[mitchntx]

Katrina is gonna cause a $.20 spike in fuel costs .....

[pknowles]

The beater takes a long time to have payback benefits after you figure in the vehicle cost, insurance, registration, etc........saying that, I drive a beater, but it primarily started b/c of keeping miles on the Camaro down, and for alternate transporation in rain/snow.......which then led to a track only car requiring a truck and trailer.

You won't save money....but you will still feel good when filling up! 

Keeping miles down on the Camaro is one of my reasons as well. Only problem is the wife wants a 4 door and I want a little 2 door. I doubt we will get one until I see around $5 a gallon.