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The Baron · 06-10-2008, 01:11 PM

New guy here...been hypermiling for about a week.

I was a cynic until regular unleaded hit $4 per gallon.

I drive a 1987 BMW 535iS in which I'm already exceeding EPA estimates.

I also ride a 2005 Yamaha R1, which is obviously built for race track type speed, but still gets me about 35-40 mpg.

My wife drives a 2003 Mini Cooper, in which we are KILLING the EPA estimates...42 mpg on the highway with various hypermiling techniques.

Hoping you wise experts around here can help us get even more out of these vehicles. Glad to be aboard!

06-10-2008, 01:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
The Baron Gasoline Hater Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8 Blue Bimmer - '87 BMW 535 i Stella's Ride - '03 Mini Cooper 90 day: 34.97 mpg (US) RR's Raven - '05 Yamaha R1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello from Richmond! New guy here...been hypermiling for about a week. I was a cynic until regular unleaded hit $4 per gallon. I drive a 1987 BMW 535iS in which I'm already exceeding EPA estimates. I also ride a 2005 Yamaha R1, which is obviously built for race track type speed, but still gets me about 35-40 mpg. My wife drives a 2003 Mini Cooper, in which we are KILLING the EPA estimates...42 mpg on the highway with various hypermiling techniques. Hoping you wise experts around here can help us get even more out of these vehicles. Glad to be aboard! __________________ Converted Skeptic