When it rains it pours!

I have been driving 130 to 150 miles (depending if I drop our son at daycare) round trip for a year and a half now. In the winter I drive my truck at 16mpg I am paying over $500/mth in gas and putting miles on my vehicles fast. I want to drive a 40 year old car in the summer but if it breaks down too often the job will probably be in jeopardy. If you drive something newer figure 20 cents a mile wear and tear and depreciation. That's another $600/mth. Factor in the 2.5 hours a day and figure the $/hour you are gone. Some days the ride is nice but some days it gets really old.

Also keep in mind if you are driving east to work and west home the sun is in your eyes and makes it hard to stay awake.