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Darthbladerni · May 27th, 2008, 05:00 PM

As the title says what price will you stop driving and hang the keys up for good

Price is per litre

I put down to never stop driving but i will only stop when i cant afford any more.
Public transport would be more expensive for me if i wasnt driving which is rediculous!

airbusA346 · May 27th, 2008, 05:04 PM

Well, for some people it just isn't a option to stop driving and seen as they are going to be putting road tax up by the end of the year too, it is going to make it even harder to run a car.

Weird In Wiltshire · May 27th, 2008, 05:17 PM

The poll (so far) is clear; I think people need and want their cars and so will just keep on paying. It is expensive however. My car is a 1.4 and it's only about £40 a month (it's not a MINI - YET!!)

Paul · May 27th, 2008, 05:28 PM

Would rather get an alternative fuel car than stop driving, but we've been a one car family as opposed to two for ages, despite living in the country and having no public transport links to any shops, schools or anything.

MarkW · May 27th, 2008, 05:28 PM

not an option for me, 2 miles from the nearest bus stop and if I caught the first bus I'd get to work for about 12 and have to leave at 1:30 to be back on the last bus

Darthbladerni · May 27th, 2008, 05:38 PM

I live two miles from the nearest bus stop so I need to drive. My work and college is 12 miles from home so public transport isnt an option. Last time I had to get a bus from home to my college it cost me £8 return for the first bus and £4 for the second bus. 5 days a week works out more than me putting super in every week so there is no point.

Roofas · May 27th, 2008, 05:44 PM

Not so bad for me - Luton is small place and everything I need, including work, is within a 5 min car drive, 5 min bike ride, or a 15-20 min walk.

adam_Randell · May 27th, 2008, 05:44 PM

I will never stop! However...thats not to say that the price of petrol is pathetic. With most of the price going to the government. It does need to stop goin up, when i first got my MINI i could fill her up for £37, now it costs over £45!

Shaun · May 27th, 2008, 05:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul (original)

We've been a one car family as opposed to two for ages

Same here no tax breaks for us though eh

were not to bad for buses one every 10 minutes to manchester during the day but who wants to sit on a bus for over an hour for what can be done in the car in under half an hour. Its two buses to my works but the journey can take and hour and a half as opposed to 15 minutes in the car.
I am partly glad petrols getting prohibitively expensive because there are too many cars on the road and not enough people who know how to drive them. Also you cant run an untaxed and uninsured car without petrol.

supa-dupa-cooper · May 27th, 2008, 05:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Roofas (original)

Not so bad for me - Luton is small place and everything I need, including work, is within a 5 min car drive, 5 min bike ride, or a 15-20 min walk.

Snap

But I still wouldnt stop driving

*Vikki* · May 27th, 2008, 06:00 PM

I could walk to work and probably get on ok with not having a car but my cars my life, passion and hobbey to sell my MINI would be like selling a body part to me. SO for as long as i can keep paying ill keep driving and if i cant afford it ill keep her in the garage till i can

ViscountCharles · May 27th, 2008, 06:59 PM

I couldn't work without driving; public transport just isn't an option given the places I have to get to and the times I have to get there for.

I'm self-employed and can't pass on my increased travelling costs to the customer - so increased fuel prices are hurting, and it's only going to get worse.

JG02JSG · May 27th, 2008, 07:07 PM

I will never stop driving as i work for a fuel company and get unleaded cheaper than the pump price

mister.t · May 27th, 2008, 07:13 PM

Never on any account would I stop driving - The day I hang up my keys is the day I wish to die thank you very much

..Blackadder.. · May 27th, 2008, 07:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JG02JSG (original)

I will never stop driving as i work for a fuel company and get unleaded cheaper than the pump price

can i be your new best friend lol, well I'm a one car family and also car share for my commute to work with 2 other people and its a 60 mile round trip everyday, so I would love to see how many buses and trains i would need to get

Lorri · May 27th, 2008, 07:16 PM

I doubt I will stop driving but I've cut down on how much I use the car. Only try & use it for essential trips

ScottyBoy · May 27th, 2008, 07:24 PM

Ive voted £2 but i wont stop driving at all, its already getting to the point were i may have to sell my MCS with filling up costing £55 its getting rediculous, so it may be another cheap car and have to sell this one.

As chilli said, its everything really and selling is a huge change for me. Ill be doing 2 Runs this month and the fuel bill for them alone is going to be in Excess of £300

ALD0 · May 27th, 2008, 07:26 PM

I plan to cycle to work, the governmnt is winning here

The car really will be a desirable past time...

Lorri · May 27th, 2008, 07:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ALD0 (original)

I plan to cycle to work, the governmnt is winning here

The car really will be a desirable past time...

Quite... they have us over a barrel (excuse the pun!!)

andrewcregan · May 27th, 2008, 07:38 PM

Unlike cigarettes, you cannot just give up driving

. This government is driving me nuts

View Poll Results: What price will you stop paying for petrol?
£2	14	15.38%
£3	5	5.49%
£4	2	2.20%
£5	5	5.49%
£6	0	0%
£7	0	0%
Will never stop driving!	65	71.43%
Voters: 91. You may not vote on this poll

May 27th, 2008, 05:00 PM	#1
Darthbladerni Mini Youngster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 1,993 Offline	At what petrol price will you stop driving? As the title says what price will you stop driving and hang the keys up for good Price is per litre I put down to never stop driving but i will only stop when i cant afford any more. Public transport would be more expensive for me if i wasnt driving which is rediculous!

May 27th, 2008, 05:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 8,119 Offline	Well, for some people it just isn't a option to stop driving and seen as they are going to be putting road tax up by the end of the year too, it is going to make it even harder to run a car. Owner Of The Last Word Of 2007 :: My Website The Orange Blob As My Avatar Is The Mascot Of JetAlliance Racing Called 'Carli'.

May 27th, 2008, 05:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Weird In Wiltshire Land of Pewsey Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pewsey, Wilts. SN9 Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 912 Offline	The poll (so far) is clear; I think people need and want their cars and so will just keep on paying. It is expensive however. My car is a 1.4 and it's only about £40 a month (it's not a MINI - YET!!) Be Positive And Shine

May 27th, 2008, 05:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Roofas iz dis a yoot house?!! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Luton (pron: Loo'un) Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 711 Offline	Not so bad for me - Luton is small place and everything I need, including work, is within a 5 min car drive, 5 min bike ride, or a 15-20 min walk. Lies need defending all the time. The truth defends itself.

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May 27th, 2008, 05:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 40,716 Offline	Would rather get an alternative fuel car than stop driving, but we've been a one car family as opposed to two for ages, despite living in the country and having no public transport links to any shops, schools or anything.

May 27th, 2008, 05:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
MarkW XR3i / JCW MCS Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Full Throttle Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 358 Offline	not an option for me, 2 miles from the nearest bus stop and if I caught the first bus I'd get to work for about 12 and have to leave at 1:30 to be back on the last bus

May 27th, 2008, 05:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Darthbladerni Mini Youngster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 1,993 Offline	I live two miles from the nearest bus stop so I need to drive. My work and college is 12 miles from home so public transport isnt an option. Last time I had to get a bus from home to my college it cost me £8 return for the first bus and £4 for the second bus. 5 days a week works out more than me putting super in every week so there is no point.

May 27th, 2008, 05:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
adam_Randell 07' Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Droitwich Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 1,055 Offline	I will never stop! However...thats not to say that the price of petrol is pathetic. With most of the price going to the government. It does need to stop goin up, when i first got my MINI i could fill her up for £37, now it costs over £45! adam_randell www.midzmodified.com

May 27th, 2008, 05:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Shaun Mr Big Stuff Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oldham Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 3,206 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul (original) We've been a one car family as opposed to two for ages Same here no tax breaks for us though eh were not to bad for buses one every 10 minutes to manchester during the day but who wants to sit on a bus for over an hour for what can be done in the car in under half an hour. Its two buses to my works but the journey can take and hour and a half as opposed to 15 minutes in the car. I am partly glad petrols getting prohibitively expensive because there are too many cars on the road and not enough people who know how to drive them. Also you cant run an untaxed and uninsured car without petrol. http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaun-g/

May 27th, 2008, 05:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 19,559 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Roofas (original) Not so bad for me - Luton is small place and everything I need, including work, is within a 5 min car drive, 5 min bike ride, or a 15-20 min walk. Snap But I still wouldnt stop driving * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

May 27th, 2008, 06:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 2,248 Offline	I could walk to work and probably get on ok with not having a car but my cars my life, passion and hobbey to sell my MINI would be like selling a body part to me. SO for as long as i can keep paying ill keep driving and if i cant afford it ill keep her in the garage till i can

May 27th, 2008, 06:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
ViscountCharles Waiting for Works Clubman Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 250 Offline	I couldn't work without driving; public transport just isn't an option given the places I have to get to and the times I have to get there for. I'm self-employed and can't pass on my increased travelling costs to the customer - so increased fuel prices are hurting, and it's only going to get worse.

May 27th, 2008, 07:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
JG02JSG JCW Fitted Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Penwortham,Preston Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 328 Offline	I will never stop driving as i work for a fuel company and get unleaded cheaper than the pump price ...Lancashire MINI Register...

May 27th, 2008, 07:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
mister.t Useless... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 4,577 Offline	Never on any account would I stop driving - The day I hang up my keys is the day I wish to die thank you very much A dream can only become a reality if you chase it... MINI2 Karting

May 27th, 2008, 07:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
..Blackadder.. I can't get no sleep Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Errr somewhere. Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 867 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JG02JSG (original) I will never stop driving as i work for a fuel company and get unleaded cheaper than the pump price can i be your new best friend lol, well I'm a one car family and also car share for my commute to work with 2 other people and its a 60 mile round trip everyday, so I would love to see how many buses and trains i would need to get

May 27th, 2008, 07:16 PM	#16 (permalink)
Lorri I can feel it Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sheffield Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 11,168 Offline	I doubt I will stop driving but I've cut down on how much I use the car. Only try & use it for essential trips M2CB09 ~ It's a Golden Celebration

May 27th, 2008, 07:24 PM	#17 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 2,874 Offline	Ive voted £2 but i wont stop driving at all, its already getting to the point were i may have to sell my MCS with filling up costing £55 its getting rediculous, so it may be another cheap car and have to sell this one. As chilli said, its everything really and selling is a huge change for me. Ill be doing 2 Runs this month and the fuel bill for them alone is going to be in Excess of £300

May 27th, 2008, 07:26 PM	#18 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 9,445 Offline	I plan to cycle to work, the governmnt is winning here The car really will be a desirable past time...

May 27th, 2008, 07:29 PM	#19 (permalink)
Lorri I can feel it Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sheffield Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 11,168 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ALD0 (original) I plan to cycle to work, the governmnt is winning here The car really will be a desirable past time... Quite... they have us over a barrel (excuse the pun!!) M2CB09 ~ It's a Golden Celebration

May 27th, 2008, 07:38 PM	#20 (permalink)
andrewcregan Andrew ATC Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 635 Offline	Unlike cigarettes, you cannot just give up driving . This government is driving me nuts

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