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1968GMC · 09-22-2002, 09:32 PM

I just bought a ford festiva for the winter. It cost me $30/week in gaz compared to $80 a week. A saving of $200 a month, thats a lot of cash. Now i'l be able to go to McDonald more often.

*Gee_Emm* · 09-22-2002, 11:43 PM

booooo

geez you coulda at least have got a firefly or some other GM

:p :p :p

bobs409 · 09-23-2002, 08:51 AM

I'd take out more insurance! Don't get hit in that deathtrap. I didn't realize there were any of those left anymore. Oh well, Darn.

Oh yeh, don't forget the sunglasses so no one you know recognizes you. LOL

Mike C · 09-23-2002, 11:54 AM

Are you implying it's safe to get hit in a 67-72 truck!? Yeah, right. Safer than the festiva undoubtedly, but either way PAY ATTENTION. Not only is he saving natural resources, he has $200 a month more to spend on his truck! Being as a new F*rd Stoopid Duty diesel 4x4 weighs like 7500# UNLOADED (and seems to be the vehicle of choice for computer dorks around here

) your F'd regardless. But at least the truck will be at home protected from the idiots and the weather!

Als454 · 09-23-2002, 01:18 PM

I drove an 86 Escort to work for years. When the guys would rib me about it I would show them a picture of my garage. 72 Chevy p/u, 82 Chevy p/u and 95 Silverado Ext cab.
Sure felt good driving that car in bad weather. Didn't wash it, didn't care where I parked it. Drove through construction and down every dirt road I could find. Never worried about the salt trucks in the winter. Sometimes I would get out and kick the door shut with my foot.
Every mile I put on that car was one less on the trucks.

Eddie H. · 09-23-2002, 06:19 PM

Did you get the standard or the SVT Cobra high performance version? ( it had the high output 1.3 liter big block) They were de-rated for insurance reasons. I think advertised horsepower was 27, but I know on the dyno, they were turning well over 29.

Seriously, that's a good idea. I drove an old beater Datsun for years as a work car, It got 30 mpg. I could leave the keys in it , the windows down and a sign that said Free Car, and nobody would even take it.

09-22-2002, 09:32 PM	#1
1968GMC love my truck Join Date: May 2001 Location: aylmer QC Posts: 648	Gave myself a raise I just bought a ford festiva for the winter. It cost me $30/week in gaz compared to $80 a week. A saving of $200 a month, thats a lot of cash. Now i'l be able to go to McDonald more often.

09-23-2002, 08:51 AM	#3
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I'd take out more insurance! Don't get hit in that deathtrap. I didn't realize there were any of those left anymore. Oh well, Darn. Oh yeh, don't forget the sunglasses so no one you know recognizes you. LOL __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

09-23-2002, 11:54 AM	#4
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	Are you implying it's safe to get hit in a 67-72 truck!? Yeah, right. Safer than the festiva undoubtedly, but either way PAY ATTENTION. Not only is he saving natural resources, he has $200 a month more to spend on his truck! Being as a new F*rd Stoopid Duty diesel 4x4 weighs like 7500# UNLOADED (and seems to be the vehicle of choice for computer dorks around here ) your F'd regardless. But at least the truck will be at home protected from the idiots and the weather! __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

09-23-2002, 01:18 PM	#5
Als454 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vienna, Ohio, USA Posts: 259	I drove an 86 Escort to work for years. When the guys would rib me about it I would show them a picture of my garage. 72 Chevy p/u, 82 Chevy p/u and 95 Silverado Ext cab. Sure felt good driving that car in bad weather. Didn't wash it, didn't care where I parked it. Drove through construction and down every dirt road I could find. Never worried about the salt trucks in the winter. Sometimes I would get out and kick the door shut with my foot. Every mile I put on that car was one less on the trucks. __________________ 72 Chevy A/C P/B P/S Tilt 454 Engine 400 TCI Trans C30 Frame C10 Suspension Short Wheel Base (Dually)

09-23-2002, 06:19 PM	#6
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	Did you get the standard or the SVT Cobra high performance version? ( it had the high output 1.3 liter big block) They were de-rated for insurance reasons. I think advertised horsepower was 27, but I know on the dyno, they were turning well over 29. Seriously, that's a good idea. I drove an old beater Datsun for years as a work car, It got 30 mpg. I could leave the keys in it , the windows down and a sign that said Free Car, and nobody would even take it. __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution" Last edited by Eddie H.; 09-23-2002 at 06:25 PM.

09-22-2002, 11:43 PM	#2
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	booooo geez you coulda at least have got a firefly or some other GM :p :p :p



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