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Old 07-15-2008, 03:56 PM   #118 (permalink)
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keep in mind what someone said earlier about not being able to afford a fleet of vehicles where each is best suited for a special purpose. That giant SUV that is truly needed on the weekend will not be transformed into a small economy car for the commute to work on Monday morning.
Of course... monthly gas for the truck commute might cost more than gas and payments for a fuel efficient car. I'm spending $120 a month on gas to drive 70 miles round-trip every work day in a new car that's going to cost me $250/month for four years to own. If gas for the truck commute is costing more than $100 a week, it could be cheaper to buy a second car. If it already costs significantly more than $100, and gas prices continue to rise, it could be a lot cheaper.
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