Me? Getting car urges?

posted by Jeff | Tuesday, May 22, 2007, 5:01 PM | comments: 9

I've said countless times how cars really don't rank high on my list of things that I really care about. Sure I could afford a BMW, but why would I want one, etc.

But the gadget geek in me of course thinks that the Prius is cool. I mean, it's like a video game where you try to get the most out of your gas tank, and that's something I care about too. That would at least be practical.

But then yesterday, I saw a convertible Mini, and I just about went gooey over it. Talk about something totally not practical, and not cheap either. Similar gas mileage to my Corolla, but that's still more of a toy than anything. And technically, it's sort of a BMW.

See what the fresh air is doing to me?


Comments

Alex

May 23, 2007, 12:48 AM #

I say you get one. And then you drive to CT to pick me up. And then we drive back to OH and ride Maverick together. I'll give you gas money. Sounds like a plan? Sweet!

Neuski

May 23, 2007, 12:50 AM #

Maverick sux w/o the twister part!

Catherine

May 23, 2007, 12:54 AM #

Super stupid choice in cleveland where it's winter nine months out of the year....

Jeff

May 23, 2007, 1:54 AM #

Well duh, it'd be my summer car. :) Just kidding!

mikea9999

May 23, 2007, 2:27 AM #

Maxima Maxima Maxima

Good on gas (28-30 hwy), fast (3.5L) lots of room and easy on the eyes.

I enjoy driving it every day.

Jeff

May 23, 2007, 2:36 AM #

30 mpg highway is not good on gas. Not even close for me! :) I'm doing nearly 40 now.

Drew

May 23, 2007, 6:12 AM #

Get the prius... I love mine and I get 50+ MPG!

Neuski

May 23, 2007, 2:26 PM #

I heard a story about some crazy Japanese guys who squeeze 100+ mpg out of their cars with upgrades and sensible driving.

Jeff

May 23, 2007, 3:06 PM #

There is a company in California that will mod your Prius to a plug-in hybrid for something like $10k. Then it easily gets 100 mpg.


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