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swidd · 08-04-2007, 01:02 AM

Hey, good idea!

I'm commuting to an airport 87 miles away, every saturday and sunday. I could just as well be sleeping in the car!!

Questions...
would it hurt the engine running on idle for 8 hours straight? Its 90 degrees at night where I'm at, so I'd need some air conditioning! It would use maybe 2 gallons of gas, which is plenty cheaper than the cheapest hotel room in Mesquite ($65!).

Secondly, that tent looked sweet! But how could I use it while having the engine running without getting all the exhaust into the tent (which would kill me)?

I haven't got the Yaris yet....but can't wait!

Vanderkitten · 08-04-2007, 04:14 AM

This is a weird-ass thread!! Why get a new car to be homeless in?

Why not get a mid-90s pick-up truck and a new Mac and still have $5k??

Anyhow, to each his own. The yaris lacks sound deadening (insulation) so it probably gets a little cold!!

churp · 08-04-2007, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w1ngzer0

....I am thinking college parking lots and crap would do fine. Esspically if im going there.

Why a laptop you say? gotta do something more then sleep in the box all the time.

While working in Salt Lake City....One of the older gents I worked with slept on a mattress in the back of his pickup for 6 months (after his divorce

)...and a younger guy had a small RV, he usually stayed outside fitness centers for use of the 'facilities'...life is good!!!!

acdaazn · 08-05-2007, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swidd

Hey, good idea!

I'm commuting to an airport 87 miles away, every saturday and sunday. I could just as well be sleeping in the car!!

Questions...
would it hurt the engine running on idle for 8 hours straight? Its 90 degrees at night where I'm at, so I'd need some air conditioning! It would use maybe 2 gallons of gas, which is plenty cheaper than the cheapest hotel room in Mesquite ($65!).

Secondly, that tent looked sweet! But how could I use it while having the engine running without getting all the exhaust into the tent (which would kill me)?

I haven't got the Yaris yet....but can't wait!

Uh...... CO might build up its concentration and kill you. Mmmmm CO.

Edd · 08-05-2007, 03:54 AM

Also, the Yaris has no toilet or shower facility. You could improvise, but you will run out of windscreen washer fluid quickly...

08-04-2007, 04:14 AM	#20
Vanderkitten Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: May 2007 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 243	This is a weird-ass thread!! Why get a new car to be homeless in? Why not get a mid-90s pick-up truck and a new Mac and still have $5k?? Anyhow, to each his own. The yaris lacks sound deadening (insulation) so it probably gets a little cold!! __________________ Dave V- Creator-Vanderkitten- Clothing for Women Who Kick Ass! Many thanks to our sponsors: Weapon-R http://weapon-r.com Megan Racing http://www.meganracing.com Les Schwab Tires http://www.lesschwab.com 317 graphics http://www.317graphics.com

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08-04-2007, 01:02 AM	#19
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	Hey, good idea! I'm commuting to an airport 87 miles away, every saturday and sunday. I could just as well be sleeping in the car!! Questions... would it hurt the engine running on idle for 8 hours straight? Its 90 degrees at night where I'm at, so I'd need some air conditioning! It would use maybe 2 gallons of gas, which is plenty cheaper than the cheapest hotel room in Mesquite ($65!). Secondly, that tent looked sweet! But how could I use it while having the engine running without getting all the exhaust into the tent (which would kill me)? I haven't got the Yaris yet....but can't wait!

08-05-2007, 03:54 AM	#23
Edd Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 193	Also, the Yaris has no toilet or shower facility. You could improvise, but you will run out of windscreen washer fluid quickly...