Better Mileage in a Range

[unstable bob]

Originally Posted by derangedrover

I suppose all the soundproofing, navigation, ride comfort, offroad/snow ability, and image is worth nothing since it doesn't get 20 mpg. I think I'm gonna get like 5 prius' and tow them in my range while they're idling so I can get negative mileage.

Tutt Tutt! King Tutt! Can't take a little crackin' wise? You fired the first shot by being a Smarty Marty when Clencher suggested you look at the tips given to Hummer drivers for increased MPGs. But I can understand where you are coming from, especially about the "image" part. Tomorrow I'm gonna go see a man about hooking up my 'mouf with these:


Then maybe us gangstaz can go out "riding dirty" together.

[trebuchet03]

Originally Posted by derangedrover

I suppose all the soundproofing, navigation, ride comfort, offroad/snow ability, and image is worth nothing since it doesn't get 20 mpg.

We have a winner!

When you're asking how to increase fuel economy -- all of the things you just mentioned are worth nothing - except a hindrance on fuel economy.

It's a compromise. Fine, you don't drive a Prius (no worries) - but you want to decrease fuel consumption (GREAT!). So give up all that soundproofing (do you need the extra weight?)
throw the navigation out (weight + energy draw)
changes you make may compromise comfort
Off road/snow ability -- I'm sure that's not helping fuel economy. If you have knobby tires, change 'em. Take the snow chains out of your car (unless/until you need them) etc. etc.
When you're going for big improvements, aero improvements will be a big deal (Especially on a car like that) - so you're likely going to compromise "image" in the sense of what the masses like.

These guys are giving you advice -- search for "hummer" and you'll find tips for a larger car like the one you've described

[omgwtfbyobbq]

Whoa, check out the tax depreciation comparison at the Rover site.
In old communist USA, car pays taxes for YOU!

Shiz like this makes me never wanna work over the table again...

[omgwtfbyobbq]

Where's the jackass who is gonna point out that a Prius don't idle?

[VetteOwner]

just a question: where do you live that you need 4wd? how much snow/off road do you accauly do? have you ever had a car with M+S or just plain snow tires on it before and drove in the snow?(serious question not trying to be a smart one) also what job do you have that you need to set an image?

[pushycruze]

Originally Posted by trebuchet03

We have a winner!

When you're asking how to increase fuel economy -- all of the things you just mentioned are worth nothing - except a hindrance on fuel economy.

It's a compromise. Fine, you don't drive a Prius (no worries) - but you want to decrease fuel consumption (GREAT!). So give up all that soundproofing (do you need the extra weight?)
throw the navigation out (weight + energy draw)
changes you make may compromise comfort
Off road/snow ability -- I'm sure that's not helping fuel economy. If you have knobby tires, change 'em. Take the snow chains out of your car (unless/until you need them) etc. etc.
When you're going for big improvements, aero improvements will be a big deal (Especially on a car like that) - so you're likely going to compromise "image" in the sense of what the masses like.

These guys are giving you advice -- search for "hummer" and you'll find tips for a larger car like the one you've described

Wow......

[unstable bob]

Originally Posted by omgwtfbyobbq

Where's the jackass who is gonna point out that a Prius don't idle?

They don't?

[pushycruze]

Originally Posted by VetteOwner

just a question: where do you live that you need 4wd? how much snow/off road do you accauly do? have you ever had a car with M+S or just plain snow tires on it before and drove in the snow?(serious question not trying to be a smart one) also what job do you have that you need to set an image?

Omaha, so 4wd is necessary like 4 month of the year. The image has nothing to do with any job.

[pushycruze]

Originally Posted by unstable bob

Tutt Tutt! King Tutt! Can't take a little crackin' wise? You fired the first shot by being a Smarty Marty when Clencher suggested you look at the tips given to Hummer drivers for increased MPGs. But I can understand where you are coming from, especially about the "image" part. Tomorrow I'm gonna go see a man about hooking up my 'mouf with these:


Then maybe us gangstaz can go out "riding dirty" together.

ur dumb

[omgwtfbyobbq]

Originally Posted by derangedrover

Omaha, so 4wd is necessary like 4 month of the year. The image has nothing to do with any job.

4wd Toyota Tercel Wagon with a diesel pef!