Quote Originally Posted by 35WINDOW View Post
I drive a lot (50K+ a Year), and I like GMC pickups (specifically, white Z71 SLT Crew Cab ones)-
So, I go through one about every 3-4 Years or so (it ain't cheap)-they are all equipped with 5.3's. 3.42 rear axle, posi, Tow pkg., etc.)-
-(I've talked my way out of 2 Speeding Tickets in just the past Year-remember, always be nice to the Officer!)-
I "use up" vehicles about every 5 years. 35 + K a year. The current DD is a Focus, 4 cyl / 6 speed auto, etc. etc.. I drive mostly "secondary roads", the car is advertised in the 39 or 40 range. I just leave it alone unless we're going down hills - then I kick it into neutral and coast, also will shut the motor off if I'm at certain known lengthy stop lights.. I can push up into the 43 to 45 mpg range if I'm lucky to an extant.

I don't do all this as a for anything more than just the challenge of it all. I get bored just driving along.. things like this keep it interesting. ANd I know 1 thing, Setting at a light will suck the life out of your miles per gallon. And that right foot deep into the little pedal on the right is twice as bad!