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Originally Posted by NHRABill
So where do I go? do I continually get blasted for driving a big truck 6,000 miles a year by a hypermiller that drives 40,000 miles? I didn't even post my latest car purchase last Friday because I know it would get criticized.
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I've often considered getting a newer more fuel efficient van; newer minivans trump my 21 mpg rather easily. Thing about it is, I already own it, if I get rid of it, it would be on the short list to be scrapped, and I would lose the chance to make it a fuel miser that it simply isn't right now. That, and it is a good vehicle, has been very dependable since I put in a newer motor, and I enjoy driving it. So I'll keep it.
I think many people see the SUV as the pinnacle of wastefulness and anyone with one as non Earth friendly. Maybe that is the reaction you're seeing.
Something else that occurs to me is maybe you also enjoy your particular vehicle despite its thirst. I have a 98 Max that I couldn't imagin not having. It has a GREAT midrange rumble during acceleration, is sublimely comfortable, and handles the twisties like no one's business. But for a mid sized sedan that we put over 20K miles on in less than a year (mainly because we LOVE driving it) it could get much better fuel economy.
But what is the point of getting great fuel economy if you dislike the vehicle? I have spent thousands of miles driving this car, and enjoyed most of them. How can that be wrong?