quote:I hate to say it, but driving 55 on the freeway is not worth the extra gas mileage.
No, it's not. But it is worth driving 55 on back roads when it's more direct. My commute takes 5-10 minutes longer than before[1], but it's a shorter and more interesting route. And I get better milage even with the traffic lights.
[1] Except when there's traffic. Then it's much better than the highway.
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I think it should be noted that my top 5 funniest moments on Hatrack are rapidly being filled up with Icarus jokes. Keep fighting the good fight, brotha.
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Of course, someone could make an obscure Freud joke by driving an Electra...
Oh well.
I drive a Hyundai Santa Fe, which I think is now being replaced by a newer model called the Tucson, which is not that much more money.
Best car ever.
I used to drive: a 1990 Buick Reatta (also known as the rolling piece of ...) The reason I will never buy GM again... a 1976 Mercury Bobcat (Purhcased new for $3500, sold in 2002 for $500) great car. a 1970 Datsun 1600 Roadster -- a weird copy of an MG. fun car. Weird though. a 1971 Simca 1204 -- Something French. Very French. a 1970 Maverick. 302 engine. Ha, eat dust! and, my first love (sorry Dana) a 1968 Buick Le Sabre that got 8 miles to the gallon and ran really really hot. But it was my first car so I loved it.
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But it is worth driving 55 on back roads when it's more direct. My commute takes 5-10 minutes longer than before[1], but it's a shorter and more interesting route. And I get better milage even with the traffic lights.
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I killed the thread.
