Fuel Economy

[Spidermandud]

Over Winter break I found that the best way to get incredible gas mileage in a yaris is to go to florida, haha. I was doing high 40's or so mpg. The ultralight wheels garm sold me help; but I guess just getting out of tennessee and driving like a granny helps. Anyone wanna volunteer to go to florida and see?

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by Spidermandud

Over Winter break I found that the best way to get incredible gas mileage in a yaris is to go to florida, haha. I was doing high 40's or so mpg. The ultralight wheels garm sold me help; but I guess just getting out of tennessee and driving like a granny helps. Anyone wanna volunteer to go to florida and see?

Here in SE Texas the climate is Sub-Tropical (as most of Florida is) and I don't really notice a dip in MPG during the Winter. Among the 'Lower 48' (I haven't driven in AK nor HI) I think the craziest drivers are in AZ, CA, FL, IL, MI, NV, TN, TX, and in DC/+the DC Beltway parts of MD and VA. Among these crazy spots, the craziest drivers (by far, in my opinion) are in the southern half of the Florida mainland. Crazy = lack of skill, lack of safety and safety+courtesy, and sometimes malicious intent.

[why?]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

Here in SE Texas the climate is Sub-Tropical (as most of Florida is) and I don't really notice a dip in MPG during the Winter. Among the 'Lower 48' (I haven't driven in AK nor HI) I think the craziest drivers are in AZ, CA, FL, IL, MI, NV, TN, TX, and in DC/+the DC Beltway parts of MD and VA. Among these crazy spots, the craziest drivers (by far, in my opinion) are in the southern half of the Florida mainland. Crazy = lack of skill, lack of safety and safety+courtesy, and sometimes malicious intent.

For quite a while Florida would trade you a Florida license for a drivers license from any country, so a lot of people with no real experience driving in traffic easily got a license. Or people from countries who totally ignored all traffic lights and signs could get one easily as well.

But Florida driving was easy. People were courteous and always would let me in if I turned on my blinker. Now driving in and around Boston is crazy. Probably the closest thing to demolition derby with no one really wanting an accident you can get. Always cut off the expensive cars, because they will stop.

Funny thing is I never kept track of my gas mileage while I was in Florida. Well I guess I still don't, just quickly do the math at the pump.

[edmscan]

Originally Posted by why?

Always cut off the expensive cars, because they will stop.

I just about got taken out (he tried to prevent me from changing lanes) the other day ... all because my Yaris wasn't fast enough for Mr Road Rage.

All I had to say was .. "Watch me pass the gas station in my little Yaris". So there Mr Hot Shot ... some people just never learn.

[why?]

Originally Posted by edmscan

I just about got taken out (he tried to prevent me from changing lanes) the other day ... all because my Yaris wasn't fast enough for Mr Road Rage.

All I had to say was .. "Watch me pass the gas station in my little Yaris". So there Mr Hot Shot ... some people just never learn.

i avoid all that, i tend to be the one on the far right going slower than the entire road.

[Chuck G]

Originally Posted by why?

i avoid all that, i tend to be the one on the far right going slower than the entire road.

Me too!!
Life's too short.

[edmscan]

I try to stay in the right lane most of the time ... but this time I had to turn left and this loser was trying to accelerate to prevent me from changing lanes. But ha ha .. the yaris can go if it wants to. But I do agree .. it is best just trying to ignore those losers. Of course he had to honk at me as he went by ...

On a better note ... I have been able to get somewhat better gas mileage as of late. Probably another 10 days or so to see if my efforts are paying off.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by Chuck G

Me too!!
Life's too short.

Me too....and I definitely get better gas mileage by doing so.