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.

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.

I still look at the MPG as I drive a lot of miles each year.  Every dollar counts.

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.

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!

Must say MPG plays a part, but the use of regular versus premium fuel also plays a part.

I am energy conscious regardless of the price, think long term.

 Good morning Kevin J. May . I am not so worried about the price of gasoline as I'm lusting after a Tesla. – LOL

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

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.

I wouldn't buy anything under 20 MPG no matter the price, but comfort is higher on the list than before

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.

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. 

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.

No because they are on the rise again

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

Kevin,
I don’t drive enough miles a year to be a big deal.

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.

No. I want economy regardless of the gas prices.

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

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. 

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"....

I'm not currently looking but MPG was a part of the decision making process when I acquired my current vehicle.  

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

no - it still matters

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.

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.

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.

no

Yes, taking into cocideration how much I drive around town.

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.

When I bought my SUV I was more about the look and feel.

No.

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.

It is still there, but most important is comfort, how it drives, looks, feels

Not at all. Comfort and style were more of factors. 

no sir

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.