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Originally Posted by 3-Wheeler
Pale,
Very crafty idea!
Several years back I was talking with someone from the office at work, and they were inquiring why I take a longer trek on the backroads to a town that he lives in.
My response was that I get about 75 mpg on the highway and 120 mpg going slower on the backroads. Well, then he said "yeah, but now your driving 4 miles longer, and thus burning more fuel".
Well, it works out that taking the longer route AND maintaining higher MPG actually *saves* fuel for me.
Jim.
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I've been dodging lots of freeways lately lol. For me: It adds an insignificant amount of time to driving, it's more enjoyable, and saves plenty of fuel to justify the extra time spent/miles driven.