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Originally Posted by Lasereth
I would like to first state that I absolutely loathe the term "Fuel Economy" because it is a ludicrous way of saying gas mileage. It has bothered me ever since the 2000 tech boom when companies had to rename simple things to justify the money they charge.
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But fuel economy should be the correct question, as it's the most accurate. To illustrate, my car gets infinite gas mileage because it doesn't run on gasoline. It's a DIESEL. Now on to the questions.
What do you consider good gas mileage?
I would consider anything over 40 mpg to be good. I think it's very disappointing that we can't achieve the economy of 20 years ago with the safety features and emissions controls of today considering the technology now available. My 10 year old car averages over 47 mpg, lowest ever 43.3 best ever 56.1, very rarely driving for economy. Torque rules.
How frequently do you fill your car with fuel?
A very pertinent question, as this is how most people measure economy,--- How much does this thing cost me per week/fillup/pay period? I'll go 650-750 miles on a tank 7 or 8 days between fills. I always fill as it's the most accurate way to check mpg.
What are the basic comforts that you enjoy in a vehicle?
Power, handling, stereo, A/C, good seats.
Are there any special features that your every-day driving experiences require that reduce your fuel efficiency?
Bumper to bumper Boston traffic going to work, boobies waiting at 5:00.
Do you prefer a mundane car with excellent fuel economy over a luxury sedan?
No.
Have you seen any especially exciting fuel-efficient vehicles?
No, just a lot of bumper sticker proclaiming the drivers "green-ness" and a lot of wannabees, but nothing serious. My car is usually the most efficient on the road at any given time, and it looks completely nondescript. Every now and then I'll see someone in a mid-eighties Civic or Chevy Sprint, always in the slow lane with a death grip on the wheel. Big fun.