HotCarl Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 So I was watching this show called "what if we ran out of oil" or something to that effect. It was a hypothetical situation that the oil reserve's have run out or are running out and oil was trading at $160 per barrel. My question is, what would you do if a gallon of gas cost you $5.00? Or $10.00? Would you consider selling your car? Changing your driving habits? Moving? Just think of how much this will effect your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 $5 gallon I would still drive, anything over I would be pretty much in trouble for my driving habbits. But if you think about it, the economy would collapse over night if gas was that high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Agreed. That would affect more than my daily commute. What about commerce in general? Semi transported goods would be all but left behind. Air travel could cease to exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSXRAntwon Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I would ride my bike everywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I would load up on guns and ammunition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I would by a bigger truck and take off the Cats just to make the hippies mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I would load up on guns and ammunition. +1...cartons of cigarettes, chocolate, and salt, too. People will kill for a Marlboro after the fall of society! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Gas is one of those things that we will pay almost anything for. But, since you can make your own fuel out of many different things you probably would start doing that all Mad Max master blaster style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main3s Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I would ride my bike everywhere! Agreed...I'd buy a bike Oh and fuck the hippies too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Eh, buy a diesel, take the cats off, get fry oil. Fight global cooling, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Gas is one of those things that we will pay almost anything for. But, since you can make your own fuel out of many different things you probably would start doing that all Mad Max master blaster style. Agreed. I would find some old tires and make body armor out of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted January 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 $5 gallon I would still drive, anything over I would be pretty much in trouble for my driving habbits. But if you think about it, the economy would collapse over night if gas was that high Yes, if it were an over night change alot of society would break down. But Im talking gradual, say in the next 3-5 years gas hits 5$. One thing to keep in mind, when i was 16 and started driving gas was only $1.20 a gallon. In eight years the consumer has to pay more than double what they previously did. I garantee the next car i buy i will be preparing to pay at least $5/gallon while I own the car. Buying a bike would definitly be beneficial. Its not like your the only one with the idea so there's bound to be more bikes on the road meaning HOPEFULLY the average motorist would be more bike friendly. The downside, prices of bikes would soar with all the increased demand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I would invet my new sail car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I would raise a small mercinary army, go to Middle East, and take over all the oil production. Then sell for discounted price, I'd call it, Oil N' Things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted January 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Eh, buy a diesel, take the cats off, get fry oil. Fight global cooling, too. I was waiting for someone to say it. Good idea but you have to remember your not the only one thinking of it. Soon enough small companies that produce veggie system's for diesel's would hit huge profits but restaurant's getting rid of the oil would wise up to the fact that they now possess a valuable commodity to some, so therein they would sell it meaning no more free fuel. And if your thinking of buying new veggie oil forget about it, its like 5.00$ right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 drive my tesla roadster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I would raise a small mercinary army, go to Middle East, and take over all the oil production. Then sell for discounted price, I'd call it, Oil N' Things. I would join your small mercenary army. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I would move closer to work and buy a nice BMX bike. I used to ride for miles a day before I had a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badasskylark Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 W123 Benz(240D) or W126(300SD) running on veggie oil. The W126 could also be used as a small tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Would you consider selling your car? No, it would be worthless. The best thing to do would be to sit on your shitty hog and hope that your kids can sell it to a nostalgic millionaire. I'd re-evaluate riding my bike to work. I need to take the boy to daycare, so it would be tough in the winter. Fortunately, I wasn't dumb enough to live out in the stix with a city job. All the stuff we have is closer... but that too will become more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I can work, go to school, and have an active social life within 6 miles. It's great. But not bike friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted January 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 No, it would be worthless. The best thing to do would be to sit on your shitty hog and hope that your kids can sell it to a nostalgic millionaire. BINGO! If you drive a truck/SUV and want to pick up a small "beater" thats good on gas. Goodluck. Every small 4cyl car will be way over priced and that hunk of 'merican steel sitting in your driveway will be about as worthless as your 13mpg rating. If gas hit $5 I would have to at least CONSIDER moving close enough to work to ride a bike everyday. Even if it was just in bearable climates you could still ride at least 10 months out of the year and if your close enough to ride its not like your using alot of gas even if you do decide to drive. If gas went up to $5 it would take roughly $60 to fill up my piece. $60 would suck on a weekly basis but on a monthly basis wouldnt be so bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Assuming there is no sudden tax on gas vehicles I already own, I'll keep the two I have and look into an electric car. A diesel hybrid that can run off biodiesel would probably be the best bet at first. When the technology develops, a fully electric car will be a good choice. The ZR1 may be the fastest gas vette, but I doubt it'll be the fastest vette ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 WHat do people in England and the UK in general do now? gas is what $3 or $4 dollars a liter over ther now. They adapted to it so would we. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptn janks Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 id ride a bicycle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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