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Consumer Reports Annual Reliability Survey
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.*  === 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. === 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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#83
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Consumer Reports Annual Reliability Survey
On 10/28/2017 3:21 PM, John H wrote:
On Sat, 28 Oct 2017 17:46:47 -0000 (UTC), Bill wrote: wrote: On Sat, 28 Oct 2017 12:41:51 -0400, Keyser Soze wrote: On 10/28/17 12:35 PM, wrote: On Sat, 28 Oct 2017 12:31:58 -0400, Keyser Soze wrote: On 10/28/17 11:31 AM, 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.* === 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. === 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. I drive at the posted limit or usually a few mph below it, if it is 70. I would love having you behind me in your car in a place where you could not pass...Wayne RoadRage... I am glad you stay in maryland I'll be in Florida in December and in March or April. Driving slow in the left lane on I-95 with your turn signal on and little old ladies giving you the finger I guess. Just be careful around Miami. They shoot at snowbirds who **** up traffic there. Here, driving slow in the left lane, even the speed limit gets you an impeding traffic ticket. I wish they'd monitor impeding traffic and following too close a lot more. There's a dilemma. The ones going too slow are causing the others to follow too close. Everyone gets a ticket. :-) |
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#84
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Consumer Reports Annual Reliability Survey
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.* === 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. === 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. === 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. |
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#85
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Consumer Reports Annual Reliability Survey
On Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 12:36:15 PM UTC-4, wrote:
On Sat, 28 Oct 2017 12:31:58 -0400, Keyser Soze wrote: On 10/28/17 11:31 AM, 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.* === 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. === 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. I drive at the posted limit or usually a few mph below it, if it is 70. I would love having you behind me in your car in a place where you could not pass...Wayne RoadRage... I am glad you stay in maryland They are everywhere. The old and senile drive like that here, too. |
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#86
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On Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 3:35:43 PM UTC-4, 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.* === 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. === 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. === 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. I've watched many drivers get on the interstate up ahead of me with no one else around, and they immediately get into the left lane. I end up passing them in the right. I don't understand the mentality of those people... they think they have to be in the left lane at all times. Even when there's no traffic in the right lane and they can move over (as the law requires, slower traffic keep right) they still don't. I'll end up passing on the right, then moving over right in front of them, very closely. Maybe they'll get the message. Of course, half are on cell phones, talking or texting. When you are behind the wheel, you have one job. Driving. |
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#87
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Consumer Reports Annual Reliability Survey
On Sat, 28 Oct 2017 15:35:34 -0400, 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.* === 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. === 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. === 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. If it's three lane, with a lot of entrances, I'll stay in the middle lane. Otherwise the right lane. Very often the folks entering the interstate seem to think they have the right of way. Of course, they just look at the trailer and think, 'Oh, another rich SOB'. Surprising how much many folks think a fifth wheel like mine costs. |
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#88
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Consumer Reports Annual Reliability Survey
On Sat, 28 Oct 2017 15:26:25 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:
On 10/28/2017 3:21 PM, John H wrote: On Sat, 28 Oct 2017 17:46:47 -0000 (UTC), Bill wrote: wrote: On Sat, 28 Oct 2017 12:41:51 -0400, Keyser Soze wrote: On 10/28/17 12:35 PM, wrote: On Sat, 28 Oct 2017 12:31:58 -0400, Keyser Soze wrote: On 10/28/17 11:31 AM, 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.* === 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. === 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. I drive at the posted limit or usually a few mph below it, if it is 70. I would love having you behind me in your car in a place where you could not pass...Wayne RoadRage... I am glad you stay in maryland I'll be in Florida in December and in March or April. Driving slow in the left lane on I-95 with your turn signal on and little old ladies giving you the finger I guess. Just be careful around Miami. They shoot at snowbirds who **** up traffic there. Here, driving slow in the left lane, even the speed limit gets you an impeding traffic ticket. I wish they'd monitor impeding traffic and following too close a lot more. There's a dilemma. The ones going too slow are causing the others to follow too close. Everyone gets a ticket. :-) I think states should have 'traffic enforcement' cops. All they do is write traffic tickets. Pay for themselves, need little training, etc. |
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#89
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Consumer Reports Annual Reliability Survey
On Sat, 28 Oct 2017 12:38:42 -0700 (PDT), Its Me wrote:
On Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 12:36:15 PM UTC-4, wrote: On Sat, 28 Oct 2017 12:31:58 -0400, Keyser Soze wrote: On 10/28/17 11:31 AM, 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.* === 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. === 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. I drive at the posted limit or usually a few mph below it, if it is 70. I would love having you behind me in your car in a place where you could not pass...Wayne RoadRage... I am glad you stay in maryland They are everywhere. The old and senile drive like that here, too. Amen. Us young guys don't drive that way! |
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#90
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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.* === 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. === 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. === 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. |
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