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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2015 12:02:04 GMT -5
Gotcha. I was curious enough to google it. Apparently roof racks are the worst with impacting gas mileage, but trunk racks can create drag too. Learn something new every day. I'm keeping my rack whether it burns more gas or not. My bike will only fit in my car if I take the front wheel off, and it's still not exactly easy to get the bike in the car. It's easy to take the wheel off and put back on, but I'd probably spend whole ride wondering if the wheel might fall off because I didn't put it back on correctly. I use the roof rack on my SUV at least 2-3 times a month (mostly for kayaks and larger boating or construction supplies), but found that when the crossbars are on it, the SUV gets 2-3 mpg less. It's noticeable. On mine, though, the side rails - the ones that go from front to back and are what joins the roof - are fixed but the crossbars - the ones that go from side to side - can easily be removed. Without the crossbars on, there is virtually no loss in gas mileage.
Can you leave the side rails on and just remove the crossbars? If they're like mine, it won't take but a minute or two to put them back on when you want to load your bike.
My apologies, I should have mentioned I have a trunk rack. Which is what I assumed wvu was talking about at first. I didn't want to attach anything to my car permanently and my shoulders don't always like my arms over my head, so I figured lifting a bike onto the roof of my car was probably a bad idea. I've even gotten lazy about taking the trunk rack off. It seems silly to take it off and put it back on every day or every other day (yes I usually drive somewhere to ride my bike lol). So lately I've only been taking it off when it's suppose to rain. ETA: thanks for the suggestion though.
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Post by 8 Bit WWBG on Jul 31, 2015 8:49:42 GMT -5
...:::"2-car unit":::... Yes, I meant DW and I are a household with only one car that we share. While the extra payment/insurance/gas is a big deterrent, there are certainly times where it would be nice. My dilemma is whether to get the car I really want, or get a cheap used commuter. ...:::"4 cylinder":::... I have to hand it to the advancements in engines. There are plenty of very respectable cars with 4 cylinder engines. Also, I think we will see more 4 cylinder offerings due to stricter overall fuel efficiency requirements. Luxury lines are introducing a lot of lower end 4 cylinder models to balance out their overall ratings on efficiency. I wonder if one day, we will see Hummer introduce an "H4" that is the size of a go cart. TheHaitian I'm sorry if I've missed this, but what is the objection to just keeping your Kia? Is it expensive to maintain? What will be the overall impact to your finances once it is paid off and can run on regular maintenance? And is it really worth it? I suppose you could always try just garaging the car and not using it at all for a few weeks. If you can get through that without too much hassle, then maybe 1 car will work. I think the rub is that while having 1 car probably works 95% of the time, it will be the hassle/challenge of the 5% that makes it worth keeping!
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Post by ArchietheDragon on Feb 5, 2016 21:17:30 GMT -5
My wife just sent it to me... $575.... Cheaper than a new car
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 5, 2016 22:18:56 GMT -5
My wife just sent it to me... $575.... Cheaper than a new car So... ?
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Post by gregintenn on Feb 6, 2016 11:59:30 GMT -5
How does a man get by without a pickup truck?
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 6, 2016 12:05:03 GMT -5
How does a man get by without a pickup truck? By tucking his weiner in between his legs
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Post by gregintenn on Feb 6, 2016 12:07:23 GMT -5
How does a man get by without a pickup truck? By tucking his weiner in between his legs I didn't see that one coming.
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Post by ArchietheDragon on Feb 6, 2016 12:07:41 GMT -5
My stupid phone doesn't work well. I didn't mean to post this.
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Post by mamasita99 on Feb 6, 2016 14:10:30 GMT -5
Thanks Archie, I read through 3 pages before I realized this was like 6 months old, lol! I thought the debate over car seats sounded familiar!
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Post by attitude21 on Feb 6, 2016 14:42:45 GMT -5
Carl... you know the answer...no car. You cannot afford it.
Simplify, enjoy ..... and hopefully have baby one day soon.
I would try to get your spouse more on board with the real math of real life. Not trying to be rude in any way. But it does sound like she lets you shoulder major responsibility for figuring it all out.
It appears you are doing your best, trying to do too much... and need to hit the pause button.
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