TDI Ranger
Member
- Joined
- Apr 19, 2020
- Messages
- 70
- Reaction score
- 87
- Points
- 18
- Location
- Birmingham,AL
- Vehicle Year
- 2003
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
Something I have been noticing over the past few years is it seems like normal traffic speed on the interstate seems to have gone up significantly. Speed limits are just a suggestion. I'm not saying anything should be done, or driving above the posted limit is dangerous in the right condition, but it is almost like being on the Autobahn. If I drive at 70-75 the entire mass of vehicles pass me, quickly going out of sight. Some have the be exceeding 100 mph.
I personally am not In that much of a hurry. I'm just trying to understand this.
Last year I rented a brand new Jeep Rubicon to drive to Orlando. It literally had less than 100 miles on it when I picked it up. I found 75 mph to be the maximum speed it felt safe. At 80 it just didn't feel stable. Now this is a solid front axle vehicle. I don't expect it to be any different. The point I'm trying to make is how do people fly past me all the time in vehicles like this, that I'm sure have worn components, and stay on the road at high speeds?
I personally am not In that much of a hurry. I'm just trying to understand this.
Last year I rented a brand new Jeep Rubicon to drive to Orlando. It literally had less than 100 miles on it when I picked it up. I found 75 mph to be the maximum speed it felt safe. At 80 it just didn't feel stable. Now this is a solid front axle vehicle. I don't expect it to be any different. The point I'm trying to make is how do people fly past me all the time in vehicles like this, that I'm sure have worn components, and stay on the road at high speeds?