Cruise control vs MPG - Toyota Yaris Forums

nsmitchell · 05-26-2009, 03:27 PM

I do like my cruise control to keep me from getting tickets which can drain your wallet faster than great MPGs can fill it. ;)

BailOut · 05-26-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by nsmitchell

I do like my cruise control to keep me from getting tickets which can drain your wallet faster than great MPGs can fill it. ;)

Paying attention doesn't cost anything at all.

nsmitchell · 05-26-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BailOut

Paying attention doesn't cost anything at all.

By using cruise I can keep my eyes on the road and not my speedometer...

voodoo22 · 05-26-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BailOut

Paying attention doesn't cost anything at all.

Wrong, it's inconvenient and I won't waste my time doing that when I could be texting, reading my email, making a call, adjusting my stereo, browsing my ipod play list or making sure I don't spill my coffee. If you are unimportant, have time to plan your day and be responsible, I guess you're just not as important as I am!

2009Toyotoad · 05-28-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by voodoo22

Wrong, it's inconvenient and I won't waste my time doing that when I could be texting, reading my email, making a call, adjusting my stereo, browsing my ipod play list or making sure I don't spill my coffee. If you are unimportant, have time to plan your day and be responsible, I guess you're just not as important as I am!

You forgot checking stock quotes, e-purchasing flowers and takeout dinners on the trip home. Your schedule or Techno toys sound a bit weenie to me.

jambo101 · 05-28-2009, 07:37 PM

I believe you get better gas mileage using cruise because your speed isnt fluctuating,as an example with the cruise off and driving on a level interstate i sometimes find my speed creeping up to 80mph and i find that i'm backing off the throttle frequently.

YarisOwnersDad · 05-28-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jambo101

I believe you get better gas mileage using cruise because your speed isnt fluctuating,as an example with the cruise off and driving on a level interstate i sometimes find my speed creeping up to 80mph and i find that i'm backing off the throttle frequently.

Same here. If I don't keep constantly checking my speed and just drive merrily along my way, when I do check my speed, I am often up to 80 MPH, like you say.

I think on level terrain, cruise is a good thing. In hilly country, I think it's best to leave it off, if we want to get better MPG.

Tom

05-26-2009, 03:27 PM	#1
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	I do like my cruise control to keep me from getting tickets which can drain your wallet faster than great MPGs can fill it. ;) __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

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05-28-2009, 07:37 PM	#6
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	I believe you get better gas mileage using cruise because your speed isnt fluctuating,as an example with the cruise off and driving on a level interstate i sometimes find my speed creeping up to 80mph and i find that i'm backing off the throttle frequently.