7 Dollar gas in 2 years, would you do anything different?

Originally posted by Robtard
A few things to consider:

What would be the cost of this 6-speed transmission with parts and labor factored in?

How much of your driving is highway-driving where you're in highest gear.

How much would your gas mileage from 5th to 6th improve? Most likely, it wouldn't be more than a few mpg. (really depends on the car and how many RPMs your car drops cruising at say 70 mph)

Because if it's going to cost you $2,500 to change out, you only cruise on the highway an average of 15 miles a day and it only gives you a 3 mpg improvement. You might want to just pocket that money for gas or invest in a highly fuel efficient car for the long haul.

Transmission would be expensive, but I would install it myself.

At least 95% of my driving is highway driving

I'm currently revving to 3,000rpm at 70mph and I've read of people just leaving the same gearing in the first five with the 6th dropping it about 1 grand to 2,000rpm at 70 mph, which is substantial.

Cost wouldn't really be an issue to me, honestly. My commute is roughly 40 miles a day, and I have too much fun with the car. I guess I could always get a 335d when it comes out and just make the M my weekend car, but I would never get rid of it. It's too much fun.

The news stories that crack me up are the ones where they say "Breaking News! The price of gas is so high, people are having to walk to work!"

Now just hearing that, it may sound logical. But if you think about it, the furthest a reasonable person would be willing to walk to work is about 2 miles. So if you're willing to walk 4 miles round-trip per day to avoid paying 1/8th of a gallon, either you're hell-bent on getting in shape or you really need to check the classifieds.

Originally posted by botankus
The news stories that crack me up are the ones where they say "Breaking News! The price of gas is so high, people are having to walk to work!"

Now just hearing that, it may sound logical. But if you think about it, the furthest a reasonable person would be willing to walk to work is about 2 miles. So if you're willing to walk 4 miles round-trip per day to avoid paying 1/10th of a gallon, either you're hell-bent on getting in shape or you really need to check the classifieds.

Could buy a bicycle.

Originally posted by Bardock42
Could buy a bicycle.

Maybe if the guy was an Olympic long-distance runner, it would make sense.

here in britain prices peaked recently at £1 .21 per litre--sorry i dont know the conversions,there are reports of traffic levels down as much as 25per cent.although the price has fallen a little ,hikes in north sea gas and electricity prices are being announced.The public is clearly worried and are altering their habbits.

Petrol prices in Britain (and most of Europe) are almost three times the US, because of lack of government support for oil companies.

Seen a piece on TV about the Shetland Islands(100m north of mainland Scotland,closer to Norway. 30,000 people) £1.45 per litre. The local council wants to see all power coming from renewables,It is very wet and windy up there so they have a good chance of bringing it off

I dont drive. I dont even have a license. But, if gas did top the $7 mark. I would certainly continue bitching and moaning even more.

No. Not If I win the lottery.

Originally posted by KidRock

At what point do you think the economy will really break down due to gas prices being so high?

The economy will change not collapse.

Originally posted by AngryManatee
Transmission would be expensive, but I would install it myself.

At least 95% of my driving is highway driving

I'm currently revving to 3,000rpm at 70mph and I've read of people just leaving the same gearing in the first five with the 6th dropping it about 1 grand to 2,000rpm at 70 mph, which is substantial.

Cost wouldn't really be an issue to me, honestly. My commute is roughly 40 miles a day, and I have too much fun with the car. I guess I could always get a 335d when it comes out and just make the M my weekend car, but I would never get rid of it. It's too much fun.

Bragger. 😛

We should all just wind surf.

Originally posted by =Tired Hiker=
We should all just wind surf.

that shit is just impractical, man.

Kangaroo's, we should all breed our own roo's and ride around in their pouches.

Originally posted by ragesRemorse
that shit is just impractical, man.

Kangaroo's, we should all breed our own roo's and ride around in their pouches.

Oh yeah, that's true.

Originally posted by botankus
That I could see. It's the whole walking thing that cracks me up.

Maybe if the guy was an Olympic long-distance runner, it would make sense.

Walking two miles...is not a difficult task, its actually good for you...why would anyone drive that distance...(assuming they're not living in a rural area)

Originally posted by Grand_Moff_Gav
Walking two miles...is not a difficult task, its actually good for you...why would anyone drive that distance...(assuming they're not living in a rural area)

Well, walking 2 miles in 100+ degree weather doesn't sound like a good idea to me. I could be wrong. I'm not totally close minded: I'm open to a counter justification. 😆

Originally posted by dadudemon
Well, walking 2 miles in 100+ degree weather doesn't sound like a good idea to me. I could be wrong. I'm not totally close minded: I'm open to a counter justification. 😆

They'd get used to it...

Originally posted by Grand_Moff_Gav
They'd get used to it...

Why would I want to walk for twenty minutes each day, sweating my ass of?

I'd still sweat quite a bit on the way to work, as well. (If it was only two miles.)

Maybe if I worked on a farm or did construction, it would be OK. Since I work in an office and I have to look professional, walking to work isn't an option.

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Bet you really regret voting for him now.

If all some people are doing with their cars is driving the two miles to work everyday and they're still complaining about the price of gas, then they're either on an incredibly shit wage, or should learn that money is for spending.

Originally posted by chillmeistergen
If all some people are doing with their cars is driving the two miles to work everyday and they're still complaining about the price of gas, then they're either on an incredibly shit wage, or should learn that money is for spending.