Cruise control vs MPG

[voodoo22]

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]

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]

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]

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