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Old 09-10-2009, 03:50 PM   #31 (permalink)
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Moderate your Moderation.
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Troy, Pa.
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Pasta - '96 Volkswagen Passat TDi
90 day: 45.22 mpg (US)
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*Faints* Oh me Oh my!!!

LOL. Dude - I doubt there are too many people here who would fault you for doing what you can with what you have!

The truth is, (I just discussed this in short with Wonderboy yesterday) - You're doing more good by doing what you can with what you already have than buying a new car and throwing away what you're already working with.

Sure, you're not the highest-mileage-getting six gun on the scene, but neither am I. The difference between us and many others in the world is that we're doing good, while they're talking about it.

Another quote I make all the time: Quit complaining and start changing.

At least you're trying to maximize what you have. I've gotten flack on other forums because I'm concerned about getting better mileage out of my 3500# minivan... "I should get a more fuel efficient car if I'm worried about economy that much." I hear that alot. I couldn't agree with it more, honestly, but it's not fiscally or economically responsible for me to throw away my perfectly working van and get a more fuel efficient car.

Instead, I'll just keep pushing myself to get better mileage in the van, and keep pushing the point with other people as well. Maybe some day, I'll mod the van and get better fuel economy than a Prius. Maybe. Someday.

Until that day, I guess I'll do what I can, with what I have.

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