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sofrugal Veteran Author Texas Posts:390 Points:72,350 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2011 7:23:06 PM Ignore sofrugal Report Abuse 1-Do you feel guilty about the gas you're wasting? (I do, but it's so relaxing, and on a normal day, I just drive to and from work, and to the store when I have to, so it evens out) 2-Typically, about how many miles or minutes do you like to drive when you're doing this? (I like to drive around for about an hour) 3-What's the longest distance that you've driven just for fun? (Probably yesterday when I did around 150 miles)

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1-Do you feel guilty about the gas you're wasting? (I do, but it's so relaxing, and on a normal day, I just drive to and from work, and to the store when I have to, so it evens out)
2-Typically, about how many miles or minutes do you like to drive when you're doing this? (I like to drive around for about an hour)
3-What's the longest distance that you've driven just for fun? (Probably yesterday when I did around 150 miles)

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MatrixDom Rookie Author New Brunswick Posts:37 Points:273,790 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2011 11:12:05 PM Ignore MatrixDom Report Abuse I used to drive for fun when gas was affordable.
hnofer17 Champion Author Austin Posts:5,370 Points:1,002,655 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2011 2:15:19 AM Ignore hnofer17 Report Abuse 1- No. You don't waste anything you enjoy using. 2- Usually I go for 30 minutes or 25 miles, and sometimes it's just a detour from my normal route. There's a toll road in my city that goes nowhere but it has a higher limit of 75mph so I do that sometimes just so I can go 80 and not get a ticket. 3- The longest I've driven for fun was probably 180 miles, it was a huge detour.
carloco75 Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,716 Points:601,115 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2011 12:43:14 AM Ignore carloco75 Report Abuse P.S. Last time I checked..."boredom" wasn't caused by a vehicles ability to produce any particular efficiency...e.i. 40 mpgs...
carloco75 Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,716 Points:601,115 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2011 12:38:23 AM Ignore carloco75 Report Abuse I only go to places I need to and since I like to drive...Anytime I drive is enough "Fun"...while I'm taking care of a need...not a want which doesn't get me what I need...
Hemond Champion Author Providence Posts:8,191 Points:133,625 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Dec 27, 2011 11:17:17 PM Ignore Hemond Report Abuse I typically take a driving vacation. Typically combine a snowboard trip with a long distance drive. Fly into Denver and then drive to Steamboat Springs or Jackson Hole to ride. Or drop into Reno, ride at Tahoe and then drive to northern CA for fun and to explore. As a kid I used to do cross country car trips, either solo or with a bud. Across the US or CAnada with my old jalopy. Fun.
pacecar68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:4,666 Points:868,070 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2011 11:06:05 AM Ignore pacecar68 Report Abuse i do not drive for fun, but i love to drive.
gobux10 Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,179 Points:680,935 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2011 10:10:08 AM Ignore gobux10 Report Abuse rarely drive for just fun. BUT I enjoy driving.
Erexxx Rookie Author Miami Posts:37 Points:4,300 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2011 1:12:16 AM Ignore Erexxx Report Abuse Love to drive and I'm usually good for an extra 100 miles a week just going nowhere. What I love about driving around here in Florida is you can speed with only a minor concern about getting a ticket. So not only do I drive for fun I do a lot of speeding too. I bought my car to enjoy it not get 40 mpg and be bored to tears.
reb4 Champion Author Chicago Posts:19,118 Points:1,823,100 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Dec 19, 2011 7:47:37 PM Ignore reb4 Report Abuse I am a "Sunday driver". I take Mom out every Sunday I can (90 plus). We go to church and then out for ride. She loves it and I specifically wanted a fuel efficient vehicle so I wouldn't feel constrained in doing something she enjoys! I average 50MPG a year and I take public transportation to work and walk about a mile most of the time between station. I car pool with my wife 3 - 4 days a week to train station
skynet Champion Author California Posts:2,866 Points:736,130 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 19, 2011 6:04:23 PM Ignore skynet Report Abuse Buy a racing game instead.
PaylessKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:8,730 Points:1,582,425 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2011 2:53:11 PM Ignore PaylessKY Report Abuse I drive because I need to get some where, not for fun.
cheap2010skate Champion Author Tampa Posts:3,806 Points:635,535 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2011 10:47:45 AM Ignore cheap2010skate Report Abuse Whether you can drive around for fun depends on your circumstances. If you are unemployed or one of the "working poor" with small mouths to feed and rent to pay, you can't afford to waste gas. Luckily, I am not in that situation. I drive around Tampa and in the rural areas around it on nice days just to be out in the sun and fresh air. It may be for 30 min. or one hour. I don't buy anything because I take my own beverages and snacks. So the cost of my excursion is limited to gas. It is cheaper than the mall or retail stores.
Bus936 Champion Author Lexington Posts:16,449 Points:3,220,980 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2011 9:35:28 AM Ignore Bus936 Report Abuse I don't drive around for fun. If I am on the road it is to go to the store, work, doctors office or for a specific purpose.
wlotocky All-Star Author Florida Posts:810 Points:205,135 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2011 8:49:06 AM Ignore wlotocky Report Abuse Never waste gas!
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,908 Points:2,056,680 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2011 8:26:10 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse Don't do the Sunday cruise and haven't in years.
Volvo_240 Rookie Author Toledo Posts:3 Points:36,160 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 8:03:27 PM Ignore Volvo_240 Report Abuse I do, with friends though. I figure you're wasting just as much fuel sitting at home with all the house lights on and the T.V and whatnot on, than taking a spin and having some fun.
eccerr0r All-Star Author Fort Collins Posts:991 Points:594,615 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 5:50:08 PM Ignore eccerr0r Report Abuse I don't feel guilty about the gas I'm wasting, it's entertainment. And a lot of the time I'd rather drive around than watch movies. Driving is more fun when you don't have to be somewhere at a certain time. I've done several hundred miles. I think the longest I've driven for the heck of it was a day trip from SFBA to Reno,NV/Lake Tahoe,CA and back in one day, did not stop in Tahoe for long (just took a few pictures and left.)
OceanArcher Champion Author Mississippi Posts:5,713 Points:1,329,350 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 12:02:02 PM Ignore OceanArcher Report Abuse Driving just to be driving? No, I'm not wired that way ...
defuzer Sophomore Author Virginia Posts:174 Points:119,750 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 9:59:23 AM Ignore defuzer Report Abuse I don't drive around for enjoyment anymore due to prices and time. BUT, I'll choose to take the scenic route occassionally, which adds 5-10 minutes to my drive. I just slow down 10 mph, look around, and enjoy.
Dennis783 Champion Author Des Moines Posts:13,599 Points:2,704,860 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 9:31:08 AM Ignore Dennis783 Report Abuse No more guilty than spending some money on other entertainment
DJRIO Champion Author Miami Posts:8,051 Points:1,426,560 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2011 1:46:14 PM Ignore DJRIO Report Abuse it is not about guilty. it is about being careful how you use it when your driving. plan them carefully and drive in fuel saving mode .
greentre All-Star Author Pensacola Posts:792 Points:276,135 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2011 12:24:22 AM Ignore greentre Report Abuse 1. Do I feel guilty? No, my vehicles get decent fuel mileage and there are worse ways to relax. 2. Depends on the day, how much relaxation is needed and how much other traffic is out. 3. ~240 miles round trip. But that was years ago when gas was a LOT cheaper. Now its more like 40-50 miles round trip because that's how far it is to the beach!
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,249 Points:122,380 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2011 7:35:18 PM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse I don't feel guilty at all if we decide to go on a day trip or something like that. There isn't any gas shortage.