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Brooklyn · 08-15-2016, 08:24 PM

Just got back from this road trip spanning 13 days from Calgary to LA and back. Total of 7000 km (~4400 mi) driven. The route I took was from Calgary to Vancouver, to Seattle, to Portland, to San Fran, LA, and basically the same way back. The following are just my observations that others may find useful. If you'd like to see photos, I have posted some on my instagram account: 86smpg

Some observations:

- for the entire trip I had a full trunk and fairly full backseat, and at one leg of the trip I even had 2 other passengers (yes, she fit in the backseat) and I averaged about 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) for the entirety of the trip. That was about more than 80% highway driving. I drove around in the cities and there were a number of traffic jams on the highways in the US but overall it was smooth sailing
- further to that, I noticed my gas mileage was worse in the states. For example from the part from Calgary to Vancouver I averaged around 6.3 L/100km (37 mpg). I think this was because my car was compensating for denser air at lower elevations (Calgary is roughly 1000m above sea level) and partly because I was driving more aggressively in the states...
- my longest leg was between Portland and SF (roughly 10 hrs). With a couple stops for gas and to stretch, the car was pretty comfortable to ride in. My butt felt a little tender after that run but nothing serious
- noticed on the highways people like to camp out in the left lane and so you have to use the right lane to pass. I found this kind of backwards. What's worse is sometimes they would speed up to try and prevent you from passing...
- either than serious uphill sections the car is very capable on the highway and can safely pass in 6th depending on your rpm
- saw a few twins in other cities (Seattle, Portland, and a few in Cali) and gave a nod or wave as I passed. Most of them waved back. Maybe some of you are on here? I was a Dark grey BRZ with Alberta plates

Overall it was a pretty enjoyable trip. I would definitely do another road trip in the future with this car. It's not too practical if you have a lot of cargo to bring or if you have more than 1 other passenger but it was absolutely fun to drive. That's all for now. Any questions let me know. Again, for photos check out 86smpg on instagram.

08-15-2016, 08:24 PM	#14
Brooklyn Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2014 DGM BRZ Location: Calgary Posts: 52 Thanks: 60 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just got back from this road trip spanning 13 days from Calgary to LA and back. Total of 7000 km (~4400 mi) driven. The route I took was from Calgary to Vancouver, to Seattle, to Portland, to San Fran, LA, and basically the same way back. The following are just my observations that others may find useful. If you'd like to see photos, I have posted some on my instagram account: 86smpg Some observations: - for the entire trip I had a full trunk and fairly full backseat, and at one leg of the trip I even had 2 other passengers (yes, she fit in the backseat) and I averaged about 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) for the entirety of the trip. That was about more than 80% highway driving. I drove around in the cities and there were a number of traffic jams on the highways in the US but overall it was smooth sailing - further to that, I noticed my gas mileage was worse in the states. For example from the part from Calgary to Vancouver I averaged around 6.3 L/100km (37 mpg). I think this was because my car was compensating for denser air at lower elevations (Calgary is roughly 1000m above sea level) and partly because I was driving more aggressively in the states... - my longest leg was between Portland and SF (roughly 10 hrs). With a couple stops for gas and to stretch, the car was pretty comfortable to ride in. My butt felt a little tender after that run but nothing serious - noticed on the highways people like to camp out in the left lane and so you have to use the right lane to pass. I found this kind of backwards. What's worse is sometimes they would speed up to try and prevent you from passing... - either than serious uphill sections the car is very capable on the highway and can safely pass in 6th depending on your rpm - saw a few twins in other cities (Seattle, Portland, and a few in Cali) and gave a nod or wave as I passed. Most of them waved back. Maybe some of you are on here? I was a Dark grey BRZ with Alberta plates Overall it was a pretty enjoyable trip. I would definitely do another road trip in the future with this car. It's not too practical if you have a lot of cargo to bring or if you have more than 1 other passenger but it was absolutely fun to drive. That's all for now. Any questions let me know. Again, for photos check out 86smpg on instagram.