$2.99/gallon gas

Posted May 9th, 2008 by jesshod

bargains & deals

Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep announced when you buy a new vehicle, you'll get gas for $2.99/gallon for the next 3 years. (See info here - http://www.dodge.com/en/refuel/ )

If you were planning on buying a new car, will this effect your decision on the brand you buy?

jesshod is an arizonamoms.com discussion leader living in Surprise.

Unfortunately, I'd probably

On May 9th, 2008 momto1lil1 says:

Unfortunately, I'd probably spend less purchasing gas at the current price than I would on repairs for a Chrysler brand vehicle .... I had one once and it was nothing but a piece of (inappropriate term) .... and everyone I know that's had one has at one point experienced their fare share of costly problems that seem to happen just after the warranty expires.

Even though we would love to

On May 10th, 2008 Hollyanneu2 says:

Even though we would love to have the 4 DR Jeep Wrangler, it is still not toddler friendly truck for us and no, the 2.99 deal isn't gonna do us in.

We are on the lookout for the upcoming Ford Flex that is due coming out sometime later this year. If this works out, then we will trade in our Expedition (sadly as we LOVE this SUV!!!!) for this one.

http://www.fordvehicles.com/flex/

Does anyone know if there

On May 10th, 2008 MiriamVS says:

Does anyone know if there are any decent electric or hybrid minivans or SUV's available? The eco-friendly vehicles I've seen or know someone who owns are all tiny -- not at all 'kid friendly!'

This link has the list of

On May 10th, 2008 Hollyanneu2 says:

This link has the list of all 200X hybrid vehicles out in the market.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_hybrid_vehicles#2000s

Wow, that's quite an

On May 10th, 2008 LaraPiu says:

Wow, that's quite an incentive. But even with that I am pretty loyal to Toyota. Honda is great too.

Also I just rode in a Mini today. I could really love making that my next car - although I have one child and no husband. Looks like it fits four comfortably. Anyone out there own one?