On Sat, 28 Oct 2017 20:39:09 -0000 (UTC), Bill wrote:

Wayne.B wrote:
On Sat, 28 Oct 2017 15:20:32 -0400, John H
wrote:

On Sat, 28 Oct 2017 11:31:03 -0400, Wayne.B wrote:

On Sat, 28 Oct 2017 08:22:59 -0400, Keyser Soze
wrote:

On 10/27/17 10:52 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 10/27/2017 10:17 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Fri, 27 Oct 2017 10:03:05 -0700 (PDT), Its Me
wrote:

Toyota and Honda builds good, reliable transportation.* I just wish
they weren't so boring to drive.*

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The V6 Honda Accord develops about 290 hp and does 0 to 60 in a bit
over 6 seconds.* Nothing boring about that.


Engine efficiencies have come a long way.* The Canyon I bought has a V6
rated at 308 hp.* It has an 8 speed transmission that I really like a
lot.* I rarely accelerate hard but have tried it a couple of times for
kicks.* Shifts are quick and positive and the little truck can scoot
right along.


What are you averaging for MPGs? If I drive "rationally," I'm getting
about 23-25 MPG in suburban areas with light traffic and a few
stoplights, and 27-29 MPG on the Interstates if I stay at my typical
60-65 mph. Six-speed manual tranny. Drove wife's Camry 4-cylinder auto
up to Bowie earlier this week, about 30 miles, on U.S. 301, and averaged
37 MPG for light traffic, but plenty of traffic lights, driving. That
sort of MPG will put a smile on my face with a nice-sized four-door
sedan.

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If you drive 60 to 65 on the interstates you should be arrested for
obstructing traffic. Here in FL 80 to 85 is more like it. Even in
nanny states like NY people are now doing 70 to 75.

When pulling the trailer, I set the speed to about 63. Without it, I'll
set it at 73. On the
interstates. Much easier than trying to beat the herd. Just let them pass me.

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If you're pulling a trailer and staying in the right lane, that's fine
with me. Jerks like Harree who intentionally clog the passing lane,
not so much.


The problem is they consider it the fast lane. Is actually a passing lane.
Years ago the signs said “keep right, except to pass”. Now they say
slower traffic keep right. Big problem we have here, is the main highway,
I5 is a 70 mph speed limit for cars, but trucks and towing is 55 mph. Is
a sure fire cause of accidents.

We don't have separate limits anymore. I didn't know that some interstates still did. Haven't seen
that for a while. Of course, I've not been in California for a while either.