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Mayport, PA - USA
Joined: 11/15/2003
Posts: 31
Vette(s): 1976 C3 StingRay
Original color Buckskin
Repainted Deep Fuschia Pearl and
1998 C5 Convertible Torch Red
Averaged 16-17 mpg. Ran it hard the whole way.
Like the rest of ya, I don't care what it cost, came
to have fun, DID and glad we participated. Waitin'
for the next one.
Wade
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Pulled "The Toy" (on a trailer) with "The SilverBuckboard":
2,111.5 miles using 175.4 gallons (87 octane) at a total cost of $483.00. So that works out to be an average of 12.0 MPG at an average cost per gallon of $2.75.
Had I driven "The Toy" I would have used fewer gallons but most likely would have spent more on the higher grade octane fuel.
My fuel expenses were a bit lower by driving the C5. Totals: 1343 miles, 57 gallons (93 octane), cost $168.00, MPG ranged from 21.5 to 25.1. Had I driven the 1970 LT-1 Shark, the $$ would have about doubled with the MPG would have been about half. Even trailering the Shark, with my new 2007 F-250 Diesel (on order),would have been about the same as driving it.
Had a great time though. And I'll "go west young man" next year - whereever we end up.
Had a great time though. And I'll "go west young man" next year - whereever we end up.
Bills are piled up somewhere on the desk
....lots going on right now so I am in the camp with those who came for the fun of it. I suspect I am close to IRON82's number.....you know the saying....cost of Gas $xxx, cost of Food $xxx, cost of Hotel $xxx, cost of New Friends -- PRICELESS....


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