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Since I'm laid up I decided to see how much more money I have spent on gas from 2002 to 2004. I didn't have any records from 2001 since I had a Quicken melt down.
I drive a 1998 Honda Civic HX. 2 door coupe.
2002
Miles driven: 19,231.7
Average MPG: 39.2
Total cost of gas: $635.60
Cost per mile: $0.0330496
2003
Miles driven: 20,385.0
Average MPG: 39.6
Total cost of gas: $717.27
Cost per mile: $0.0351861
2004
Miles driven: 20,094.8
Average MPG: 41.2
Total cost of gas: $739.05
Cost per mile: $0.0367781
I can't explain the jump in MPG for the year 2004.
According to this information I spent $41.09 more for gas in 2003 than 2002.
I spent $71.71 more for gas in 2004 than I did in 2002.
Now I understand that my Honda probably gets better mileage than a lot of vehicles out there. I just hear so many people saying that they won't be taking a vacation (driving) because the gas prices have hiked. :rolling:
If you divide out the total increase in gas expenditure for 2004 vs 2002 by 12 months, it only equates to a $5.98 increase/mo.
Just thought someone might find this interesting.
I can't say that all of my figures are scientific fact but, I gave her a good college try. (ok, Jr. college):grin:
I drive a 1998 Honda Civic HX. 2 door coupe.
2002
Miles driven: 19,231.7
Average MPG: 39.2
Total cost of gas: $635.60
Cost per mile: $0.0330496
2003
Miles driven: 20,385.0
Average MPG: 39.6
Total cost of gas: $717.27
Cost per mile: $0.0351861
2004
Miles driven: 20,094.8
Average MPG: 41.2
Total cost of gas: $739.05
Cost per mile: $0.0367781
I can't explain the jump in MPG for the year 2004.
According to this information I spent $41.09 more for gas in 2003 than 2002.
I spent $71.71 more for gas in 2004 than I did in 2002.
Now I understand that my Honda probably gets better mileage than a lot of vehicles out there. I just hear so many people saying that they won't be taking a vacation (driving) because the gas prices have hiked. :rolling:
If you divide out the total increase in gas expenditure for 2004 vs 2002 by 12 months, it only equates to a $5.98 increase/mo.
Just thought someone might find this interesting.
I can't say that all of my figures are scientific fact but, I gave her a good college try. (ok, Jr. college):grin: