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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 07:07 PM
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Just took a road trip in my baby from San Diego to Laughlin. I got better mileage in stop and go traffic on the freeway (19 mpg) on the way over than I did coming back with no traffic and nothing but open road (14 mpg).

On the other hand, it's always a nice feeling to see the hotel valets fighting over who gets to park your car
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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by phee
Just took a road trip in my baby from San Diego to Laughlin. I got better mileage in stop and go traffic on the freeway (19 mpg) on the way over than I did coming back with no traffic and nothing but open road (14 mpg).

On the other hand, it's always a nice feeling to see the hotel valets fighting over who gets to park your car
how fast were you driving???? if you go over 74mph indicated gas milage decreases rapidly.

beers
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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 10:36 PM
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On the other hand, it's always a nice feeling to see the hotel valets fighting over who gets to park your car
I would never let a valet drive my 8. Especially not valets that were fighting over a chance to drive it.
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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 11:43 PM
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yea ever watch Ferris Bueller's Day Off? :D
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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by swoope
how fast were you driving???? if you go over 74mph indicated gas milage decreases rapidly.

beers

No wonder. I didn't slow to 74 until we hit traffic.

Long story about why I let the valet park my car. Suffice to say it was the best thing to do at the moment
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