Gas prices dropping - will the demand wane?

[Neohybrid]

I got the courtesy call from the salesperson today after taking delivery of ours on Saturday. I mentioned to him that my wife and I have already talked about adding a second one to the family and thought we better get on the list now. His response was that they are already seeing a drop in demand and we could probably have another one in a month or so. Our fuel prices in Central VA have dropped to less than $3.65 a gallon. I have to agree with many of you -- it doesn't take long for people to forget those $4 days, but they will be back soon enough.

[Bob47]

Originally Posted by ZippyPri

Cars have turned us into crack addicts, that crack is the fuel we think we need to survive in this world. The price per barrel is not even an exact science and is merely only an estimate based on how much we will need in the future, lets say 5- 10 years, or really the time till next election. Don't look to far into gas prices, whether they dip or soar, historically they are rising and doing so at an unbelievable pace. Probably because we are draining a natural resource that belongs inside our little ecosystem called earth, and instead of remaining there we are pumping it out into our atmosphere, but it doesnt escape it lies there dormant contributing to increased anounts of carbon there and keeping more and more gases in our ecosystem, defeating the natureal co2 cycle...sorry for the science lesson, its important that we know the facts.

As usual, simplistic science lessons tend to reflect on the ignorance of the professor. As for the crack we think we need to survive, well then I assume you grow all of your own food naturally (that is without motorized equipment or produced fertilizers with you own gathered seeds), extract the water you need from your own well by hand, compost your human waste, read by candlelight, travel by foot, etc. Oh wait - you drive? Use a computer? I'll bet you even have plastics in your home!

[ZippyPri]

Originally Posted by Bob47

As usual, simplistic science lessons tend to reflect on the ignorance of the professor. As for the crack we think we need to survive, well then I assume you grow all of your own food naturally (that is without motorized equipment or produced fertilizers with you own gathered seeds), extract the water you need from your own well by hand, compost your human waste, read by candlelight, travel by foot, etc. Oh wait - you drive? Use a computer? I'll bet you even have plastics in your home!

Criticizing the only people that understand the real issues will not get us as a people very far...I didn't feel the need to go further into the subject...its sad that even an intelligent person (or maybe just some smartass who read national geographics green guide once) still finds the need to put down others that are actually attempting to make a difference in their own personal lives.I in fact do many of these things that you have said and you can call me what you wish, I believe I am doing the right thing.

btw, good to see you live in a nice liberal state where there are a lot of advancements with respect to how we interact with our own environment...doesnt feel good to be criticized when I don't even know you, does it.

[Sheepdog]

Texas is liberal? Not likely! Boston on the other hand.........

[Codyroo]

The demand will wane, if for no other reason, inertia. As gas prices come down, the panic will subside, people will have adjusted to the prices and grown accustomed to them. They won't feel as compelled to get up, go to a dealership, haggle, stress etc. They'll just "deal with it". Not all, but most will likely go this route....

Still, a number of people have gotten away from their SUV's and gotten a more fuel efficient car and that helps. More are taking mass transit, and that helps.

But, I fear, like many, that a lot of people will continue to drive too fast in vehicles not ideally suited for their needs. For many maybe it meets their desires but definitely not their needs.

[ZippyPri]

Originally Posted by Sheepdog

Texas is liberal? Not likely! Boston on the other hand.........

Haha I was using sarcasm to convey my point.

[Bob47]

Originally Posted by ZippyPri

Criticizing the only people that understand the real issues will not get us as a people very far...I didn't feel the need to go further into the subject...its sad that even an intelligent person (or maybe just some smartass who read national geographics green guide once) still finds the need to put down others that are actually attempting to make a difference in their own personal lives.I in fact do many of these things that you have said and you can call me what you wish, I believe I am doing the right thing.

btw, good to see you live in a nice liberal state where there are a lot of advancements with respect to how we interact with our own environment...doesnt feel good to be criticized when I don't even know you, does it.

My point was simply that your pompous statements regarding carbon in the atmosphere were simply wrong. With respect to your statement regarding addiction to fossil fuels - certainly we are addicted; however, the reality is that civilization as we know it could not survive without it until alternatives are developed and the infrastructure to support such alternatives is in place.

Your ignorance shows further when you cast aspersions on Texas because it is considered a conservative state politically, but happens to lead the US in the production of power using wind and is currently developing natural gas as a replacement fuel that burns more cleanly than gasoline or diesel.

I note you are from Boston, home of the largest, and most wasteful public works project on record. Isn't that also the state where a wind energy project was blocked because it would interfere with some liberal's view?

If you really took the time to read my initial post you would have understood that I was attempting to answer the OP's question and identify the true context of the issue. Your pompous, egotistical, and inaccurate reply is the reason that those of your ilk can never solve a problem, only complain about your ideology driven perception of a problem.

[ZippyPri]

Go hop along and jump in your guzzling motorhome!

[McShemp]

"Your pompous, egotistical, and inaccurate reply is the reason that those of your ilk can never solve a problem, only complain about your ideology driven perception of a problem."

Wow! That's just what I was thinking after reading Zippy's post(s). Well written.

[dbcassidy]

Originally Posted by Sheepdog

Texas is liberal? Not likely! Boston on the other hand.........

We, in the Boston (beantown) area have no with gas issues - we just eat more beans.

On the topics of gas prices - keep an eye on Iran. If a move is made to block the Strait of Hormuz, watch gas prices go thru the roof.

Dbcassidy