Recent content by kenbob

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    Gas mileage: Must be my driving

    Saided18, since you so obviously miss the point, I won't try to explain it to you. We'll just go with your position. I DO have a money problem. And since $200 a year is NOT a problem for you, why don't you send me the $200? I guess if a store clerk overcharges you $5 you wouldn't go back...
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    Gas mileage: Must be my driving

    One other thing. Anybody that says they're "not real happy with the mileage but it a lot better than the X mpg they were getting in their (fill in the blank tank)" is missing the boat here. Just because you were driving a Hummer getting 8 mpg doesn't somehow make a Geo Metro getting 25 mpg...
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    Gas mileage: Must be my driving

    Well, I'll throw my pennies in. My MP5 automatic has only gotten better than 25 mpg on one tank, and that was about 27. On that tank I filled up just before getting on the freeway and filled up again at the other end. Most of my driving in highway between Houston and Austin, I drive 70-75...
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    Bike Rack?

    I have a Thule 889 which mounts to the existing roof rack. It looks awesome because the factory rack is, well, factory. The hatch opens fully and the spoiler just contacts the end of the rail. It also has an integral locking mechanism instead of a standard quick release.
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