Might have to sell...

[zach2011]

My dad and I were talking, and he thinks that since gas is about to go, possibly over $3 a gallon in the summer, I might want to sell my Tahoe to get something more efficient and affordable on gas. My parents sold all of their businesses, so they no longer have an income, meaning we are living off what we got in the bank and money we get from selling parts of the estates and subdivisions we own.

That being said, we watch what we spend on, so having a gas-efficient car would really reduce the costs for fuel on me. Plus, I never haul around more than 1 or 2 people with me. When I first decided on a Tahoe, we all pictured me carrying a car load of people, therefore needing one. Well, reality hit, and now a sporty car doesn't sound so bad.

It'll be sort of emotional though...this is my first truck and I couldn't ask for anything better. I love everything about it, but when I get a job and have to start paying for my own gas, it'll be hard to afford.

Therefore, we're considering a new Camaro or Cadillac CTS. I test drove both of those last summer and loved them. The Camaro is more likely, as I could probably even get the SS if I wanted. But the 6.2L in it would be worse than my Tahoe. So it would probably be a loaded LT model.

Well, what do you guys think?? I'd really hate to see my truck go. But it may have to.

 

[chistoso]

I'm sorry. No pun intended but this story sounds extremely familiar. (NC6600)

If you are short on $$ and income. Why would you even consider going with a new Camaro or CTS? You're what, 17years old?

Again don't get me wrong but this feels like de ja vu minus the infamous SBCC Silverado..

 

[louisrcastro]

Damm Dude Here in Southern California Regular Gas Price from Chevron Comes up to $3.00 To $3.17 A Gallon so i basically waste 70 to 75$ in a week and two days for my 2002 Yukon Denali ..and im just 20 years old not Bad
My Denali goes first then my girl ;D

 

[zach2011]

We're not short on money, we just don't have any more coming in for right now.

BUT, this thread should be deleted, as I told my mom and she wasn't too happy about what my dad said. She sure did let him know.

We're not gonna sell it. The money I'll be saving on gas with a Camaro will go to the higher insurance cost it has. There'd be no money saving.

So I have nothing to worry about for good long while.

 

[turboeclips]

If you are really trying to budget money and have an economical ride, sell it and get a used Civic . You could probably buy one cash and not worry about payments and you would spend alot less on gas.

 

[jee123]

tell your dad to throw some money in a stock account and short goldman sachs...you ll make some coin

 

[NolaTahoe]

get a Prius if your worried about gas

 

[Excon11]

Nissan Leaf

 

[emann_01]

if your parents want you to get a more fuel efficient vehicle then you should talk to them about their escalade and sierra.......

 

[Excon11]

And what do you mean need a more efficient vehicle!? Look at my hoes Mpg

 

[LTZboy]

Selling the escalade and sierra? You forgot the whole reason most people buy them when you own a business...the full price tax right off the first year.

 

[demonal]

Get a job... Even though my dad owned his own business his whole life I still had to fill gas in my tank on my own... Starting working retail at 15...

 

[skippy737]

We dont buy these vehicles for gas mileage. We get them for utility, lookng good driving them, the options, modifying them, resale value, and buyi g american.
1. Change the way u drive to maximize mpg- i get 17 city and 22 hwy in my denali
2. Change how much u drive
3. Any $$ you lose bc of trade or sale wont be recouped so i say just suck it up and keep tha hoe
4. Get a job if u dont have one
5. Ask the girlfriend for gas $$ instead of sex- or have sex then get some $ from her then u are the hoe driving a hoe
6. I can do this only bw my red wings game

 

[ICON]

Pushing to over $3 a gallon in the summer?! Geeze I can't remember the last time when it was under that. Were at like $3.38 a gallon right now. The shifty thing is, the shell refinery is 35 minutes away and BP is 20. Funny how that works huh? Consider yourself lucky.

 

[zach2011]

My dad was given the Sierra. No complaints there. But, I have been trying to get a job for quite a while, it's just the employers always pick someone else over me. Maybe they don't think I need one since I roll up in a new Tahoe.

In any case, my dad thinks I should do this. I'd end up with a 2010/2011 Camaro with a brand new warranty, have all the features I want, and still have anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 leftover from selling my truck.

What's funny is, my mom is always pushing me to pay for my own gas. So that's why I'm encouraged to sell it, because it'll get harder once gas goes even higher. BUT, now she's saying that if I don't get the Camaro, she will pay for my gas. I don't mind that, but she's not gonna be there to do it forever - and what if gas is really expensive when I'm on my own?

I don't know...it seems sensible to have a brand new car that's better on gas, with new warranty, and then have a tonnn of money left over for savings. But then again I REALLY love my truck.

 

[stevek]

I'd work out a deal with your parents to split gas costs.

That way you at least bear some of the weight of the gas, so when you work you can realize oh hey I have to work 10 hours to fill my tank

 

[zach2011]

Well that's what we're supposed to do when I get a job. Mom says I shouldn't get a job this summer because I have 3 vacations planned, they wouldn't be happy about me asking off that many times. Which is understandable, but I'm so ready to work for my own things and have some money!

 

[NASTY GM]

Sorry to here this. Here's a crappy picture of the chrome trim I purchased from you

 

[KMeloney]

Well that's what we're supposed to do when I get a job. Mom says I shouldn't get a job this summer because I have 3 vacations planned, they wouldn't be happy about me asking off that many times. Which is understandable, but I'm so ready to work for my own things and have some money!

Zach -- Sounds like you need to prioritize some. No job, but three vacations planned? Maybe you should get a job IN LIEU of the vacations, you know? Or, maybe you take one (two, even) vacations instead of three.

 

[blaqout]

Just work for your dad maintaining the estates and subdivisions he owns. That should get you ample gas money.