peak oil's member's automobiles?

Re: peak oil's member's automobiles? · by **dbarberic** » Tue 16 May 2006, 14:42:44

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('energyaddict', '2')004 BMW 320 diesel automatic, purchased in 2005

Re: peak oil's member's automobiles? · by **truecougarblue** » Tue 16 May 2006, 15:21:31

Oh, I forgot my motorcycle. Honda XL500R, about 55mpg.

Re: peak oil's member's automobiles? · by **gnm** » Tue 16 May 2006, 15:33:37

commute scoot = y2klr650 ~50mpg
family hauler = old subaru ~26mpg
heavy hauler = 97 dodge ram 1500 ~14mpg

-G

Re: peak oil's member's automobiles? · by **lotrfan55345** » Tue 16 May 2006, 16:25:15

((my parents cars which i use))

'06 Subaru Forester - Hwy:28 City:23 Real:23-24
'01 Honda Odyssey - Hwy:23 City:17 Real:19-23

Re: peak oil's member's automobiles? · by **PrairieMule** » Tue 16 May 2006, 18:24:39

1996 Honda Accord and 2001 Honda CRV both get 25citi/30hwy.

Re: peak oil's member's automobiles? · by **JPL** » Tue 16 May 2006, 19:22:17

We have a y-2k Nissan 2 litre Primera Estate. Quite a big car for Europe but then we have a big family ;o)

Current plans are to run the car for as long as possible and then junk it - we'll shift onto horses.

My wife is taking riding lessons & the aim is to do a gradual phase-in between the two over the next 3/4 years. Right now I can buy a young cart-horse for a couple of thousand Euros & 2 or 3 of those will see us through the next 20 years, no problem.

Call me crazy if you like, but these are our current plans ;o)

JPL

Re: peak oil's member's automobiles? · by **sabs** » Tue 16 May 2006, 19:53:19

I have an Infiniti G20 1996- bought in 2001 before PO aware- gets about 30mpg- hubbie drives Accura Coupe also around the same year- both bought cash as they were old cars- considering getting rid of of Accura and buying a vespa- will keep the Infinti as we have two small 'uns- possibly getting it converted by a friend to take SVO- by the way Doly you are my hero !

Re: peak oil's member's automobiles? · by **NeoPeasant** » Wed 17 May 2006, 00:00:25

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('JPL', 'W')e have a y-2k Nissan 2 litre Primera Estate. Quite a big car for Europe but then we have a big family ;o)

Current plans are to run the car for as long as possible and then junk it - we'll shift onto horses.

My wife is taking riding lessons & the aim is to do a gradual phase-in between the two over the next 3/4 years. Right now I can buy a young cart-horse for a couple of thousand Euros & 2 or 3 of those will see us through the next 20 years, no problem.

Call me crazy if you like, but these are our current plans ;o)

JPL

Re: peak oil's member's automobiles? · by **SolarDave** » Wed 17 May 2006, 01:33:46

'99 Saturn Wagon - 26-33 US MPG, 100 miles/week
'67 Datsun Roadster, 30+ US MPG, 100 miles/year

'99 Corbin Sparrow, 100% Electric, 100% Solar charged
'2005 eGO Electric moped, 100% Electric, 100% Solar charged

Bikes: two singles and a tandem

Re: peak oil's member's automobiles? · by **Dukat_Reloaded** » Wed 17 May 2006, 02:41:58

I have a 1990 model honda car. It is in poor condition and I have not maintained it well, it gets about 25mpg. I have not spent any money on this car over the last few years except for oil changes. I only spend $15 on fuel per week, so I'm not concerned about it's efficency. When the car finally fails, I will just dump it and buy a compact car like a Daihatsu Midget II which gets 70-80mpg and they are pretty cheap too, just afew thousand secondhand I believe.

Re: peak oil's member's automobiles? · by **pea-jay** » Wed 17 May 2006, 03:58:31

My next car will be one of these...

with this under the hood:

All electric, for around town driving. Most of my miles are spent driving this way anyway.

Re: peak oil's member's automobiles? · by **michaelkaer** » Wed 17 May 2006, 04:03:49

From the age of 18 I lived in Toronto mostly, went to college and just stayed. No need to get a car, never got one. Took public transit or rode my bike everywhere. best way to get around Toronto. I live in a smaller city of Chatham, Ontario, where most people want you to drive a car, but it is not needed for everyday chores. I get rides with my girlfriend and chip in for gas when we need to drive somewhere. I fix bicycles so I have about 50 or so in parts and frames. I guess you could say I get 100 miles per gallon of water.

Michael J. Kaer In Canada

Re: peak oil's member's automobiles? · by **rushdy** » Wed 17 May 2006, 04:44:37

We've got a 2001 Rover 25 1.4 here.

Bought used with about 3000 miles on the clock.

Fuel usage 41.3 mpg, 6.8 l/100km.

Re: peak oil's member's automobiles? · by **wildilocks** » Wed 17 May 2006, 06:30:10

Vmoto Milan 50cc scooter [which is sold in the US as the Venice], 90MPG. Bought 1 1/2 years ago when I was not even a little PO aware: I've always hated cars [cages

] and used to have a 250CC standard Suzuki, but loved the idea of buying a new scooter and being able to zip through traffic [and it sure does!]. I try to ride it only when I have to now though, and cycle at least 2-3 days a week to work, cos I need the exercise... ^_^

Re: peak oil's member's automobiles? · by **Aimrehtopyh** » Mon 22 May 2006, 01:09:19

Geo Metro
30MPG
Honda Civic
30MPG

Re: peak oil's member's automobiles? · by **Ludi** » Mon 22 May 2006, 08:32:36

2003 Toyota Echo 43 mpg highway

Re: peak oil's member's automobiles? · by **azreal60** » Mon 22 May 2006, 13:04:38

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', '9')9 Corbin Sparrow, 100% Electric, 100% Solar charged
'2005 eGO Electric moped, 100% Electric, 100% Solar charged

Re: peak oil's member's automobiles? · by **Brazi** » Mon 22 May 2006, 15:23:16

I drive a '96 Corvette every day. Highway in 6th gear: 28 mpg. Around town, ~22.

For fun, we have a '57 chevy wagon that gets around 22 on the highway (stick) and we have a '61 chevy impala (auto) that gets about 18 mpg. Neither of these cars sees more than 500 miles a year.

Here are some pics:

Regards.

Re: peak oil's member's automobiles? · by **Zardoz** » Mon 22 May 2006, 18:51:57

The new baby:

2006 Civic EX. So far, mostly city driving mixed with stop-and-go freeway, I'm getting about 34 MPG. Marvelous little machine.

Re: peak oil's member's automobiles? · by **mekrob** » Mon 22 May 2006, 22:40:28

I don't have a car, but if I'm in the suburbs with my family, then I take my dad's 2000 Honda Civic. ~33mpg, otherwise I walk and get about 10000000000000 mpg.

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