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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by SHANE 87
its a jeep if your worried about mpg's get a small car as a daily driver
Some people cant afford two vehicles. Insurance is ****ing expensive.



My tip, drive slower.
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ivantheigor
Some people cant afford two vehicles. Insurance is ****ing expensive.



My tip, drive slower.
thats where your wrong though. I get behind people that go 30 in a 45. they say why you tailgating me. cuzz ur going 15 under. Im just tryen to get better mpg's in this horrible economy. But that's a laugh. cuzz I get my best mpg anywhere from 42ish to about 55. slower does not mean less engine rpms. But Definitely I agree if you mean take it easier as in acceleration aspects and consistancy in the skinny pedal.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by ivantheigor
Some people cant afford two vehicles. Insurance is ****ing expensive.

My tip, drive slower.
Depending what vehicles you have, Insurance company, age, driving record, family, type of coverage. There are a lot of factors when it comes to insurance. With my two xjs geico has me at $72 a month for both
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by dogger15

Depending what vehicles you have, Insurance company, age, driving record, family, type of coverage. There are a lot of factors when it comes to insurance. With my two xjs geico has me at $72 a month for both
I think the biggest deciding factor is location. Population density, crime rate, and proximity to cities with a high level of those two things.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 01:37 PM
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When I get around 45+ my XJ will drop into 4th and I'll cruise at 45-50mph at a low rpm to save fuel. Light on the gas while accelerating to keep it from dropping into 3rd.

That's about the only place I'll get good mileage while commuting.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 02:35 PM
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Mopeds are fun to drive
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by XJ Knight
Mopeds are fun to drive

So are fat girls, but you don't want your friends to see either one!

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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 03:21 PM
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If your XJ has larger than stock tires, you should think about re-gearing your axles.... Just figured mine & i'm running around 12 mpg..... Ya, with gas prices what they are in WNY ($/Gal up there, one of the highest) It'll be worth it for me to re-gear, also it'll be nicer to drive. won't constantly shift....
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by caronaxtr
If your XJ has larger than stock tires, you should think about re-gearing your axles.... Just figured mine & i'm running around 12 mpg..... Ya, with gas prices what they are in WNY ($/Gal up there, one of the highest) It'll be worth it for me to re-gear, also it'll be nicer to drive. won't constantly shift....
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by XJ Knight
Pm me when you get a chance XJ Knight.
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