Reply #77: You do what you can

[marlakay]

I have a 2001 Lexus rx 300 fully paid for which I drive in the winter in the mountains where I live with snow tires. I bought it used in 2004.

Yes i could have a smaller car with snow tires but this one is paid off and my husband is out of work. and my hours got cut at my job.

for my 50th b'day 2 1/2 yrs ago when i was complaining about my suv and not being green enough he bought me a Honda scooter 49cc so you can't go on freeway or need a motorcycle lic. And it gets 100 mpg.

I ride that from spring to fall when it gets cold. and only take the suv over the pass when we have to carry large amounts.

we have one smaller car a 1988 bmw convertable which we drive also. (this wasn't my choice, i sent my husband years ago to get new commuter car and he came home with that one and thought i would be happy!?)

So I ride as little as i can with large car, as much as I can with scooter and walk. I recycle and use canvas bags (even at malls and regular stores now) like i said, you do what you can.

When my cars give out I will look around then and buy more eco friendly. But you can't expect people in these hard economic times to buy a new car just to be p/c.