Silver lining in soaring fuel prices for some

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By Thomas A Kelly

Do the math! You may be able to qualify yourself for the gas guzzling SUV you have always wanted, I DID.

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Do the math! You may be able to qualify yourself for the gas guzzling SUV you have always wanted, I DID.

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" IT IS ALWAYS A BUYERS MARKET "   Tips and advice for buying vehicles.

Don't get hung up on MPG if you don't go anywhere! Instead, take advantage of the strong buyers market for large SUVs as fuel costs continue to rise.
When I sold used vehicles for a living I was always amazed at the panic that came over the public when fuel prices spiked. Their panic mode often times caused them to not think rationally and try as I might to encourage them to slow down and DO THE MATH, most would not. Owners of big Suvs couldn't unload their vehicles fast enough. Many were willing to take a huge loss on their pride and joy and pay more than they should during "normal" times for a tin can gas miser. Many would have been money ahead had they kept their "big rig", sidelined it and picked up a cheap commuter with the money they did not lose on their SUV. For me it was a dream come true. I live 2 miles from work and was able to pick up the Chevy Suburban of my dreams at a fire sale price. If I drove my gas guzzler everyday as a commuter my cost per mile would certainly be higher but my total cost of fuel would not amount to enough to discourage me from owning my long awaited man toy. Amazingly, I witnessed many people jump from their SUV to a beer can 4 cylinder crapbox and lose tons of money on the transaction. Had they done the math they would have understood in many cases that they could have paid the higher fuel costs with the money they did not lose and kept driving their safer, full framed, comfortable SUV. Rising fuel costs are painful for everyone. Be sure you understand the numbers, all associated costs before you make your decision. For those of you who have always wanted a high end SUV and drive very few miles or can afford to let it set in the driveway until you want to spoil yourself......Do the math, your dream may be closer than you think.

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