Everyone understands that with gas prices topping $3 or $4 per gallon, monthly gas prices can be more than a car payment. We recommend everyone buy a honda civic. We have realized that a low cost, attractive and reliable vehicle is needed to offset the new inflated gas costs in our economy. Studies have shown that driving a honda civic can save thousands of dollars over the life span of a vehicle for gas, maintenance as well as overall vehicle cost. The Honda Civic is absolutely a great choice.
When shopping for a honda civic you must take a few things in to consideration. You must research out the invoice pricing, this can be done easily online. You must also decide what options you want and need.
With an Estimated 34 highway miles per gallon you are sure to save money. Lets say you currently drive a dodge ram truck that gets an average of 13 miles per gallon. However you could drive a honda civic with an average 29 miles per gallon. If you drove the average 16,000 miles per year you would save an amazing amount. With the honda you would buy 551 gallons of gas in one year. Now lets consider you drove the truck, you would buy 1230 gallons in a year. Lets take that in to consideration when paying $3.50 per gallon. You are buying an extra 679 gallons of gas per year. With the Dodge Ram you would be spending an extra $2376 per year on fuel, that is an extra $200 per month. Then take in to consideration insurance expenses, lower prices to wash your vehicle, maintain your vehicle, and less repair costs from a more reliable vehicle. You could literally save 20-30 thousand dollars over the life span of your vehicle over a 7-10 year period.
Its really time to take these huge prices in to consideration so you can start saving money on your vehicle expenses. There are obviously other great vehicles on the market as well. Shop around and be savvy. Research out your overall expenses and put some money back in your own pocket.
Studies have shown that the Honda Civic outperforms most all vehicles in being affordable and reliable. You need to buy a vehicle that will lower monthly expenses and also lower large costs that can arise from a poorly functioning vehicle. We believe that the Honda Civic meets and exceeds both of these requirements.
Gas Prices By Month
The price of gas continues to climb, and with continued uncertainty in the Middle East, they will probably continue to do so. In California and elsewhere, prices for some grades of gas have long passed the previously unthinkable threshold of three dollars a gallon. Granted, that is lower than the inflation-adjusted prices of early 1981, but that doesn't make anyone feel better when they've just paid nearly $100 to fill the tank of their sport utility vehicle.
In a previous article, we offered some solutions as to how the average consumer can either save on gas prices or use less gas. These tips included using credit cards with cashback rebates, keeping your car tuned and tires inflated, and keeping the car washed and waxed, which reduces drag. Here are a few additional tips which will help ease the strain of filling your tank.
Empty your trunk. Some people drive around with their trunks nearly full with things that just don't need to be there. Sure, you need a jack and a spare, but do you really need a toolbox, golf clubs, and that pile of old clothes you've been meaning to drop off at the Salvation Army? Any extra weight you carry requires additional energy to make your car or SUV move. Lighten the load and your engine won't work as hard or use as much fuel.
Drive efficiently. That means accelerating gradually, rather than speeding out of an intersection. Your car uses fuel more effectively when you gradually accelerate. Once you achieve your desired speed, keep it steady, using cruise control if you have it. Speeding up and slowing down only uses more gas.
Take mass transit. No, it isn't sexy to take the bus to work, but it can save a lot of money if your commute is more than five miles or so. If you can't take mass transit, you might consider a carpool.
Shift appropriately if you're driving a car with a manual transmission. Shift at the factory recommended shift points, rather than running your tachometer all the way up before shifting. Your car runs best within a fairly narrow RPM range.
Each of these tips offers a small saving in fuel consumption. When combined with others, they add up and can produce significant savings. If you can increase your fuel consumption by just two miles per gallon, you can save $30-40 on a 1000-mile trip in your SUV. When you're paying $3.09 per gallon, every penny counts.
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