:223,665 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 2:27:00 PM Ignore Texasracer Report Abuse y
Pspeed Champion Author Baltimore Posts:7,139 Points:928,260 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 12:53:47 PM Ignore Pspeed Report Abuse It hasn't affected the amount of fuel that I purchase. And as long as I work that won't change.
april4 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:12,164 Points:2,398,910 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 12:49:39 PM Ignore april4 Report Abuse No impact
Muradia Champion Author Toronto Posts:6,399 Points:1,383,405 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 12:03:21 PM Ignore Muradia Report Abuse No impact
frons All-Star Author Montana Posts:860 Points:319,875 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 11:38:01 AM Ignore frons Report Abuse i might drive a little less,
rescuer Veteran Author Las Vegas Posts:322 Points:61,005 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 11:23:33 AM Ignore rescuer Report Abuse It's a toss up. Things are tighter now, but gas is half what it used to be.
Vaquero Sophomore Author Idaho Posts:184 Points:2,124,105 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 9:33:52 AM Ignore Vaquero Report Abuse Try to drive less
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,245 Points:2,032,890 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 9:22:55 AM Ignore keo Report Abuse no
stoopsy Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,847 Points:357,615 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 9:01:00 AM Ignore stoopsy Report Abuse trying to drive less
imcruizn Champion Author Georgia Posts:10,872 Points:2,410,030 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 8:00:19 AM Ignore imcruizn Report Abuse Bought a bike
83chevy All-Star Author Georgia Posts:610 Points:401,650 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 7:35:34 AM Ignore 83chevy Report Abuse We don't go places as much as we used to... It's not a huge difference, but we do use less gas.
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,540 Points:2,715,825 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 7:14:17 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse None, I still conserve.
philmiami All-Star Author Miami Posts:502 Points:179,960 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 7:05:54 AM Ignore philmiami Report Abuse still gotta drive to work until I get my lay off then gotta do what I gotta do but no, we still drive the same... me, about 300-450 miles a week as long as gas stays >$2.50, I'll get by
wwcj Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,600 Points:387,025 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 7:02:24 AM Ignore wwcj Report Abuse We have cut out all casual driving, no more sunday rides, vacations/beach trips cut back from 5 to 1 or 2.
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,678 Points:2,378,095 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 6:26:29 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse none
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,075 Points:2,549,055 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 5:43:36 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse I use less
Dancin Champion Author Toronto Posts:5,510 Points:2,082,255 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 5:35:49 AM Ignore Dancin Report Abuse After all these price increases, I've learned to economize at all times on fuel.
RxHugh Champion Author Greensboro Posts:7,597 Points:1,572,985 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 12:49:43 AM Ignore RxHugh Report Abuse I use less fuel now
Lou08 Champion Author California Posts:1,084 Points:252,410 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Apr 1, 2009 11:41:01 PM Ignore Lou08 Report Abuse I use little less gas I plan my trips and I'm retired!
wharris3 Veteran Author Detroit Posts:362 Points:180,100 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Apr 1, 2009 9:34:29 PM Ignore wharris3 Report Abuse Less money, less food, less fuel, less meds, etc.