Coach's 2700 mile Update

[coach81]

Yeah.. been busy.. coaching, training, family.. doin' other stuff.. so here is my latest update:

 

1. Overall avg MPG is about 46 maybe a bit higher.. this is hand calculated not computer, computer reads 44.7 as of this morning. Took the wife to Biloxi for our anniversary a few months ago... drove 75+ most of the way using eco cruise.. that tank still averaged 46 MPG!!!!

2. Love, Love, LOVE the vehicle... Ride, Style, Tech.. and of course Fuel Savings... I'm putting gas in about every 6 - 8 weeks now, and the cost is about $38-$40!!! I used to spend $45 every week and a half!!!

3. I'm still washing, waxing, and babying her every chance I get, and I still cringe every time the wife asks to drive her...

4. I still get compliments on her every where I go....

5. I'm getting better with all the sync and navi tricks and whatnot.. but still have much to learn...

 

Sorry I haven't been around as much.. I'll try to check in a bit more from time to time.. I hope all of you are doing well and are loving your vehicles as much as I am...

 

Coach

Edited June 22, 2013 by coach81

[corncobs]

The coach is back, the coach is back ...

 

Nice update sir you and your FFH love posts have been missed by many here.

 

Welcome back!

[jeff_h]

drove 75+ most of the way using eco cruise..

 

Nice to see you're still out there! However I wonder what benefit there might be to using 'eco cruise' at 75+, I suppose maybe a little but it still sounds odd.

[acdii]

Awesome! Hi Coach long time, glad you are still in love with the car and I know what you mean about the cringing! :) Although my wife is getting better with it with my "coaching". LOL She got 45.1 today following me to drop off the Flex, and she was bouncing afterwards. :)

[coach81]

The coach is back, the coach is back ...

 

Nice update sir you and your FFH love posts have been missed by many here.

 

Welcome back!

Thanks so much!!!

 

 

Nice to see you're still out there! However I wonder what benefit there might be to using 'eco cruise' at 75+, I suppose maybe a little but it still sounds odd.

 

Yeah.. good point.. but you know me.. I'm all about "eco"!!!! How have you been, Jeff?

 

Awesome! Hi Coach long time, glad you are still in love with the car and I know what you mean about the cringing! :) Although my wife is getting better with it with my "coaching". LOL She got 45.1 today following me to drop off the Flex, and she was bouncing afterwards. :)

Hey Acdii, hope all is going well for you.. hope your experiences have been better.

[kuzzi]

Eco cruise at 75 may save the ICE about 2 seconds of grief on an incline, so yeah, not much benefit at all. I use it because I like to see the icon!

[terryb]

Hi Coach,

I'm glad to hear from you and glad that you are still having great results from that car. With 100s showing up here my mileage has gone through the floor. I'm trying to lower the a/C load by experimentation, results yet to be determined. Take care out there. How many miles by now? 182?

[hermans]

So how did the track team do? Any pole vaulters? Both my sons did that in Jr/Sr High.

Edited June 22, 2013 by hermans

[acdii]

Bet the are pretty strong now from pushing Coach's car around. :)

[hybridbear]

Glad to get an update from you Coach!

[dalesky]

very nice report! I have yet to take a road trip, but am looking forward to it.

I am in North Dakota now, heading back to Mpls Monday.

Driving a rental Chevy Cruze, which gets 39mpg under 70mph. The cruise control is a lot like our eco cruise. Not much else is reminiscent of a Fusion, so can't wait to get home on the 25th.

Saw a lot of Fusions in Mpls area.

[coach81]

Hi Coach,

I'm glad to hear from you and glad that you are still having great results from that car. With 100s showing up here my mileage has gone through the floor. I'm trying to lower the a/C load by experimentation, results yet to be determined. Take care out there. How many miles by now? 182?

Ah yes.. the battle of the heat begins!!!! I'm trying to use my moonroof and windows down as much as possible.. but I simply refuse to sweat in my new car for a few extra miles :) Not sure what you mean by miles... my total miles on the car is about 2800?

 

So how did the track team do? Any pole vaulters? Both my sons did that in Jr/Sr High.

 

No pole vaulters in year one.. but the kids competed really well.. we only placed in a few meets but I was proud of how hard they worked and improved all season. Now I'll be going back to coaching soccer...along w "regular football" of course

Bet the are pretty strong now from pushing Coach's car around. :)

 

LOL.. if only!!!!!

 

Glad to get an update from you Coach!

 

Thanks Bear.. glad to be back!!!

[neod192]

Good to see you :-)

[terryb]

46 MPG, fill-ups 6-8 weeks apart, and 2700 mi in five months of ownership!

 

astonishing!

[coach81]

Are you making fun of me.. Terry??? ;)

[acdii]

He might not have, but I did! :) Coach, he has the strongest players and team members around, he trains them with his Hybrid!

 

I LOL Hope your doing good Coach, glad to see you posting again.

[terryb]

Are you making fun of me.. Terry??? ;)

No Coach, I'm trying to figure out your street address so I can steal that car

I am so jealous.

[coach81]

No Coach, I'm trying to figure out your street address so I can steal that car

I am so jealous.

 

LOL.. thanks man.. I love it also!!! BTW.. I'm closing in on another mid to high 40 tank... even in June!!!!

 

He might not have, but I did! :) Coach, he has the strongest players and team members around, he trains them with his Hybrid!

 

I LOL Hope your doing good Coach, glad to see you posting again.

I'm doing great, Acdii.. I hope are as well!!! Thanks!