I don’t know what year or make car you have, but if you know the car well and are happy with it, just keep it. IMO high priced gasoline doesn’t reall matter, unless you drive 35,000 miles a year to get to work. My attitude is, If I could afford 10-12 MPG when I was a kid, then thats my standard to maintain, and I won’t lower it as an adult.
I have a classic 1989 short bed chevy van, rare and valuable a 1998 GMC Jimmy, both on Hagarty collector insurance, under $500 for both, and an everyday driver 2001 GMC Jimmy. At best on the highways 17 MPG good enough. Who needs a small light gas saver getting 28 MPG to the point of impact?
If you move out of state, come to L.I. I know the whole island and I can be your guide. Its really a great place to live. And you can make money here.