Along with $4 gas, many luxuries are going down the tank.

Shopping for clothes

While retailers did see a boost in revenue this spring after tax rebate checks were issued, 56% of car buyers and gas sippers surveyed said they were hitting the malls less often and 10% had gone cold turkey.  (Mark Lennihan / Associated Press)

Going out to eat

Leftovers again? The survey found that 61% of those saving cash for a car were going out to eat less often, and 6% had stopped dining out entirely.  (Carlos Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

Going to sporting events

Sorry, Juan Pierre. Kelley Blue Book reports that 27% of car shoppers say they have stopped attending sporting events altogether, while an additional 25% say they head to the ballpark less often.  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Carwashes

Although they might spruce up their wheels before heading to the dealer for a trade-in, 38% of those surveyed are going to the carwash less often and 18% have stopped entirely.  (Karen Tapia-Andersen / Los Angeles Times)

Electricity use

Going “green” can also save some green. Half of those in Kelley Blue Book’s survey said they had cut down on electricity use and a die-hard 7% had stopped entirely.  (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For the Times)

Going to coffeehouses

Just as long as they stay awake behind the wheel: 21% of Kelley Blue Book interviewees are frequenting Starbucks or other coffeehouses less often, while 28% have stopped completely.  (Ted S. Warren / Associated Press)

Vacationing

How I didn’t spend my summer vacation: 44% of those interviewed by Kelley Blue Book said they would be vacationing less often; 18% had cut out trips altogether.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)