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Sorry to take things off topic for a moment. But I found your quote interesting because I've had this exact thought.

I love speed. I love rollercoasters. I love flying. Take off in an airplane is my favorite part.

But I also admire and understand efficiency. And ultimately I think it wise to pick the tool that best fits the job, which is why in this world and with this enviroment I find Prius to be an excellent choice.

Not just Prius Chat, but in other automotive sites, I see people all the time admitting to spending $40,000, $60,000 or even more, for vehicles with ridiculous tire melting 0-60mph capabilities and various degrees of pavement hugging suspension.

When you delve into the desire behind this expense and choice I have found that it often really boils down to the owner wanting his vehicle in the RARE times in suburbia, when you can safely attempt to drive fast, behave like a ride on a rollercoaster.

Well that is a legitimate conclusion. IMO why not get the vehicle that is going to save you the most fuel cost, be the most efficient, and designed to safely transport you...then when you want the thrill of "speed" and acceleration drive that same vehicle to the nearest theme park and take your fuel savings and buy a seasons pass.

The Rollercoaster will offer you a similar thrill, in an enviroment designed for it's existence.

I often think a sports car is mostly just a prestige, ego item, at best designed and purchased by someone that wants to spend literally thousands of dollars to "maybe" once in a while get a ride on his/her personal rollercoaster.

Well that has just never made much sense to me.

End of Rant....

 

Meh, I get 5.8l/100 in my G3 2010.

Doing 105 km/h, pulling a loaded trailer (fridge,stove,etc) and with the THULE rack on the roof, 4 adults, various bags & such.

THAT is awesome.

Removing the trailer & THULE roof rack brings me into the 4.6l/100 range; however, that's because I then do over 115kph !

 

Wow i cant wait to drive mine! My mom is driving it now

 

Great picture, as for keeping it clean yes im glad i took pearl white...........

 

This reminds me of a conversation I had with an older friend. He has a Miata that he drives in the summer, just for fun. He came to a similar conclusion: his Miata is more fun to drive with worn tires. He bought new, grippy tires, and discovered that it was no longer fun on corners. Sure, it gripped better on corners with the new tires, but it wasn't as much fun. What he enjoyed was the sensation of driving on the edge going around a corner. With the new tires he has to push it further than he was willing to make it drift. Old tires give him the same sensation at a lower, more manageable speed.

It's all about perception. We see the same thing with sailboats. All sailboats are slow, relatively speaking. People spend great amounts of money to go 8 mph instead of 7 mph. Is it really worth it? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so perhaps worth is in the eye of the owner.

Tom