What do you consider your most frugal act of 2012?

[MADem]

19. I don't drive a lot, except when I do (if that makes sense).

If I put 4,000 miles a year on my old car, that's a lot--I still haven't reached 100K miles and I likely won't this year or next.

If I need to do specific driving (like taking people to the polls, which I do for older folks who don't drive anymore) I will borrow a van so I can take many at once.

If we're going on a family holiday, we'll rent a mini-van and drive, or rent one at our destination if we fly.

I do keep my car well maintained, and it is great on gas--as good as many of these new cars. It is a subcompact so it sips fuel--not fancy, no bells, no whistles, but I like the way it shifts, handles, and I like the crank-down windows. Plus, it's small so it's easier to find a parking space, especially in the city. If I ever have to buy another car, I will buy a used one--they depreciate the second they roll off the lot, anyway.