Subject: RE: I love my gas guzzling V8 truck I have a 2006 Dodge 1/2 Ton (yes it's got a Hemi), Quad Cab, a 6" lift, 35" mud tires, chipped,and a cold air intake. It get's between 16-17 mpg, highway. I just made a round trip from Newport RI to Orlando FL. Other than when I see a nice mud hole, it doesn't go off-road (more because of lack of opportunity) often. With my chip I could drop it from 89 octane to 87 but instead I have bumped it to 90+ required. No, I am not compensating for a smal, well, you know what, I am actually compensating for a lack of testosterone in my house due to being married, with 3 daughters, a female dog, and a gay dog. Someone once asked me why I drive a big truck, especially with gas prices the way they were. My reply is that I make good enough money to drive what I want, how I want. I went a long time w/o many of the niceities (sp?) that others had and have, now I can afford most, well, some of the things I want, so I buy what I want. I also plan to buy a really expensive, gas hog motorcycle instead of a nice Honda cruiser! I say, if you can affoed it, buy it, but I also say don't bi(&h about costs when they sky rocket. |