[singpilot]

Joe, I'm with you.

I ended up with a Prius when the 911 went away (still have the 944), and feel like I am doing my part. I have lots of road bikes, and commute on them when I can (yes, even to Vegas from LA).

Round trip to Vegas from LAX: (midweek with air on, and at semi-legal speeds, avg time 4 hours).

Mercedes 420SEL 19 gallons Supreme each way.
Porsche 944 16 gallons Super each way.
Honda VF1000R (no air) 12 gallons Super each way.
Honda VFR750F (no air) 13 gallons Super each way.
Honda CBR1000R (same) 15 gallons Super each way.

Toyota Prius 6 gallons Regular 89 octane each way.

It has Sat radio, nav system, the A/C works better than any other car, it is comfortable and does whatever speed I want. The limiter is set at 116. The Cd is better than the 911. You eventually get used to the way it looks, haha, everytime you fill it up for $20. Best mileage is at 64 to 67 with cruise control on. I usually set it for 82 or 83 so as not to get run over by the trucks. Out the door $25k.

It still makes sense for a commuter car.