There’s no place like home, etc. Faithful Cat came up to meet the car as we drove up 2 hours or so ago, and now sleeps on his pillow on the washing machine.
The Cadillac Capitalist Car has been cleaned out and returned to Avis@IAD. We’re catching up on email, Atom feeds, and the like. Mark All Read has been my friend during the feed catch up.
As has been my wont, here are the final numbers for the Search for America Tour I, 2009:
- Miles travelled: 2143.
- Fuel Consumption: 91.5 Gallons.
- Total tour mileage: 23.42
- LTD mileage of the car at turn-in: 19.8, up from 18.9 at the start.
- Remaining range with fuel left in car at turn-in: 142 miles.
Leaving 142 miles of range in a “bring it back empty” deal hurts a bit; I’d planned on 100 or less. I overfuel like I underbet, I guess. Still, I’d rather be 20 gallons long than half a gallon short in situations like this. MLB has a reluctance to walk down the interstate for fuel.
As the saying goes, “I wouldn’t take a million dollars for the experience, but wouldn’t pay a nickel to do it again.” Until I’m rested up, of course.
-k-
Glad to hear the trip was good. Amazing that the Caddy was above par on the mileage compared to last time. I’m amazed you got above 20 MPG at all.