The future of Temecula & Murieta ?

[temeculaguy]

kewp, I hope they get those into production soon, even with $4 or $5 gas they would sell like hotcakes and they look cool. Sometimes I think about $10 gas and how it would change much more than real estate, it will change travel, destroy industries (rv’s, boats, remote recreation like skiing or camping) and make all shipped goods cost more. But before the doom and gloom sets it, I have to admit I have faith in the inventors, in this country and abroad. I think a few years ago if the 3 wheeler came out, people would be afraid of being out on the road with all the suv’s and getting in an accident but now they would dominate the road if they hit the market. I see tiny cars all day, yaris, fit, smart, the teeny cars are taking over and I would buy one of those three wheelers because they look fun. $5 gas or even $10 gas may be the kick in the butt we needed, if everyone got 100 mpg I’m not sure if we would even need to import oil, so in the end it may turn out to be a good thing.

I also think that if the Venture one is successful there will be copycats and they will leapfrog into even higher mpg, 20 years from now you may be looking at apple’s new icar. When i see the gadgets that apple comes out with it blows me away and I always think they need to get into the car business. And how nice will the air smell and look when the internal combustion engine is a thing of the past.

[Ren]

I think people overestimate the impact of expensive gas. At $4.50/gallon, my wife and I spend $300-$400/month now (no SUV’s in this family). At $9/month, that will double, but it’s not that noticeable when we easily spend $1k+ on groceries and eating out every month for the three of us (incl. baby).

Expensive gas has had virtually no impact on us, other than to make us pay more attention to how we use it. No change in our plans to live in the burbs. It doesn’t take much in the way of sacrifice for a middle class family to eek out an extra $400/month for gas, if they’re smart with the rest of their budget.

[Ren]

I think people overestimate the impact of expensive gas. At $4.50/gallon, my wife and I spend $300-$400/month now (no SUV’s in this family). At $9/month, that will double, but it’s not that noticeable when we easily spend $1k+ on groceries and eating out every month for the three of us (incl. baby).

Expensive gas has had virtually no impact on us, other than to make us pay more attention to how we use it. No change in our plans to live in the burbs. It doesn’t take much in the way of sacrifice for a middle class family to eek out an extra $400/month for gas, if they’re smart with the rest of their budget.

[Ren]

I think people overestimate the impact of expensive gas. At $4.50/gallon, my wife and I spend $300-$400/month now (no SUV’s in this family). At $9/month, that will double, but it’s not that noticeable when we easily spend $1k+ on groceries and eating out every month for the three of us (incl. baby).

Expensive gas has had virtually no impact on us, other than to make us pay more attention to how we use it. No change in our plans to live in the burbs. It doesn’t take much in the way of sacrifice for a middle class family to eek out an extra $400/month for gas, if they’re smart with the rest of their budget.

[Ren]

I think people overestimate the impact of expensive gas. At $4.50/gallon, my wife and I spend $300-$400/month now (no SUV’s in this family). At $9/month, that will double, but it’s not that noticeable when we easily spend $1k+ on groceries and eating out every month for the three of us (incl. baby).

Expensive gas has had virtually no impact on us, other than to make us pay more attention to how we use it. No change in our plans to live in the burbs. It doesn’t take much in the way of sacrifice for a middle class family to eek out an extra $400/month for gas, if they’re smart with the rest of their budget.

[Ren]

I think people overestimate the impact of expensive gas. At $4.50/gallon, my wife and I spend $300-$400/month now (no SUV’s in this family). At $9/month, that will double, but it’s not that noticeable when we easily spend $1k+ on groceries and eating out every month for the three of us (incl. baby).

Expensive gas has had virtually no impact on us, other than to make us pay more attention to how we use it. No change in our plans to live in the burbs. It doesn’t take much in the way of sacrifice for a middle class family to eek out an extra $400/month for gas, if they’re smart with the rest of their budget.

[zzz]

Ren, earnings wise, are you the “average” middle class? First off I believe there is a lot of debate on exactly what earnings range defines the middle class. If the general range is between 30k-100k, an “average” middle class household who are somewhere in the 40k-50k range is definitely going to feel the hurt of an extra $400 per month. Higher gas prices don’t just add to driving costs, they translate to higher costs in food and clothing and just about anything you buy.

[zzz]

Ren, earnings wise, are you the “average” middle class? First off I believe there is a lot of debate on exactly what earnings range defines the middle class. If the general range is between 30k-100k, an “average” middle class household who are somewhere in the 40k-50k range is definitely going to feel the hurt of an extra $400 per month. Higher gas prices don’t just add to driving costs, they translate to higher costs in food and clothing and just about anything you buy.

[zzz]

Ren, earnings wise, are you the “average” middle class? First off I believe there is a lot of debate on exactly what earnings range defines the middle class. If the general range is between 30k-100k, an “average” middle class household who are somewhere in the 40k-50k range is definitely going to feel the hurt of an extra $400 per month. Higher gas prices don’t just add to driving costs, they translate to higher costs in food and clothing and just about anything you buy.

[zzz]

Ren, earnings wise, are you the “average” middle class? First off I believe there is a lot of debate on exactly what earnings range defines the middle class. If the general range is between 30k-100k, an “average” middle class household who are somewhere in the 40k-50k range is definitely going to feel the hurt of an extra $400 per month. Higher gas prices don’t just add to driving costs, they translate to higher costs in food and clothing and just about anything you buy.

[zzz]

Ren, earnings wise, are you the “average” middle class? First off I believe there is a lot of debate on exactly what earnings range defines the middle class. If the general range is between 30k-100k, an “average” middle class household who are somewhere in the 40k-50k range is definitely going to feel the hurt of an extra $400 per month. Higher gas prices don’t just add to driving costs, they translate to higher costs in food and clothing and just about anything you buy.

[Ren]

We’re currently in the high end of the range you mentioned, which is less than almost every couple we know. My wife works an office job and I have my own company that is profitable but isn’t yet pulling in a whole lot. When I’m working a “real” job in my profession, then our total household income is more in the mid-100’s. Still, we don’t need it, have money left over every month, and could live on less. We’re renting a nice 2-bedroom condo in CV.

The key is budgeting well. We have zero debt (paid-for cars that are economical as well), pay off the credit card every month, use credit card points for travel, shop very carefully for major expenses like car insurance, buy in bulk, maintain high 700’s fico scores, etc.

Oh and we tip well for good karma 🙂

In contrast, my sister and her husband make much more than we do, yet have lived paycheck-to-paycheck their entire adult lives. It’s all in the decisions you make every day.

[Ren]

We’re currently in the high end of the range you mentioned, which is less than almost every couple we know. My wife works an office job and I have my own company that is profitable but isn’t yet pulling in a whole lot. When I’m working a “real” job in my profession, then our total household income is more in the mid-100’s. Still, we don’t need it, have money left over every month, and could live on less. We’re renting a nice 2-bedroom condo in CV.

The key is budgeting well. We have zero debt (paid-for cars that are economical as well), pay off the credit card every month, use credit card points for travel, shop very carefully for major expenses like car insurance, buy in bulk, maintain high 700’s fico scores, etc.

Oh and we tip well for good karma 🙂

In contrast, my sister and her husband make much more than we do, yet have lived paycheck-to-paycheck their entire adult lives. It’s all in the decisions you make every day.

[Ren]

We’re currently in the high end of the range you mentioned, which is less than almost every couple we know. My wife works an office job and I have my own company that is profitable but isn’t yet pulling in a whole lot. When I’m working a “real” job in my profession, then our total household income is more in the mid-100’s. Still, we don’t need it, have money left over every month, and could live on less. We’re renting a nice 2-bedroom condo in CV.

The key is budgeting well. We have zero debt (paid-for cars that are economical as well), pay off the credit card every month, use credit card points for travel, shop very carefully for major expenses like car insurance, buy in bulk, maintain high 700’s fico scores, etc.

Oh and we tip well for good karma 🙂

In contrast, my sister and her husband make much more than we do, yet have lived paycheck-to-paycheck their entire adult lives. It’s all in the decisions you make every day.

[Ren]

We’re currently in the high end of the range you mentioned, which is less than almost every couple we know. My wife works an office job and I have my own company that is profitable but isn’t yet pulling in a whole lot. When I’m working a “real” job in my profession, then our total household income is more in the mid-100’s. Still, we don’t need it, have money left over every month, and could live on less. We’re renting a nice 2-bedroom condo in CV.

The key is budgeting well. We have zero debt (paid-for cars that are economical as well), pay off the credit card every month, use credit card points for travel, shop very carefully for major expenses like car insurance, buy in bulk, maintain high 700’s fico scores, etc.

Oh and we tip well for good karma 🙂

In contrast, my sister and her husband make much more than we do, yet have lived paycheck-to-paycheck their entire adult lives. It’s all in the decisions you make every day.

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