Date:         Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:42:47 -0800
Reply-To:     jon <jon@KENNEKE.COM>
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From:         jon <jon@KENNEKE.COM>
Subject:      Re: I'll bite on the diesel---safety and getting flipped off
Comments: To: Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
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We have a 1.6NA Diesel Westy, and a 1.9NA Diesel Vanagon. I have never
been flipped off due to speed (I have, however, been flipped off when I
did something stupid, not related to speed).

We drive the Westy all over the place, but try to avoid freeways. But, I
have never felt unsafe on freeways. We even regularly pass semis on the
freeway.

We also pull over when prudent (Someone following us for "too long", and a
string of cars the has built-up in a short time). We are courteous. Many
time, when we pull over, we get waves (with ALL fingers, not just one:) )
and smiles from the folks goind around us.

I've thought about a sign, similar to a somewhat famous Spitty: "25HP at
work, please just pass".

But, we live in Oregon, where everyone seems a bit more relaxed on the
road.

Jon

> Seldom do I read a thread on diesel Vanagons that doesn't include

> I drive both a diesel and a gas Vanagon. I drive them in all kinds of
> places and in all kinds of conditions. I have never been flipped off
> by another driver that I am aware of. Maybe it's that my area of the
> country (the south) is more laid back, though you wouldn't know it to
> drive our Interstates. My point is that getting flipped off has as
> much or more to do with the people of an area than what you happen to
> be driving.