Some fuel math 4 U

[firemedic355]

For all of us who are beding over and taking it at the pump these days, there's no doubt we've all considered getting a little Geo Metro to daily drive and save on gas. I know in my area (Colorado Springs CO) the sale of 50-150cc scooters alone has gone through the roof! I know we're all grown here (some only by age) so no one needs to tell us what we already know, but here's some math to reassure you that driving your PSD at $4+ a gallon isn't the end of the world.

I use these numbers all the time to show people I know that I big truck is still worth it, especially with the deals you can find on them right now.

My constants for this math are:
15,000 miles a year driving.
Gas cost figured at $3.85/gal
Diesel cost figured at $4.50/gal

On a 30MPG(average) clown car it takes 500 gallons a year.
500 gals X $3.85 =$1925 yearly fuel cost (if you never drive your truck again)

On a 16MPG(average) PSD truck it takes 937.5 gallons a year.
937.5 gals X $4.50 =$4218.75 yearly fuel cost (to drive your truck daily)

Difference is $2293.75 a year which comes out to a $191 more a month to drive your PSD everyday. That's only $6 a day more!

There's no way at $2200 a year you can justify the costs of an additional vehicle, additional insurance, additional maintenance, etc.....for $6 a day!

[HVAC SuperTech]

Nice figuring. I like the way you think! I tell people I cant justify the buying of a new car just to get better MPG. I also tell them when they need something hauled, dont call me, I will be letting my truck sit to save money since it cost so much!

[00strker]

nice>.........

[robertcarmel]

I look at it this way ....

My little brother drives an Infinity G35 .. The car weighs 3000'ish pound .... it gets 26 mpg on the highway.

I drive an F250 CC 4x4 it weighs 8000'ish pounds ... it gets 23.6 mpg on the highway.

The infinity gets @ 1mpg for every 116 pounds of vehicle...

"The Big Girl" gets @ 1mpg for ever 338 pounds of vehicle...

Also a Diesel is MUCH Greener than a gas Hybrid ANY day !! It has a 40% smaller carbon footprint than a similar sized gas vehicle, and there is no NiMH batteries that consumables! Not to mention having to maintain 2 drive terrains....

All folks see is that Diesel is over $4.00 a gallon ...

All this said, and my company pays for most of my fuel anyhow ...

Bob~!

[sikktruk01]

Well said, I don't care if diesel gets to $10 a gal. i'm not parking my truck and damn sure not driving a ricer punk car.

[smoke]

Originally Posted by firemedic355

For all of us who are beding over and taking it at the pump these days, there's no doubt we've all considered getting a little Geo Metro to daily drive and save on gas. I know in my area (Colorado Springs CO) the sale of 50-150cc scooters alone has gone through the roof! I know we're all grown here (some only by age) so no one needs to tell us what we already know, but here's some math to reassure you that driving your PSD at $4+ a gallon isn't the end of the world.

I use these numbers all the time to show people I know that I big truck is still worth it, especially with the deals you can find on them right now.

My constants for this math are:
15,000 miles a year driving.
Gas cost figured at $3.85/gal
Diesel cost figured at $4.50/gal

On a 30MPG(average) clown car it takes 500 gallons a year.
500 gals X $3.85 =$1925 yearly fuel cost (if you never drive your truck again)

On a 16MPG(average) PSD truck it takes 937.5 gallons a year.
937.5 gals X $4.50 =$4218.75 yearly fuel cost (to drive your truck daily)

Difference is $2293.75 a year which comes out to a $191 more a month to drive your PSD everyday. That's only $6 a day more!

There's no way at $2200 a year you can justify the costs of an additional vehicle, additional insurance, additional maintenance, etc.....for $6 a day!

thanks for that, it makes me feel a lot better about driving my truck

[screamin7.3]

Originally Posted by sikktruk01

Well said, I don't care if diesel gets to $10 a gal. i'm not parking my truck and damn sure not driving a ricer punk car.

Me neither.

[SuperCrutyPS]

I like your write up!! I always have thought that stuff, but it's good to see it in print!!

Some of us from work were going to lunch in my truck. One of the guys, who happens to own a small car, asked me if I have considered getting a small car for commuting and just keep the truck for towing my 5th wheel. I replied that I'm making a payment on the truck w/insurance (which would have to continue), so making another payment / insurance would take extra money. I told him that for that kind of money I could easily buy the diesel fuel I need to run the truck. He just grunted as if I should have agreed with his suggestion.

Whatever!!

[AvroAero]

Originally Posted by robertcarmel

I look at it this way ....

My little brother drives an Infinity G35 .. The car weighs 3000'ish pound .... it gets 26 mpg on the highway.

I drive an F250 CC 4x4 it weighs 8000'ish pounds ... it gets 23.6 mpg on the highway.

The infinity gets @ 1mpg for every 116 pounds of vehicle...

"The Big Girl" gets @ 1mpg for ever 338 pounds of vehicle...

Also a Diesel is MUCH Greener than a gas Hybrid ANY day !! It has a 40% smaller carbon footprint than a similar sized gas vehicle, and there is no NiMH batteries that consumables! Not to mention having to maintain 2 drive terrains....

All folks see is that Diesel is over $4.00 a gallon ...

All this said, and my company pays for most of my fuel anyhow ...

Bob~!

Thats what I always tell people that call my truck a guzzler. Technically these trucks are some of the most EFFICIENT vehicles on the road. Lets see how much fuel your car takes when its 8000+ lbs plus trailer.