Subj : Re: So.......
To   : alt.tv.farscape
From : Tim Weaver
Date : Wed Sep 14 2005 18:07:00

From Newsgroup: alt.tv.farscape

Tyler Trafford wrote:

> Steve Brooks wrote:
>> Tyler Trafford wrote:
>>> Tim Weaver wrote:
>>>> Steve Brooks wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Nick wrote:
>>>>>> Steve Brooks wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> <snip>
>>>>>
>>>>>>>> How far can you go on that?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> As I said before - I do around 5000 miles/year. Most weeks I do
>>>>>>> significantly less than 100 miles. Having said that most of that
>>>>>>> is short journeys so the car is not operating at peak efficiency.
>>>>>>> I've actually got more like 3/5 of a tankfull. I'd expect that to
>>>>>>> last at least 300 miles if I used it in a single run on good
>>>>>>> clear roads. So probably more like 250 in reality. Hence 2-3
>>>>>>> weeks. 
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> So what kind of mileage does your car get?
>>>>>
>>>>> Er..  I don't really know.  I've never dared to measure it because
>>>>> I'm sure it's not great. I'd guess about 35 mpg on the highway more
>>>>> like 20-25 around town. Maybe less if the traffic's really bad.
>>>>> It's a bit of a gas-guzzler and I can only justify driving it to
>>>>> myself because of my relatively low mileage.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> It is to laugh.  My Sierra gets 16.
>>>>
>>>> Burning gas is fun.
>>>
>>> My Jetta seems to get 30 on the highway.
>>
>> That's the difference in standards between the US and Europe. Here a
>> modern car - apart from luxury models and SUVs - would be expected to
>> get c 45 mpg on the highway. 
> 
> Ah.  30 is pretty good here for a car this heavy, I think.  Those
> newer electric hybrids are where it's at right now though.

I would like to try the Toyota Prius.

-- 
Tim Weaver

I know you think you understand what you thought I said,
but I am not so sure what you heard is not what I meant.

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