The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XXXII

bunk

I drive alot of miles. Even an extra 5 mpg would make a huge difference over a year.

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JARblue

What's huge? $100? $500? It's all about perspective. I put ~20K miles a year on my cars. Some people think that is a lot. My father drives double that. That 5 mpg might save me a few hundred bucks, sure. I could also probably save that much just by not having a heavy right foot. Meh...

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bunk

Different vehicles for different purposes. I have a truck and a Z. Neither are ideal just for commuting back and forth to work 80 miles a day in horrendous traffic. So if I can get a hybrid and burn just a gallon or two daily instead of over 6 gallons on the truck or putting miles on the Z, the its a win win.

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JARblue

Different strokes for different folks. I bought a Fit and tried the commuter vehicle thing. Nope. No thanks. It's rated 35 mpg and I get 28 at best in town and the highway driving is terrible (unstable with no lane change power at speed). The Z was rated 19 in town and 24 on the highway and I routinely got 20+/25+ on a full tank even with some occasional fun thrown in.

I am willing to pay for the enjoyment of a more powerful vehicle is what it boils down to.

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bunk

Yeah. I was DD'ing the Z, but it takes me almost 2 hours to drive 35-40 miles home, so Id be lucky to do one quick pull. Im not saying Im selling any of my cars, Im just saying Id like to add a more fuel economic one for the tedious commutes.

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jchammond

I dd the Camry 82 miles per day & with fuel cost up to $2.49 per gallon- I drive around 500-525mi between fill ups; for 30-32$
Been getting just over 40mpg lately,with the standard 2.5l & 8sp LE model .... the cold weather days,when I’d let run for 15-20min before leaving & hitting drivethru’s everyday after work +had me around 38mpg
Can’t complain about the decent ride & approaching 3rd oil change interval w/just over 27k

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madwi

Gas jumped to about $2.99 for 87. The Fit has been getting ~37mpg and you know how I drive

Spooler

I have done the same. I said forget it, I am going to commute in something that puts a smile on my face. The fuel cost I just ignore. It's smiles per gallon, Not miles per gallon I pay for.