Keep your eye looking down the road
For anyone who keeps their cars for longer than a three-year lease, considering a hybrid or EV has got to be in the mix. Oil price volatility can be somewhat more easily absorbed if you are getting 40+ mpg. I also think carpooling is vastly underrated and should be expanded and promoted more in cities. Many municipal bus websites offer carpool matching services, which a woefully small number of people use. It's a great way to save money, reduce carbon emissions and maybe even network.