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Kevin J. May, Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida (Florida Supreme Realty)

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I still don't understand why we buy one drop of foreign oil when our fellow Americans are getting laid off and our American oil is sitting in ships offshore.   I say make it American, buy it American.   If we have an oversupply, then sell the surplus only.

And to your question, I use (and abuse) my vehicle so function is more important than fuel mileage.   I need 4wd here in the Blue Ridge Mountains and do a lot of charity work, where I do hauling, so it's an SUV for me.

Mar 05, 2016 02:17 AM
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Carol Williams
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It's still important.  Price goes up and down.  Being environmentally responsible is the right thing to do, regardless of the price of fuel.  I'm glad electric cars are becoming more prevalent.   I would like to see more use of solar.

Mar 05, 2016 12:16 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

My next car will be a Tesla, an I hope that Americans aren't stupid enough to think that today's gas prices will continue for very long.

Mar 05, 2016 04:41 AM
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Joan Dickie
Keller Williams Premier Realty - La Crosse, WI
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I still look at the MPG as I drive a lot of miles each year.  Every dollar counts.

Mar 05, 2016 04:29 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
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Hell no, oil is a commodity and what goes down can go up, and I like to spend money elsewhere even when prices are down.

Mar 04, 2016 11:49 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
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Never! The reality is that MPG cost money. On lower gas prices, we no longer sell items for quality of life and well-being but for profit. Money driven!

Mar 04, 2016 11:13 PM
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Wayne Martin
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Must say MPG plays a part, but the use of regular versus premium fuel also plays a part.

Mar 04, 2016 08:08 PM
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Bob Crane
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I am energy conscious regardless of the price, think long term.

Mar 04, 2016 06:32 PM
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 Good morning Kevin J. May . I am not so worried about the price of gasoline as I'm lusting after a Tesla. – LOL

Mar 04, 2016 05:35 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I will be looking next spring, and do usually look at the MPG, no matter what the gas prices are.  

Mar 06, 2016 04:28 AM
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Joe Petrowsky
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Good morning Kevin. I pay little attention to MPG when I buy a vehicle, it is always an SUV, haven't owned a car for many years.

Mar 05, 2016 07:45 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
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I wouldn't buy anything under 20 MPG no matter the price, but comfort is higher on the list than before

Mar 05, 2016 01:41 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
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I am looking for a new vehicle and it has to meet a certain MPG rating to be considered. I will not compromse on that and will wait until I find the right one.

Mar 05, 2016 11:30 AM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
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I still look at that, but mainly I'm shopping for a particular car. I'm a Subaru fan and will likely get another one. All I will be shopping for is the trim level I want. 

When it comes to gasoline prices, I never expect them to stay down. 

Mar 05, 2016 10:02 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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Gas jumped almost a buck over a two day period out here.  MPG has some consideration, but I buy for function first.  With that said, my SUV I'm going to get gets better mileage than my existing car (by about 4mpg) and is an "ecoboost" engine.  It did factor somewhat into my choices.  Alternate fuel vehicles are too pricey.

Mar 05, 2016 08:25 AM
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William Feela
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No because they are on the rise again

Mar 05, 2016 06:56 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

IF I were looking MPG would still be important to me.

Mar 05, 2016 06:25 AM
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David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
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Kevin,
I don’t drive enough miles a year to be a big deal.

Mar 05, 2016 06:20 AM
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I don't look at MPG since miles are not used for distance calculation and gas is not sold by volume in gallons at gas stations.  There would also be the issue of which gallon is being referenced - US vs imperial.

Mar 05, 2016 05:38 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No. I want economy regardless of the gas prices.

Mar 05, 2016 01:14 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
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If I were looking to buy a new car it would definitely be a consideration. Woth lower prices it seems we are seeing many more big vehicles that are pretty thirsty. But also more hybrids and electric cars

Mar 05, 2016 01:06 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
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No, it's still a factor. Oil is a finite resourse and the oil lobby seems to have been successful at blocking any new, less expensive fuels. 

Mar 05, 2016 12:42 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
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when I shop for a vehicle, I know exactly what I want before I go to the dealer....and MPG is NEVER a factor.... I like a "nice ride"....

Mar 05, 2016 12:39 AM
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Michael Jacobs
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I'm not currently looking but MPG was a part of the decision making process when I acquired my current vehicle.  

Mar 05, 2016 12:17 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
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Kevin,

We keep buying the same brand over and over again.  Neither one of us looks at the MPG, and yet we use the cruise control on long jaunts to save fuel...A

Mar 04, 2016 11:47 PM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
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no - it still matters

Mar 04, 2016 11:23 PM
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Linda Guess
Keller Williams Tri-Lakes Branson, MO - Branson, MO
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The comfort, safety and ability to transport large items without driving a truck are important to me.  I usually buy the Volvo XC90 even though I have to travel 3 hours to a dealer for repairs.  The MPG is OK.

Mar 04, 2016 11:07 PM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
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The EPA ratings for MPG have always been considered inaccurate anyway, but people need to remember that fuel prices will increase with demand and the economy.

Mar 04, 2016 10:40 PM
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Michael Setunsky
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Kevin J. May Fuel prices like everything else will not stay low forever. Future gas prices and MPG should be taken into consideration. I will think about the future and enjoy the low prices now.

Mar 04, 2016 10:38 PM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
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no

Mar 04, 2016 10:03 PM
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Yes, taking into cocideration how much I drive around town.

Mar 04, 2016 09:35 PM
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Sam Shueh
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The new gas guzzlers are returning. Monster homes are popular, Americans just can not think beyond the horizon...  

PS: Hummer stop making them for awhile. Amen.

Mar 04, 2016 09:29 PM
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John McCormack, CRS
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When I bought my SUV I was more about the look and feel.

Mar 04, 2016 09:01 PM
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Gita Bantwal
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No.

Mar 04, 2016 08:49 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Supposedly it's not making a difference (recent Chicago car show poll) but it does to me. I'm not buying a car that doesn't get at least 25 & takes regular gas. Not mid or high grade either.

Mar 04, 2016 08:46 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
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It is still there, but most important is comfort, how it drives, looks, feels

Mar 04, 2016 08:35 PM
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Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
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Not at all. Comfort and style were more of factors. 

Mar 04, 2016 07:37 PM
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

no sir

Mar 04, 2016 07:23 PM
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Jeannie Steele
Townsend, MT

Kevin I wish I could say that MPG and fuel prices factor in to my decision. I live in a rural area and 4 wheel drive is a must have coupled with a large family my choices are limited.

Mar 04, 2016 06:44 PM