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| Tweet Topic Started: Nov 26 2010, 07:23 AM (1,380 Views) | |
| Lil red metro | Nov 26 2010, 07:23 AM Post #1 |
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Taking a long road trip in my little red faithful today. Wish me luck everyone. Going from Altoona, PA to Augusta, GA to visit my three little kids. Trip is 650 miles each way. I will use this opportunity to keep track of my fuel economy. Something I haven't done yet since I got the car 5 months ago.
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| Johnny Mullet | Nov 26 2010, 07:42 AM Post #2 |
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Fear the Mullet
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You be safe out there little brother! Remember to drive defensively
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| Turbo Dan-O | Nov 26 2010, 07:52 AM Post #3 |
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Obsessive Car Detailer
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Have a good trip! Lil red will do fine.Dan-O |
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| bogs | Nov 26 2010, 11:20 AM Post #4 |
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Duct tape heals all wounds
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Good luck on the road run
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| Metro Fanatic | Nov 26 2010, 11:22 AM Post #5 |
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Good Luck! |
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| Lil red metro | Nov 26 2010, 12:13 PM Post #6 |
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Stopped in Woodstock, VA. So far, so good. Still got just under a half tank. |
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| Bad Bent | Nov 26 2010, 03:15 PM Post #7 |
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Facetious Educated Donkey
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Wishing you a save and fun journey.
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| Lil red metro | Nov 26 2010, 05:57 PM Post #8 |
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Now in Rock Hill, SC. |
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| billy508 | Nov 26 2010, 06:22 PM Post #9 |
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billy508
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Thanks for the posts. Have a safe trip and keep us updated.
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| Johnny Mullet | Nov 26 2010, 08:41 PM Post #10 |
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Fear the Mullet
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Tell the boys that Uncle John misses them. |
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| Lil red metro | Nov 27 2010, 12:54 AM Post #11 |
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I made it to Augusta with no problems whatsoever. With myself, a passenger, and luggage, etc., I only averaged 44 mpgs. I'm slightly disappointed, but I should consider all the hills I climbed and the fact that I'm an aggressive driver and maintained between 65 and 70 all the way, and not the eco friendly 55 - 60. Plus I don’t do the pulse and glide thing either. I'll update my mpg's on the return trip on Sunday. I expect much heavier traffic then also. |
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| yiffzer | Nov 27 2010, 01:03 AM Post #12 |
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Forgot His Manpurse
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Slower traffic works in favor for you. This is your opportunity to pulse and glide as much as you need. But still, 44 MPG while going up to 70 MPH? That is incredible. I do not get anywhere close to that in my automatic 1.3L Geo Metro going at 65-70 MPH: 32 MPG. |
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| Johnny Mullet | Nov 27 2010, 07:47 AM Post #13 |
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Fear the Mullet
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That is actually pretty good for a loaded car and high speeds and climbing hills. Drop to 55 and watch it go up. |
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| Lil red metro | Nov 27 2010, 07:53 AM Post #14 |
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The kids were very excited to see me and have grown much bigger. Today they get pictures done at Wal-Mart and unwrap gifts early this year. |
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| Coche Blanco | Nov 27 2010, 09:33 AM Post #15 |
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Troll Certified
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I made a similar trip, going to Geopalooza. I got 48mpg in a near empty 93 driving 72 most the way. |
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Have a good trip! Lil red will do fine.

7:17 PM Jul 10