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Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by nooaah, Sep 16, 2008.

  1. nooaah

    nooaah New Member

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    My 57 year old father is going from his 270hp beast to a decked out 09 package 6 in a couple months!

    Too bad he'll never get past 45mpg with the way he drives. Any advice to teach a (somewhat) old dog a few new tricks?
     
    #1 nooaah, Sep 16, 2008
  2. kazots

    kazots LifesaBeach

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    "57" he's a young father and never too late to change.
     
    #2 kazots, Sep 16, 2008
  3. Neicy

    Neicy Member

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    Once he starts watching the mileage plummet every time he floors it, he may start to change the way he drives. It gets very addicting when you challenge yourself to get the best mileage you can out of this car. Not to mention the money he'll save in gas:D.
     
    #3 Neicy, Sep 16, 2008
  4. Jack66

    Jack66 Kinda Jovial Member

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    45 MPG isn't too bad and it is certainly better than 15 MPG. Neicy is probably right, don't say anything to your dad and let the car sneak up on him. :)
     
    #4 Jack66, Sep 16, 2008
  5. orracle

    orracle Whaddaya mean "senior" member?

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    Hey!!! I'm 56 and my husband is 58 and WE had no problems learning how to drive efficiently!!

    Age isn't the issue. State of mind and the desire to learn is!:tsk:
     
    #5 orracle, Sep 17, 2008
  6. nooaah

    nooaah New Member

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    Ha, well, he's been driving the same way for 40 some years (VROOOOOOM). He'll learn, but he won't like it (at first). :)

    He's a brilliant engineer, so the tech stuff and processes aren't the issue. It's the stubborn personality!
     
    #6 nooaah, Sep 18, 2008
  7. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    If he's an engineer, he doesn't stand a chance: "Resistance is futile..."

    The Prius will capture him and that will be the end of it. Give him six months and he will be hypermiling.

    Tom
     
    #7 qbee42, Sep 18, 2008
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