Gold Winger 9 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 A big GM stationwagon. 350 cid engine (5.7 l for you metricans) with fuel injection, overdrive, and a locking torque converter. No towing package either. Once it is up to speed, it doesn't take much to keep it there. Link to post Share on other sites
Gold Winger 9 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Gern, I should be shocked but I'm not. I get a charge out of how many self-proclaimed environmentalists drive gas hogs. LOL! Link to post Share on other sites
GernBlansten 10 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Shocked? My daily commuter is the Audi when the weather doesn't allow me ride the Interceptor. The truck is for scout outings, plowing and special needs. Rarely leaves the corral, and when she does, every seat belt is used quadrupling my effective mileage. I think my Audi gets better average mileage than most. Not as good I could get in say a Prius, but still much better than all the SUVs I pass. Got my eye on taking a Beetle, Spitfire or Toy pickup and converting to electric. Would be a cool father/son project but early research indicates about $14k for the conversion kit, not including the donor car. BTW, if you get 26MPG in a Detroit Iron family truckster, you could teach those high mileage guys some of your tricks. Link to post Share on other sites
Gold Winger 9 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 "Would be a cool father/son project but early research indicates about $14k for the conversion kit, not including the donor car." So being green isn't worth any cost? Link to post Share on other sites
GernBlansten 10 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Not yet. But give it a few more years of conservative rule and numbscull energy policy and all these alternative ideas will suddenly make financial sense. Just need incentive. Americans are very imaginative. GW, go rent "Who Killed the Electric Car". Don't worry, I don't think Al Gore even makes a cameo in it. Link to post Share on other sites
Gold Winger 9 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 If you were truly an environmentalist, you'd eschew the car for your commute and pedal. When you say "plow" with the truck, I'm guessing that you mean snow. A really green person would be out there with a shovel. Link to post Share on other sites
GernBlansten 10 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Your a pistol GW. Link to post Share on other sites
Gold Winger 9 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I have many pistols, a pile of revolvers, a bunch of rifles and a few shotguns. So? Link to post Share on other sites
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