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Old 01-03-2012, 04:08 PM   #15 (permalink)
NHRABill
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Location: New Jersey
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Tahoe - '95 Chevrolet Tahoe LT
90 day: 13.22 mpg (US)

SRX - '04 Cadillac SRX AWD

XL - '05 Harley Davidson Sportster XL
90 day: 49.97 mpg (US)

Alero - '02 Oldsmobile Alero GLS

Corvette - '75 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
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I don't post here often but it was fun to see what I wrote last year and how I did so why not do it again...

I did better than expected even though I missed several of my auto resolutions

I did not go electric fan in the Tahoe yet I opted to only drive it when needed which is why it has been idle since October. I did manage to lighten the load and drive much better.

So in 2012 I will

* Get that electric fan setup on the Tahoe I expect to use it more and every lil bit helps. maintain 18mpg average shoot for 20mpg.

* Keep The Alero's v6 tuned and averaging 25mpg +

* Finish working on the Vette and only use it for fun

* Ride the Harley more and shoot for average of 60mpg for the whole year keeping good track of its use.

This is a tall order living in a congested area with all city driving. I do get the urge to buy something new each year this year I hope to use what I have and not create waste by adding to the demand.

I hope to be inspired by my cousin who rides his bicycle everywhere no matter what. He chooses to do this and is not required, I sold him a home 4 miles from his work and 2 miles from stores much closer than he is apartment and the ride he was used to. If he can do that, I can be better in my use of resources saving money is a bonus.
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse *active*
2002 Oldsmobile Alero GLS *active*
2002 S10 2wd p/u 139,000mi. *active*
1975 Corvette Stingray *active*
1994 Camaro Z28 Convertible 149k *Sold 2013*
1998 Blazer ZR2 189k *Sold 2012*
1995 Tahoe LT 250k *Sold 2011*

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