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Old 09-27-2012, 12:40 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Acura TSX - '06 Acura TSX
90 day: 24.19 mpg (US)

Lafawnda - CBR600 - '01 Honda CBR600 F4i
90 day: 47.32 mpg (US)

Big Yeller - Dodge/Cummins - '98 Dodge Ram 2500 base
90 day: 21.82 mpg (US)

Chevy ZR-2 - '03 Chevrolet S10 ZR2
90 day: 17.14 mpg (US)

Model Y - '24 Tesla Y LR AWD

Pacifica Hybrid - '21 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
90 day: 43.3 mpg (US)
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Originally Posted by niky View Post
Judging by all the intermittent and constant brake lights, most people apparently think the brake pedal is a secondary accelerator.
I understand what you are saying, but for the sake of having a nerd moment, I'll point out that all changes in velocity are considered acceleration. The application of the brake pedal can accelerate you away from an approaching vehicle, for example. Weird to think of it that way when we are used to thinking in terms of the fictional word "deceleration", as if it goes against acceleration. Both pedals are technically "accelerator" pedals, but I don't recommend using the term when you want to warn a driver about an impending collision. Having this discussion with people will also have them thinking "this guy is clearly an idiot".

Don't even get me started on how there is no such thing as dark, or cold...

and back to the OP, the MPG figures for both cars is impressive. I'm considering a used Elantra to replace my Mom's Camry. Does anyone else have suggestions for a Camry replacement?
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