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Originally Posted by blykins
Do Cobra owners worry about gas mileage? That was always the last thing in my mind when buying a weekend toy.
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In this economy, hell yes it matters! At least to some of us.
Since I purchased the Cobra:
My company cut all overtime and cut awards - I lost $20K/yr income.
Gasoline has doubled. All my energy cost are up.
Insurance rates up 50%.
Food cost up 30%.
All my benefit costs went up.
The school divided the voters and got a 1% tax on earned income.
I used to have $1000 per month of expendable income to do as I pleased. I no longer can fund my IRA and I look for ways to cut my monthly bills by $20. I have absolutely let the Cobra sit because I didn't have the cash to fill up the tank.
All numbers is based on emotional feelings and are not to be relied on for any valid economic analysis.