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.Â* I just wish
they weren't so boring to drive.Â*

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


Engine efficiencies have come a long way.Â* The Canyon I bought has a V6
rated at 308 hp.Â* It has an 8 speed transmission that I really like a
lot.Â* I rarely accelerate hard but have tried it a couple of times for
kicks.Â* 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.

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.