All your Yaris still care of MPG?

[Appalachian Trail 2007]

Originally Posted by IsLNdbOi

I've been getting almost 49mpg on my last couple of tanks. Has to be the hyper-miling techniques I've been using.

I think alot of the other LB drivers have lead feet.

Yeah I never thought of that before...I guess if you have one lead foot you probably have another one too, making lead feet

[IsLNdbOi]

Wow, seems like you southerners like long commutes. Nothing like a quiet couple of hours every week with the beloved car.

My commute is only 18 miles a day and a tank usually lasts me 2 and a half weeks or more depending on how many extra-curricular activities I have during the week.

[500snakz]

Yep! You cant idle and get 49 mpg in a yaris.

[Appalachian Trail 2007]

yeah if you're idling without moving you're getting 0 mpg

If you're idling while going 60mph then you're getting about 300mpg

WOW

[drummerboy2004]

Originally Posted by jamal1984

I don't hardly lately, since the gas price are drops dramatically. I drive hard, speeding alot, and you know what i feel good about it.
And last time i got 33mpg instead of around 40mpg+.
But still the weather got cold now, love the winter time. Hope there is snow this year in GA.
Well anyway i hope the gas is not going back up at 5 dollars a gallon again, or else i feel very old in my yaris.
....

This seems consensus nowadays... gas drops, and so does concern. This is like having cancer, and not doing anything about unless you see symptoms... We are still far too dependent on foreign oil, which is a better reason to save gas. Saving money is just an upside to the issue. Oh, and it gives you something to feed the innate competitive nature of humans... which I guess is good.

Matt

[rningonfumes]

This one, or the Simpsons?

[Appalachian Trail 2007]

that one, I love the pink scooter

[Phaeton]

I still drive like gas is a vanishing commodity, I hope that someday it actually does run out.

[IsLNdbOi]

Originally Posted by Phaeton

I still drive like gas is a vanishing commodity, I hope that someday it actually does run out.

That's a selfish and horrible thing to hope for, but sometimes I too hope that it runs out. Ought to teach everyone a lesson.

[drummerboy2004]

Originally Posted by Phaeton

I still drive like gas is a vanishing commodity, I hope that someday it actually does run out.

Me too... but I hope we have the technology to deal with it when that time comes...

Matt

[Latka]

Just FYI - no need to put an "s" at the end of MPG. It's already plural. ;)

Can't wait to get my own Yaris and spend less on gas. We've got an Infiniti G35 Sedan that we're going to get rid of. I *love* that car, but man am I sick of paying for the gas for it. Nissan Titan as well, but we're keeping that one. If the Versa came in 2 door Hatchback ...nah, I'd still get a Yaris. Better lookin car.

[drummerboy2004]

Originally Posted by Latka

Just FYI - no need to put an "s" at the end of MPG. It's already plural. ;)

Can't wait to get my own Yaris and spend less on gas. We've got an Infiniti G35 Sedan that we're going to get rid of. I *love* that car, but man am I sick of paying for the gas for it. Nissan Titan as well, but we're keeping that one. If the Versa came in 2 door Hatchback ...nah, I'd still get a Yaris. Better lookin car.

Good decision to drop the Infiniti... That is a really nice car, but yes... the gas is a pain. At least you have the Titan, and not the Tundra... You don't want the Versa anyway... Looks like a miniature minivan, much like the Fit...
Oh, and thanks for the heads-up on the MPG... I have never really thought about its plurality.

Matt

[yarswiss]

Man do I love the whole "Things are cheap now so I don't have to economize" mentality. Just wait until the whole Presidential run is over. I can guarantee that within a month or two of the Presidency changing hands, prices will shoot up again, and rightfully so. Anyone who's lived through an election knows that the prices always collapse right before the general election.

The way I see it, the lower prices go, the more I save, not the more I waste. I went from paying $1100 a year for gas to just under $700, driving 13000 miles a year. Even if prices were $1, I'd still do it. Heck, if prices go to $6 and up, I'll still be able to afford it easily!

[specialeducator]

supply-demand

you use more through your carelessness and demand (price) goes up

dips*#t

[Woody_Woodchuck]

Yes yarswiss, I hear that mentality also and it makes me mighty sad. That way of thinking is going to put us back where we were faster.

I still care about my mpg and am always trying to do better. Hey, even at $1.00 US a gallon I can still save money, at $5.00+ US a gallon I save more!

I am using this short reprieve in high gas prices to refine my hypermiling techniques. It will cost me a little less to make a few errors while experimenting with what techniques work best on my commute terrain. For example: I tried pulse and glide for last week’s commuting (300 miles/week). I might just have to practice a bit but my tank average mileage dropped from over 45 mpg to 43.81. There also were frosty mornings and cold commutes so that might be part of it.

Folks doubt that over 50 mpg US is impossible in a Yaris with the 1.5 gas engine? With the right driver and good terrain I believe 55 is not out of the question. Yes, it will take some work and concentration but it is not impossible.

[MadMax]

I like the lower gas prices, it enables me to drive my Jeep more often because it is cheaper than when gas was near $4/gal. But I love driving the Yaris and getting a lot of miles out of a gallon of gas as well, so it still gets its fair share of road time. I also have two motorcycles, so if I want performance and/or better mileage than the Yaris, I have them. And the wife drives our Honda Odyssey, so if we need to haul anything (to include the kids), we use it.

Overall, it is nice not having to spend $70+ at the pump. I still haven't filled my Yaris up for under $20, but I am close! At one point back in 2001, gas was down to 79¢/gallon here...it would be real nice to see that again!

Cheers! M2

[500snakz]

My absolute best was 39.9247 mpg. That WAS hypermiling. Drafting as many 18 wheelers and putting it in neutral and shutting the motor off and coasting when I knew I was going to be coming to a stop. Its only rated to get 35 highway and we all know how they fudge the actual numbers. So 39 rounded to 40 is all MY yaris is going to get...period. I do not believe and will never believe that anyone gets 45-50 on a flat open road with all highway miles. 40 in the city is rediculous. I live near Elizabeth City North Carolina, so if anyone wants to prove me wrong...come show me.
The only true and accurate way is to run all the gas out till it cuts off and empty. Then put in 5 gallons from a spare tank and drive till empty and cuts off. Anyone want to prove me wrong?
I have the car, gas, and gas tank.
ANY TAKERS?

[drummerboy2004]

Originally Posted by 500snakz

My absolute best was 39.9247 mpg. That WAS hypermiling. Drafting as many 18 wheelers and putting it in neutral and shutting the motor off and coasting when I knew I was going to be coming to a stop. Its only rated to get 35 highway and we all know how they fudge the actual numbers. So 39 rounded to 40 is all MY yaris is going to get...period. I do not believe and will never believe that anyone gets 45-50 on a flat open road with all highway miles. 40 in the city is rediculous. I live near Elizabeth City North Carolina, so if anyone wants to prove me wrong...come show me.
The only true and accurate way is to run all the gas out till it cuts off and empty. Then put in 5 gallons from a spare tank and drive till empty and cuts off. Anyone want to prove me wrong?
I have the car, gas, and gas tank.
ANY TAKERS?

Tampa is a busy city near my school, and I do not lie in my calculations. You should look at my last couple of tanks... Usually pull 45 in the city. Coming home today I did almost 49 MPG, but it is only a 10 mile one way from school to the apartment. Oh, and Florida is as flat as a 10 year-old's chest, and I have easily gotten over 50 on the highways... that is with no tricks, just driving slower. Oh, and I will take the offer, but will drive in reverse the whole week to make the MPG numbers more believable.

Matt