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Originally Posted by Blue07CivicEX
I figure if I save $100 in 5 years or $3500 in 5 years it's money in my pocket and not in the oil company account.
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Switching to '05 Civic (45+mpg) from '06 RAM (15.8mpg) as daily driver is money in the bank even after purchasing the Civic. Why? I'm using 33% of the fuel, regardless of fuel costs.
Therein, I'm spending that on developing equity in my vehicle which will still be worth something after the recovery period (4 years @ 3.75/gal) is over. Otherwise, I'd be blowing >$10K out the exhaust pipe which does nothing for me, you or the environment. After 4 years, I'll still have Servicable Ecomodded ride worth something! As gas prices go up, my recovery period shortens, and the value of my Civic is higher!
Win - Win - Win
The 2006 RAM has been resigned to Tow Duty only, and will recieve suitable Aero mods over the next several months. The 2005 Civic will recieve additional mods, getting average mpg higher, further reducing recovery period.