I couldn't care less about the car itself, it's the drivers that give the car a bad name. I've seen Prius drivers (primarily) causing rolling traffic jams while hypermiling. You think you're saving the planet when all the other vehicles around you are hitting the brakes and then speeding off when they finally get around you? Feel free to get your 57 MPG, but please don't do it at the expense of everyone else you share the road with.
I've been following the technology and couple of years now and have taken classes on these types of cars as part of my job. 2012 is a new design and the life expectancy was increased as well as the future replacement should be cheaper than the older style batteries. Currently, the batteries run about $1500-1800 as long as you don't buy directly from the manufacturer at MSRP. As the stuff improves, the cost has been dropping and performance has been increasing. I honestly am not confident that it will gain us anything savings wise. But I think it's close enough now that I won't lose anything. I was more curious about the technology than interested in being green. About the time we break even and it pays for itself is about the time we'll trade it in.
No doubt. The Toyota FR-S is somewhat interesting, but it lacks too much to make it appealing to me. I would seriously DD an MX-5 hardtop if I could convince myself a ******* 2-seater roadster was practical for my uses. Anybody who makes a trite chick car joke about a Miata knows **** about crap, namely driving.
I've about 99.9% decided my next DD is going to be a Legacy GT. I think they would be a great combo between awesome fun a practicality. Sheet, they even quit making them in a manual this year. Pathetic. You guys are making me want one NOW. I'm in the process of trying to move and can't do it for a while.
What a balless society we've become as Americans. Every car company should make a cheap, no-frills car that is actually fun to drive. The few that still do are quickly pussifying them. You won't be able to buy *anything* with three pedals and a blue-collar income in 10 years. Lame.
GTG, I still have faith in Toyoda. I've got 150K on my second gen 4WD Taco and I've done things to that poor truck that a traveling businessman wouldn't do to a Thai hooker. Ask anyone who's been down a forest road with me; I've shocked a few people who didn't realize how far 33's and willpower can get you.
I am actually recalling the towing capacity is 2000 versus only 3500 on my Dakota. The mileage improved from 15 to 28+. The Dodge didn't even have a tilt wheel, it was such a stripped version. The Mazda is much quieter and smoother, and has cruise for our regular trips to St Louis to visit family.
No doubt. The Toyota FR-S is somewhat interesting, but it lacks too much to make it appealing to me. I would seriously DD an MX-5 hardtop if I could convince myself a ******* 2-seater roadster was practical for my uses. Anybody who makes a trite chick car joke about a Miata knows **** about crap, namely driving.
I've about 99.9% decided my next DD is going to be a Legacy GT. I think they would be a great combo between awesome fun a practicality. Sheet, they even quit making them in a manual this year. Pathetic. You guys are making me want one NOW. I'm in the process of trying to move and can't do it for a while.
What a balless society we've become as Americans. Every car company should make a cheap, no-frills car that is actually fun to drive. The few that still do are quickly pussifying them. You won't be able to buy *anything* with three pedals and a blue-collar income in 10 years. Lame.
GTG, I still have faith in Toyoda. I've got 150K on my second gen 4WD Taco and I've done things to that poor truck that a traveling businessman wouldn't do to a Thai hooker. Ask anyone who's been down a forest road with me; I've shocked a few people who didn't realize how far 33's and willpower can get you.
