Am I the only one that hasn't checked my MPG's?

[winterhater12]

Wow Angel, I met my match! I do the same thing, Excel spreadsheet with all the same info that you mentioned. I didn't have an H3, but am definitely a stats geek.

Hey Curtis, even though I go crazy with numbers, you're getting good mileage so who really cares as long as you're enjoying your car. However I'm not sure I'd want people thinking smarts get 100 MPG!

[Smartbillet]

I could care less what my mileage is. I have a ball driving it, and using it as a model for parts I make. When I'm concerned about mileage I drive my '89 Geo Metro rat trap that still gets 41mpg around town.

[SmartCard]

Originally Posted by bull8042

YUP! You're the only one...

no, I think there's a little old lady somewhere who doesn't track her mpgs as well!

Actually, I think I'll take a less inflated route when people ask "whats its gas mileage?" I'll use 50 mpg. Too many people have said "gee, I thought it would get more" when I tell 'em the real figures of 35 - 40 mpg.

[astuto]

Originally Posted by SmartCard

no, I think there's a little old lady somewhere who doesn't track her mpgs as well!

.

Even this "little old lady" keeps track!!!

[saskdiesel]

Originally Posted by Smartbillet

I could care less what my mileage is. I have a ball driving it, and using it as a model for parts I make. When I'm concerned about mileage I drive my '89 Geo Metro rat trap that still gets 41mpg around town.

Its funny how you refer the Geo to a rat trap.
We used to call our 89 Suzuki (Geo) the rats nest because the rear seat turned to fuzz and dust.
Can't dispute the economy these things were capable of though.

[curtis]

SmartBillet, I am like you, when I ordered my car nobody was talking about the gas situation and that factor was zero in my decision to buy a Smart, I got the smart because it's to coolest car around, if it got 20mpg I still would have bought one. If I wanted to save gas I'd ride either my Vespa Scooter or my Yamaha Vino Scooter..

[bull8042]

Originally Posted by winterhater12

Wow Angel, I met my match! I do the same thing, Excel spreadsheet with all the same info that you mentioned. I didn't have an H3, but am definitely a stats geek.

Oh yeah?! Well, MY spreadsheet contains 3 graphs that track mpg, mpg average, miles/dollar, and fuel costs based on date... So there! neener neener boo boo!!!

[curtis]

Angel, That's funny you drive a Hummer and are tracking mileage..I can tell you without a computer and spread sheet what your mileage is.....Shi++y!

[angel]

Originally Posted by winterhater12

Wow Angel, I met my match! I do the same thing, Excel spreadsheet with all the same info that you mentioned. I didn't have an H3, but am definitely a stats geek.

I have to admit I'm not the savvy in the ways of Excel. The man person set up all the formula's. All I have to do is fill in the blanks.

Originally Posted by bull8042

Oh yeah?! Well, MY spreadsheet contains 3 graphs that track mpg, mpg average, miles/dollar, and fuel costs based on date... So there! neener neener boo boo!!!

Date Odometer Miles Gallons MPG Cum Gal Cum MPG $ $/GAL LOCATION
04/21/08 14 Dallas, TX Delivery drive a/c dealer
04/27/08 221 207 7.282 28.4 7.3 30.3 $26.50 $3.639 Arlington, TX 60 hwy 40 city manual all a/c Shell
05/02/08 400 179 5.000 35.8 12.3 32.6 $18.50 $3.629 Grand Prairie, TX 70 hwy 30 city automatic a/c 1/3 Valero
05/15/08 602 202 4.799 42.1 17.1 35.2 $19.00 $3.959 Grand Prairie, TX 50 hwy 50 city automatic a/c 1/3 Valero
05/22/08 752 150 3.976 37.7 21.1 35.7 $15.50 $3.898 Arlington, TX maj. Rush hours auto/man all a/c seven11
05/23/08 1,051 299 9.001 33.2 30.1 35.0 $37.44 $4.160 Arlington, TX all hwy auto all a/c Shell
05/26/08 1,286 235 6.128 38.3 36.2 35.5 $25.00 $4.080 Linden, TX all hwy/some drafting auto all a/c Shell
05/29/08 1,518 232 5.001 46.4 41.2 36.9 $20.20 $4.039 Arlington, TX 40h/60 c & rush hours auto all a/c Costco
06/03/08 1,637 119 2.561 46.5 43.7 37.4 $0.00 $0.000 Dallas, TX 40h/60 c & rush hours auto all a/c dealer
06/07/08 1,786 149 4.000 37.3 47.7 37.4 $16.40 $4.099 Linden, TX all hwy, 2 adults,luggage auto all a/c
06/08/08 2,054 268 5.659 47.4 53.4 38.5 $23.25 $4.108 Pineville, LA all hwy, 2 adults,luggage auto all a/c
06/11/08 2,370 316 7.041 44.9 60.4 39.2 $29.00 $4.119 Gulfport, MS back roads, adults, luggage auto all a/c Kangaroo
06/13/08 2,465 95 3.400 27.9 63.8 38.6 $13.60 $4.000 Gulfport, MS stop&go+idling auto all a/c Kangaroo
06/13/08 2,655 190 5.694 33.4 69.5 38.2 $23.80 $4.180 Oscar, LA town/hwy/adults/luggage auto all a/c
06/15/08 2,821 166 7.055 23.5 76.6 36.8 $28.21 $3.999 Marshall, TX all hwy, 2 adults,luggage auto all a/c
That's probably all screwed up with my cut and paste from Excel. Should kinda sorta give you an idea of what mine has on it though. I'm jealous though. I don't have any graphs. ;)

Originally Posted by curtis

Angel, That's funny you drive a Hummer and are tracking mileage..I can tell you without a computer and spread sheet what your mileage is.....Shi++y!

Not as bad as you might have in mind. Our Hummer is the H3. It was purchased to be our "work" vehicle. When we need to haul or tow something, she's our go to vehicle. Right now it's at about 23,000 miles and averaging over her lifetime apx 20 mpg. That's with the majority of her time on the road hauling and/or towing. It's not like the original Hummer or the H2 that aren't required to have MPG ratings because they suck down the gas so bad.

[imcquade]

I track my mileage mainly because as a consultant I drive a dirt load and need to get reimbursed.

Mileage has turned out to be a benefit for myself - it wasn't a massive factor for buying

We've had 'em in the UK for years and a mate of mine smuggled one in to the USA about 8 years back and had his wife zipping around in it with dealer plates - since then I've wanted one - wan't willing to pay the nutty numbers for a 'grey market'

I do have every petrol receipt and an excel sheet - but only for the mileage - not driving conditions etc - as, as much as I drive I'd never rememebe

Bull8042 - I love that 'neener neener boo boo' - I have got to steal it - I work with a young lady that has done it, seen it, had it, been there, done that, knows someone that has and so on and so forth and butts in to conversations that she is not involved in to announce that she can 'relate' in everyway to the topic...... erm...... she's 22 I believe...... good grief

Cheers