Toyota sandbagging the Yaris

[mryaris]

Originally Posted by why?

Not true. I wouldn't stop, that would be idiotic, I don't want to deal with an accident, but you can do it well enough to scare the crap out of the person behind you without slowing down to much.

You still risk causing the guy behind you to swerve into someone else because they think you are stopping or maybe the guy gets pissed and rams you or engages in some other physical contact. I've seen people at toll booths get out and start swinging over something stupid like being cut-off or whatnot. Just not worth doing....it really is irresponsible and reckless. Just take the high road and ignore the fools.

[why?]

Originally Posted by mryaris

You still risk causing the guy behind you to swerve into someone else because they think you are stopping or maybe the guy gets pissed and rams you or engages in some other physical contact. I've seen people at toll booths get out and start swinging over something stupid like being cut-off or whatnot. Just not worth doing....it really is irresponsible and reckless. Just take the high road and ignore the fools.

I cant control what other people do. I'd love someone to try and take me on, it is usually pretty funny stuff with them running away rather fast.

But people get the point really fast. It is irresponsible to tailgate, it is my job to defend myself from idiots.

[fnkngrv]

Originally Posted by why?

it is my job to defend myself from idiots.

The only way to truly do that is to not leave your house

[PhotoDu.de]

Originally Posted by fnkngrv

The only way to truly do that is to not leave your house

Make sure you don't turn on your TV or get into a "debate" about climate change with people on this forum.

[Snowy]

I wish it wasn't so, although I was not unhappy with my gas mileage until reading this thread. I've had the car a tad over 2 years and get just about exactly what the Yaris is rated for in gas mileage: consistently 28 to 30 around town and 32 to 35 on the highway. In fact I just got back from the gas station and my road trip yesterday took me 335 miles at just a little over 35 MPG on wide open freeways with no traffic.

ONE time I got 42 MPG on on leg of a road trip and have not yet been able to repeat that or even get close.

I'm certainly not disputing all of the people getting consistently higher mileage, I just wonder why I'm not one of them. I don't have cruise control and haven't checked to see if my tire pressure is on the high side of the range but I'll certainly try that starting tomorrow.

[PhotoDu.de]

Originally Posted by Snowy

I wish it wasn't so, although I was not unhappy with my gas mileage until reading this thread. I've had the car a tad over 2 years and get just about exactly what the Yaris is rated for in gas mileage: consistently 28 to 30 around town and 32 to 35 on the highway. In fact I just got back from the gas station and my road trip yesterday took me 335 miles at just a little over 35 MPG on wide open freeways with no traffic.

ONE time I got 42 MPG on on leg of a road trip and have not yet been able to repeat that or even get close.

I'm certainly not disputing all of the people getting consistently higher mileage, I just wonder why I'm not one of them. I don't have cruise control and haven't checked to see if my tire pressure is on the high side of the range but I'll certainly try that starting tomorrow.

A lot of it has to do with driving style.

Recently I went on a transcontinental road trip. When I was driving I got 5+ more mpg than my fiancee/friends. I think at one point I got 37mpg; the car is rated for 25 highway (2003 Mitsubishi Galant).

[Slitwrist Smile]

Originally Posted by why?

I cant control what other people do. I'd love someone to try and take me on, it is usually pretty funny stuff with them running away rather fast.

But people get the point really fast. It is irresponsible to tailgate, it is my job to defend myself from idiots.

Hey chuck norris, when are you going to do some new movies?