Open Car Windows Show MD Economy Really Hurting

Lee · 07-12-2008, 08:43 AM

Young and old, I see them sweating and wiping their and their children’s brows as they sit in hot traffic trying to save a few pennies so they can survive, $4-plus gas prices, higher air conditioning bills, skyrocketing food prices — and of course higher Maryland taxes.

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Mojo · 07-12-2008, 10:23 AM

Screw that, I'm not afraid to waste a little extra gas.

MMDad · 07-12-2008, 10:27 AM

It's cheaper to use your air conditioning and leave your windows up.

The title should be "Open Car Windows Show That Many MD Drivers Are Stupid Sheep."

*bcp* ^(Premo) · 07-12-2008, 10:30 AM

I leave my set at 68 on auto, I never have to touch it, it just does what it needs to do to keep me comfy.

and I pay damn near 5 a gallon,, I wish it was 4

SShewbert · 07-12-2008, 10:52 AM

I was using my AC in the car up until a couple days ago when it stopped working.

ZmagDnim · 07-12-2008, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMDad

It's cheaper to use your air conditioning and leave your windows up.

The title should be "Open Car Windows Show That Many MD Drivers Are Stupid Sheep."

I have to disagree with this. I have experimented many times in both of my vehicles and when ever my AC is on I get considerable less MPG. Like 3-4 MPG less then I would get with no AC. Not to mention the AC robs your vehicle horribly of power.

Personally, I don't like AC anyways. It could be the hottest day of the year and you will find me riding along with my windows down. I'm not trying to save money, I just like the windows down.

*bcp* ^(Premo) · 07-12-2008, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SShewbert

I was using my AC in the car up until a couple days ago when it stopped working.

Chrysler product around 60 +/- 5k?

*Jeff* ^(Premo) · 07-12-2008, 11:07 AM

For me the A/C goes on depending on the time of day I go out. If I know I am going to be out & about during the busier traffic times of the day when I'll likely end up sitting in traffic I'll kick it on.. But during low traffic times of the day I am more likely to just open all the windows up.

GWguy · 07-12-2008, 11:11 AM

Mine goes on based on 2 things:
How humid it is out. I hate being wet and sticky. Temp really doesn't matter.

How much loose paper there is in the truck that will fly out if I open a window.

sunflower · 07-12-2008, 11:14 AM

Mines broke ..

07-12-2008, 08:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lee Registered User Member Since: Aug 2007 Posts: 416	Open Car Windows Show MD Economy Really Hurting Young and old, I see them sweating and wiping their and their children’s brows as they sit in hot traffic trying to save a few pennies so they can survive, $4-plus gas prices, higher air conditioning bills, skyrocketing food prices — and of course higher Maryland taxes. Link to rest.
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07-12-2008, 10:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
MMDad Two sizes too small. Member Since: Aug 2005 Posts: 14,647	It's cheaper to use your air conditioning and leave your windows up. The title should be "Open Car Windows Show That Many MD Drivers Are Stupid Sheep." __________________ Bah Humbug
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07-12-2008, 10:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
bcp ^(Premo) me*Pan Lady Member Since: Dec 2005 Location: Davidsonville Posts: 14,341	I leave my set at 68 on auto, I never have to touch it, it just does what it needs to do to keep me comfy. and I pay damn near 5 a gallon,, I wish it was 4 __________________ Question of the day,, or till someone reminds me what do you call the village idiot when all the village people are idiots? avatar compliments of Dye Tye, whom was thinking of me while everyone else had forgotten. Dont you think it should be a smiliey? write and tell your admin today
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SShewbert Registered User Member Since: Sep 2007 Location: St.Mary's County Posts: 1,143	I was using my AC in the car up until a couple days ago when it stopped working. __________________ Treat me like an angel I'll show you heaven http://www.upromise.com/guest/2738043336
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07-12-2008, 11:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jeff ^(Premo) Hmmmmmmmm Member Since: Nov 2005 Posts: 5,983	For me the A/C goes on depending on the time of day I go out. If I know I am going to be out & about during the busier traffic times of the day when I'll likely end up sitting in traffic I'll kick it on.. But during low traffic times of the day I am more likely to just open all the windows up.
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07-12-2008, 11:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
sunflower MERRY CHRISTMAS Member Since: Aug 2004 Location: Loveville MD Posts: 15,324	Mines broke .. __________________ Dad I miss you... It's been 2 yrs and 2 months. I miss you so much Dad.
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