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Life is too short to drive boring cars, or bikes you don't enjoy.


I agree totally, that's what I love about my Triumphs and what I desire regarding the Mini Clubman; I also realize the auto is a shared adventure.

Mrs. T did the math and got the hybrid she wanted. Same passenger space as a gas Passat, 5 miles more per gallon. When the battery warranty expires at 100,000 miles she'll have saved about $1500 in gas fees (of course that figured at $3 per gallon but who knew?).

She put the $3500 tax rebate into an interest bearing account so in 8 years it'll be around $4500 and enough to cover a new battery, if indeed that becomes necessary that soon, and if the cost remains steady and doesn't drop. Best of all, it's a car she enjoys and she might realize a little profit for her adventure while she's "going her own way."

She allowed me a pair of Triumphs so I said goodbye to my (our) Impala SS and she got what she wanted while I got better than 20% better mileage which was my goal. I think we all know why, don't we Prince Bandar?

It's not for everybody. Make your own choices.

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)