On 10/29/2017 6:50 AM, John H wrote:
On Sat, 28 Oct 2017 22:42:38 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 10/28/2017 8:41 PM, Alex wrote:
Keyser Soze wrote:
On 10/28/17 11:31 AM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Sat, 28 Oct 2017 08:22:59 -0400, Keyser Soze
wrote:

On 10/27/17 10:52 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 10/27/2017 10:17 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Fri, 27 Oct 2017 10:03:05 -0700 (PDT), Its Me
wrote:

Toyota and Honda builds good, reliable transportation.Â* I just wish
they weren't so boring to drive.Â*

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The V6 Honda Accord develops about 290 hp and does 0 to 60 in a bit
over 6 seconds.Â* Nothing boring about that.


Engine efficiencies have come a long way.Â* The Canyon I bought has
a V6
rated at 308 hp.Â* It has an 8 speed transmission that I really like a
lot.Â* I rarely accelerate hard but have tried it a couple of times for
kicks.Â* Shifts are quick and positive and the little truck can scoot
right along.


What are you averaging for MPGs? If I drive "rationally," I'm getting
about 23-25 MPG in suburban areas with light traffic and a few
stoplights, and 27-29 MPG on the Interstates if I stay at my typical
60-65 mph. Six-speed manual tranny. Drove wife's Camry 4-cylinder auto
up to Bowie earlier this week, about 30 miles, on U.S. 301, and
averaged
37 MPG for light traffic, but plenty of traffic lights, driving. That
sort of MPG will put a smile on my face with a nice-sized four-door
sedan.Â*

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If you drive 60 to 65 on the interstates you should be arrested for
obstructing traffic.Â* Here in FL 80 to 85 is more like it.Â* Even in
nanny states like NY people are now doing 70 to 75.


I drive at the posted limit or usually a few mph below it, if it is
70. I would love having you behind me in your car in a place where you
could not pass...Wayne RoadRage...Â*

If I use the full 420 HP on tap I could pass you in the time it takes
you to sneeze.


It's an age and chapter of life thing Alex. I used to get a kick out of
having lots of horsepower and being able to go fast ... fast. Not
anymore. It has lost it's thrill. Now I am much more focused on what I
am doing and what others are doing.

Funny thing is, the small engines manufacturers use today have plenty of
zip if you want to put your foot into the throttle. The 2016 Altima I
had for a year had a 4 banger rated at 282 hp. I was really surprised
at how well it performed and handled. Granted, it wasn't an Audi or a
Porsche but it also cost about 20 percent of what the Porsche I had cost.

I remember that shortly after I sold the Porsche I impulsively bought a
2009 Ford Mustang "Bullet". I forget what engine it had but it was a
"high performance" version with a 5 speed manual transmission. Again,
it wasn't a Porsche but that damn car was both fast and handled
extremely well. I was sorta blown away because the last Mustang I ever
drove was a 1966 with the 289 V8. There is no comparison. The newer
cars are much, much better.


Ha, I went through the same thing with Mustangs. Had a '66 with the same engine. When the new
'retro' style came out, I had to have one. It was a much better car, much faster, great sound
system, etc, but it was, for me, the most uncomfortable car in the world. I kept it less than a
year. An $8000 mistake.


Same with me. Didn't have the Mustang very long. It was fun but it's
not for me.