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Flakbadger · 10-19-2012, 08:46 PM

I have to say that I've had many of these debates with my parents, who initially criticized my decision to buy a smaller car, then proceeded to mock me for being excited about MPGs.
I went from 16 avg to 40+, a paid-off truck to a financed car. As I mentioned in a previous thread I MADE MY CAR PAYMENTS IN GAS SAVED and still kept $100.

Meanwhile they continue to insist they "can't afford" a newer vehicle and drive their 1997 Ford Expedition (<14 MPG). It doesn't help that my mom has been hit by the American "you must drive a vehicle the size of a tank to be safe" stigma.

Sigh. You can't win 'em all.

10-19-2012, 08:46 PM	#22 (permalink)
Flakbadger Always Too Busy Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 566 White Lightning - '17 Nissan Leaf SV Team Leaf 90 day: 159.47 mpg (US) Thanks: 405 Thanked 190 Times in 134 Posts	I have to say that I've had many of these debates with my parents, who initially criticized my decision to buy a smaller car, then proceeded to mock me for being excited about MPGs. I went from 16 avg to 40+, a paid-off truck to a financed car. As I mentioned in a previous thread I MADE MY CAR PAYMENTS IN GAS SAVED and still kept $100. Meanwhile they continue to insist they "can't afford" a newer vehicle and drive their 1997 Ford Expedition (<14 MPG). It doesn't help that my mom has been hit by the American "you must drive a vehicle the size of a tank to be safe" stigma. Sigh. You can't win 'em all. __________________ Nissan Leaf driver? Join me in Team Leaf and feel smugly superior about our MPGe Current Car: White Lightning ---------------------------------------------- Retired Car: Betty White