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Originally Posted by WE3ZS
Since 14 MPG was my standard mileage for so long it is the benchmark that I now use to calculate the fuel gallons & dollars saved on each fill ... Both Metro have more than paid for themselves and the Zuk is nibbling away at it's purchase price that was higher
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Nice! The right tool for the job.
I've heard a similar story often: "my [insert cheap, efficient car here] paid for itself through using it instead of the truck when practical."
Plus, that strategy keeps the non-work miles & depreciation off the more expensive truck.
Maybe some people only have space for one vehicle, but it seems for "non-work" driving, many truck owners would be well served by keeping an efficient car on hand as a runabout.
My F-150 friend in question only has the truck. I'm not sure what percent of his driving could be done with another car, but I do know that he's not very mechanically inclined when it comes to vehicles, so a cheap, efficient beater (the kind many of us seem to gravitate toward) isn't a practical option for him. However, I do see him riding his bike around once in a while when the weather's nice -- that puts him deep into the minority! We're lucky to live in a small city where that can be a practical means of getting around.