Hi Hot_Georgia_2004:

___You’re not nuts at all, just honest. I have been known to take the Corolla to the library and back (2X now!) to save the Insight’s segment and tank mileage as well!

___Then again, look at those of us pushing our Hybrid’s fuel economy envelope. I think Krousdb spoke of driving around in his underwear instead of turning on the A/C! God if you only knew how I leave the drives parking lot in the morning. It starts out with a fast push and I jump into the driver’s seat (the drive is just flat enough on top to keep the car from coasting down on its own). I am usually at 2 to 3 miles per hour by the time I jump in. After reaching 12 miles per hour at the bottom of the drive while starting the turn onto the road, I start her up via the IMA and scoot off in second gear. When I do this with the Corolla, I almost get a hernia given it actually weighs something Fortunately, it’s usually about 04:45 AM and the neighbors aren’t awake yet to watch that spectacle … A few more months of this and I will be ready for a spot on the Olympic bobsled team

___Good Luck

___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Hunt Club Farms Landscaping Ltd.
___Waynegerdes@earthlink.net