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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Just want to see if anyone else beside myself was driving differently due to the increasing gas prices. I have not "gotten on it" in about two weeks.
Actually trying to drive a little slower. If we try with the 1.8 we can get very good gas mileage
 
Old Apr 25, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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Nope, I still drive like a jack *** and burn that gas.
 
Old Apr 25, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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my driving habits have changed over the last couple years, but i think it has more to do with age than gas prices....although the gas prices have definitely helped a bit
 
Old Apr 25, 2008 | 01:14 PM
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I stopped flooring it everywhere when i realized how slow my car is... Besides when i am in like 3rd or 4th going really slow and i gas it a little bit, i can hear my turbo chirping and i like that sound

It's probably not the best decision but i'm getting chipped (APR 91) really soon, hopefully i will be able to resist the temptation to mash the gas all the time
 
Old Apr 25, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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Getting mine chipped has made me actually be more prudent with the gas pedal. I don't mash it as much anymore because I now know that everytime the car shoots forward it's because the chip is doing it's job BUT it also means less fuel efficiency.
 
Old Apr 25, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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I don't know. I still represent audi on the streetssmashing on other cars The gas price does hurt though.
 
Old Apr 25, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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i'm asian, i don't give a fug lol
 
Old Apr 25, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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I'm not making as many "for the hell of it" side trips anymore. Trying to pack all my running around into one trip in a day's time or so, to maximize the time/range of my tank. Pain in the *** - I miss joyriding.
 
Old Apr 25, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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I dont give a flyin duck about gas prices... i still represent audi to the fullest... besides... im addicted to the phsssss sound lol
 
Old Apr 25, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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Happened to notice this post....I always drive my Audi conservatively when accelerating, but I tend to drive fast on the highway (70-80). Two nights ago I did run my Crossfire SRT6 up to 150 just to blow away a VW that had the nerve to keep challenging me.
 



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