I constantly hear hecklers saying "Damn that thing must be killing you on gas , especially these days !"
Then I say -- depending upon who's *inquiring* about my Coronet's mileage :
- ' I don't have to worry about smog checks and computers , so it works for me alright ! '
- ' How much are you paying for full-coverage insurance , annual registration , tyres , smog inspections , etc. , just to obtain 30 mpg ? '
- ' My car's been around for 40 years ... Where's your Prius , Leaf , Yaris , etc. , etc. , going to be in 40 years ? '
My car gets anywhere between 15 - 20 mpg depending on traffic conditions , up-hill or downgrade driving , and average speed .
I'm okay with that in exchange for rip-off Calif registration , outrageous insurance , cheap brittle plastic air cleaner boxes , smog checks , CV axles , timing belts , etc. !
