Real Gas Saving Tips

I keep coming across site after site with the secret to saving money on gas (and so I thought id add mine to the list). Everyone has the miracle such as keeping your car clean, drafting trucks on the freeway, drive slower, buy a hybrid, etc. Don't get me wrong, there is a lot of good advice here (except I would not recommend drafting unless you're more concerned about your fuel economy than your life). The point I want to make is that if you really want to spend less on fuel, then what you need is a lifestyle change.

My wife and I combined spend about $100 a month on gas, and we haven't done it using any of the advice mentioned above. I drive a 97 Subaru Impreza, rarely washed, that gets 25 mpg on a good day.  While the below methods won't work for everyone, I think most people could benefit from them (as could our environment).

1. Move to the city.  This will put you closer to every thing you need (work, shopping, etc)
2. Use public transportation.  I get to work just as fast on the bus as I would in a car and I save not only on gas, but also on parking.
3. Walk.  If its a mile or less away, walk.  In the city this is often easier because you don't need to deal with parking, and you get exercise.

I'm clearly not the first with these ideas, as they seem like common sense.  If you do want to squeeze every mile out I recommend Car Talk's tips.