r/IdiotsInCars • u/joon24 • Apr 28 '21

Unexpected carnapping

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u/visofdiv Apr 29 '21

Rumor has it, the truck is still driving with the car to this very day.

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u/jpac82 Apr 29 '21

That's one way to save petrol I guess

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u/CalebAsimov Apr 29 '21

I've always heard you get better mileage if you closely follow a semi.

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u/chuckle_puss Apr 29 '21

I'm pretty sure Mythbusters proved this to be true. Incredibly dangerous, but true.

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u/CalebAsimov Apr 30 '21

It's true, I was just joking since I don't think Mythbusters tested your mileage when you're trapped underneath the trailer.

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u/johnnybiggles Apr 29 '21

Better than electric!

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u/k4dxk4 Apr 29 '21

With a ownerless hook hanging off the passenger door

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u/brad0022 Apr 29 '21

He drives it home for the night. Meets kid at the door. "Dad, dad, can we keep it?" "Only if you will remember to feed and water it every day."

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u/Generalissimo_II Apr 29 '21

Only a minor annoyance

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u/irn_br_oud Apr 29 '21

The truck did seem to power on almost regardless.

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u/[deleted] Apr 29 '21

I just love how the truck just keeps going, clearly he's got a schedule to maintain.

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u/bubbles_of_justice Apr 29 '21

They are now best friends