I've been absent for a while(tablet issues, internet connectivity problems, busy work schedule, etc...), and it seems much has changed, and yet at the same time, nothing has... So, how's everybody been? Winter treating you all well?(except RJ and sw2cam, you're still probably at 75 degrees and I envy you)

New additions/subtractions to your fleets?(I just read RJ sold his ION)... Nothing has changed in mine, other than repairs made, winter casualties, and mileage accumulation...

 

Glad to have you back.
How's the Taurus treatin' ya?

 

Same ole same ole around here. Hey, you want to buy my house? I put it up for sale two weeks ago!

 

Taurus is treating me fine, though accumulating some winter damage and needing some attention, already had to buy wheels and tires, the front two were severely bent... Were I given the choice, I would have our old L series back I think though, lol...

And I would love to buy a house, and get out of my in-laws yard, but I can't afford to buy one, let alone relocate to a different state altogether...

 

All's well here in middle TN...

DH has had a few pretty days (and I mean REALLY pretty days) to get some needed maintenance stuff done on our assorted vehicles, but the Saturn only will need an oil change soon. Everything else was on the to-do list.

The little SL1 is running good for me, she's no speed demon but great for A to B and gas mileage. That's why we bought her!

 

Yeah, I had a pretty day, and changed my oil... In the respect of a DD, my Taurus kinda sucks... It's terminally slow, and sucks gas to add insult to injury... I've averaged about 20mpg overall...

 

Man, that thing ought to be getting better mileage than that. When's the last time you did a complete tune up on it, or have you?
Here's a link for the EPA estimates.Fuel Economy of 1995 Ford Taurus

 

RJ, I don't have near enough cheese to go with that whine.

 

Well, I live in a mountainous region, and almost none of my driving is interstate driving, and I haven't done a tune-up yet. I was expecting about what I'm getting out of a 3liter, automatic car... I did check highway mileage once, for about 75 miles worth, at between 70 and 85-90mph, and got 25.5mpg... My daily commute isn't the most economical, as I cross five hills to work and back, and lots of accelerating and then braking for a turn...

 

Yep, that'll do it.