My New Car....
Bear and I got a new car. Ironically, we weren't planning on buying one, at least not today. The plan was to look at various models to rule out some. This is what we ended up getting...
The 2011 Lexus LFA supercar
Engine: V10
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds
Price: $375,000
Oh wait. I'm awake. Ha! I wish that was my car but unfortunately I can't afford something like that on a state-paid professor's salary. Here is the actual model of car I bought:
The 2010 Toyota Prius
Engine: 16-valve VVT-i 4-cylinder
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 9.8 seconds
Fuel Efficiency: 50 mpg combined city/highway
I pretty much wanted the Prius from the start because I drive so much (average over 16,000 miles a year). While it was a little pricey (around $25,000 not including all the extra stuff like taxes), in the next five years it will more than make up the difference in gas costs. However, one of the things that concerned Bear, as he is a big guy, was whether or not he would fit in the car. Ironically, he fits better in the Prius than in our SUV. Heck, even the back seat has some decent room as long as you're not over 5'7". Though, that wasn't a concern for me as we rarely have passengers and if we do we usually take the SUV.
Now I just have to remember to press the break pedal when hitting the power button to start the car...
The 2011 Lexus LFA supercar
Engine: V10
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds
Price: $375,000
Oh wait. I'm awake. Ha! I wish that was my car but unfortunately I can't afford something like that on a state-paid professor's salary. Here is the actual model of car I bought:
The 2010 Toyota Prius
Engine: 16-valve VVT-i 4-cylinder
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 9.8 seconds
Fuel Efficiency: 50 mpg combined city/highway
I pretty much wanted the Prius from the start because I drive so much (average over 16,000 miles a year). While it was a little pricey (around $25,000 not including all the extra stuff like taxes), in the next five years it will more than make up the difference in gas costs. However, one of the things that concerned Bear, as he is a big guy, was whether or not he would fit in the car. Ironically, he fits better in the Prius than in our SUV. Heck, even the back seat has some decent room as long as you're not over 5'7". Though, that wasn't a concern for me as we rarely have passengers and if we do we usually take the SUV.
Now I just have to remember to press the break pedal when hitting the power button to start the car...
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