Comments on: Why I like high gas prices

By: 5th Finance Fiesta | rocket finance

5th Finance Fiesta | rocket finance — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:04:57 +0000

[...] Open Wallet likes high gas prices. Good for her, I wonder if she would love to pay $10 a gallon. If that is the case, she could send [...]

By: Weekly Roundup | LivingAlmostLarge

Weekly Roundup | LivingAlmostLarge — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:23:08 +0000

[...] out Wide Open’s Wallet views on “why she likes high gas prices.” Personally I agree and think that our mindset about driving and using huge vehicles need [...]

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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:43:40 +0000

[...] Wide Open Wallet tells us why she likes high gas prices. [...]

By: Livingalmostlarge

Livingalmostlarge — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:06:46 +0000

I absolutely believe we need change in our cars. Look at Asia and Europe. People do not drive around in large SUVs or cars. And part of the problem, which I don’t get but you will is child car seats. They are HUGE.

In Europe and Asia they have smaller seats that can easily fit three kids in a VW rabbit or jetta. Here you have trouble even with one large seat in a corolla size car.

I guess part of it is that people are afraid of not having a big car seat because they have such large SUVS and cars around. BUT if we move towards smaller cars, does that mean smaller car seats and less need for bigger cars?

By: RC@Thinkyourwaytowealth

RC@Thinkyourwaytowealth — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:42:46 +0000

Great post. I think you are right, but I do hope a lot of people keep their focus on fuel economy should gas prices come down, and that the focus on fuel efficient technology continues.

By: moneyloveandchange

moneyloveandchange — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:42:00 +0000

I, for one, am so happy to see less SUV’s on the road. I personally think that unless you live in the mountains or have some other justifiable need for a heavy-duty vehicle, you don’t really need to drive one.

I also hope that this drives American car manufacturers to produce alternative energy cars. This is really an opportunity for the US to become competitive again - I hope they seize the moment!