Hi Dmgibbs:

___I actually look forward to the challenge of other vehicles. My daughter is a manager at Avis - O’Hare so I occasionally get the chance to test drive all kinds of SUV’s, sedans, and coupes for short distances. I was driving an 05 Mustang the other day although it didn’t have any FE gauges so I had no idea what I was receiving. I used to be able to drive some of these rentals (with our daughter along of course) for much longer distances before my son graduated from the U of I last year. The Mercury Mountaineer is worth a lot more on the road then the EPA would suggest using some of the hypermiling techniques we have come to know and love. The Buick LeSabre is another automobile worth far more then you would think given its lowly EPA … No matter what conventional vehicle you drive, do not forget that a forced autostop is only a shift and a turn back of the key away

___Just one thread of many that might interest you possibly?

Can't wait. Other options?

___Good Luck

___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Waynegerdes@earthlink.net