Originally Posted by
rslitman
I've held onto this car for so long partly because I missed the window of opportunity that ended last year to buy an entry-level Acura that runs on regular gas. (Although that one was a two-door model, that was acceptable to me.) As someone who drives a mile to a public transportation park-and-ride area most work days (but does drive 50 miles round trip to work about once a week), I don't want a luxury car that runs on premium gas for this type of driving. Now, if I drove those 50 daily miles every day (especially since I commute into a neighboring state with lower gas prices), I'd consider the current low-end Acura that requires premium gas.
I don't think the type of fuel should be a big consideration when choosing a car. Think of it this way - even if you're driving, say, 15,000 miles a year, that means you're probably buying 600-700 gallons of gas a year. At a difference in price between regular and premium of $.20/gallon, the difference in your fuel cost is $120-140 per year. That's not a big difference, relative to the $20-30K (or more) purchase price of your new car. Get the car that you want, based on your needs, budget, etc. But don't let small details like that drive your decision.