>>Uhm, yep. It is. And I will. Regardless of what I drive, besides the bicycle or a Volt, I'll need gas. Lets see. Do I finance a new 37 mpg subcompact for six years, or put gas in my paid-off '03 Avalanche? Easy choice. Both need fuel. And no, I don't drive the Av for work. I drive my four-banger Camry. Bunch of self-righteous turds. You LIKE paying as much as we are for gas? You wouldn't rather pay $1.89 or $2.25 which is about what we paid the last time that a barrel of oil was this "cheap"? We choose what we drive based on our personal preferences. I didn't start out complaining about the fuel prices, though I did say that my fuel bill makes me nauseous. I drive what I drive because they suit my needs. I pay for the vehicle, insurance, etc. I believe wholeheartedly in capitalism. I'd still rather pay $1.89/ gal.