My DD is/was my motorcycle and it is hard to beat as a commuter on these crowded highways in urban Los Angeles. Especially adding the fun factor (perhaps only other bikers can truly relate to that). My FiST was intended for running errands and for basically whenever I needed to go anywhere carrying more than what would fit in my backpack. Before the FiST, driving cars didn't really excite me anymore. My motorcycle was probably a big reason why but also other cars on the market that I've driven prior to seemed to be quite bland when it came to "the driving experience"...especially now that I couldn't help comparing them to the bike.
I didn't expect this car to be so fun to drive though. It has easily beat any car I've driven so far on the fun factor and mind you that while I have commuted in it, this was not intended to be my daily driver. Heck, if I could have split lanes in this car my motorcycle might have wound up sold at this point...and although it isn't the fastest it is still a sport bike and by no means a slouch as far as bikes go. Apparently contrary to the belief of many who seem to believe that the fun factor is equivalent to horsepower, torque, top speed, or looks (lol), go-carts can also be quite fun to drive and yet lack in all these regards.
Yet still it is so much fun to drive that I found myself adding a new task for this car...road warrior. I've been cross country twice and several places in between within less than 2 years of ownership and now nearly 50k miles on the odometer. It managed to fit 3 adults with luggage, cooler, and 3 sleeping bags on one such trip for 3 weeks on the road between here and Miami. It was a snug fit and the rear view mirror was basically useless the whole trip but no one was crying about it even though only 1 person was short.
I don't regret buying this car one bit and actually I'm happy I bought it even though I probably pay more than most per month because of an upside down trade-in (G35 ouch)...still worth it to me though. This is definitely one of my favorites.
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I didn't expect this car to be so fun to drive though. It has easily beat any car I've driven so far on the fun factor and mind you that while I have commuted in it, this was not intended to be my daily driver. Heck, if I could have split lanes in this car my motorcycle might have wound up sold at this point...and although it isn't the fastest it is still a sport bike and by no means a slouch as far as bikes go. Apparently contrary to the belief of many who seem to believe that the fun factor is equivalent to horsepower, torque, top speed, or looks (lol), go-carts can also be quite fun to drive and yet lack in all these regards.
Yet still it is so much fun to drive that I found myself adding a new task for this car...road warrior. I've been cross country twice and several places in between within less than 2 years of ownership and now nearly 50k miles on the odometer. It managed to fit 3 adults with luggage, cooler, and 3 sleeping bags on one such trip for 3 weeks on the road between here and Miami. It was a snug fit and the rear view mirror was basically useless the whole trip but no one was crying about it even though only 1 person was short.
I don't regret buying this car one bit and actually I'm happy I bought it even though I probably pay more than most per month because of an upside down trade-in (G35 ouch)...still worth it to me though. This is definitely one of my favorites.
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