I've already decided that this will be my last guzzler. Next year will have a few Hybrids to choose from. By the time my lease is up, there will be a Hybrid waiting for me. The Highlander is going to have a Hybrid engine next year as well as a few Luxus models. I wouldn't be surprised if in a few years every manufacturer has something to offer.
It's already there, if you look hard enough. Last night at the last gas station at LAX before the rental car returns (surprise!) Full Serve Premium was the bend-me-over-and-do-me-hard price of $2.999/gal. What the ****'s going on? When I first got my FX in November, Costco 91 was $1.619 (in Lancaster- the price varies by market). It's now $2.099- I mean, didn't we win the Iraq war?
$3!!!! ouch! Sometimes its good to be a farmboy. In Indianapolis we are paying $1.80 for Gas America 94 octane and I'm dreading when it hits $2.
I have to agree however that, fuel economy was not why I bought the FX, performance was, and even if it only got 5 miles per gallon I would still love it.
Nothing relaxes me better than when I walk out of work, turn the key, and hear the beautiful exhaust note. By the first corner I have forgotten my worries and I'm just Enjoying the drive.
Gas will always be cheap compared to a feeling like that.
Gas in the USA is already cheaper than in most parts of the world. On top of that, if you compare your monthly payment (or "monthly depreciation" if you paid cash ), property tax, insurance, etc., to your fuel costs, it's not a big deal.
Not exactly true. In Europe, gas prices are far higher than in America because taxes on gas are much higher. In the US, taxes account for about 30-35% of the total price of gas. In England a gallon of gas cost $4.71 (in September 2000) with $3.40 going to taxes.
Maybe it depends on your definition of "subsidised".
This site shows a nice comparison of premium gas prices around the world...U.S. pays .77 of the world average. Notice how the tax happy Europeans pay much more than most of the world. http://www.nationmaster.com/graph-T/ene_gas_pri
Hybrid sports cars and sport suv's are right around the corner. Electric motors = INSTANT TORQUE. You will see future sports cars equipped with "in-wheel" electric motors, not just for economy, but for instantaneous torque-on-demand at each wheel. Hybrid technology can improve performance.
Here are some revealing specs from the new Toyota Prius.
Electric Motor
Motor type Permanent magnet AC synchronous motor
Power output 67 hp @ 1,200-1,540 rpm (50 kW @ 1,200-1,540 rpm)
Torque 295 lb.-ft. @ 0-1,200 rpm (400 N-m @ 0-1,200 rpm)
Voltage 500V maximum
295 lb-ft at 0 RPMS. Doesnt mean the Prius is "fast" - but the implications for electric/gasoline sport-applications are evident.
Hybrid sports cars and sport suv's are right around the corner. Electric motors = INSTANT TORQUE. You will see future sports cars equipped with "in-wheel" electric motors, not just for economy, but for instantaneous torque-on-demand at each wheel. Hybrid technology can improve performance.
Here are some revealing specs from the new Toyota Prius.
Electric Motor
Motor type Permanent magnet AC synchronous motor
Power output 67 hp @ 1,200-1,540 rpm (50 kW @ 1,200-1,540 rpm)
Torque 295 lb.-ft. @ 0-1,200 rpm (400 N-m @ 0-1,200 rpm)
Voltage 500V maximum
295 lb-ft at 0 RPMS. Doesnt mean the Prius is "fast" - but the implications for electric/gasoline sport-applications are evident.
I think I have the biggest problem with the esthetics of the cars. Just my opinion, but I think the Prius is one of the three ugliest cars on the road. Aztec and Element being number one and two. (non hybrid of course-that really helps my argument right).
In all seriousness, it might be a day that I have no choice, but for now, I will stick to my stable. I can go get in my FX, my Tahoe, or my Z06.
Haven't seen that term since my days of lurking in alt.sysadmin.recovery (a.k.a. The Scary Devil Monastery)....now, if you tell me you know what a LART is (without looking it up), I might be even more more impressed :wink: http://info.astrian.net/jargon/terms/l/LART.html
I would like to know if someone could help me someone in a 2004 fx35 exchanged the engine for an infiniti g35 sedan Vq35hr engine what modifications should i make
Hey guys this is my first post, excited to be here. Just wanted to pick some brains about my ride and try to estimate it's longevity. So I've had this 2009 FX50S for almost 5 years. I really only drive it short distances and the occasional road trip so it's pretty low mileage (40K). People have...
Question to FX35 gurus - 2006 model, does not go over 4000 rpm / 100 miles per hour, with gas pedal fully pressed. Car has 140.000 miles on the clock. I took it to diagnostics, no fault is shown. What could be the problem? Thanks a lot in advance.
So, how many miles do you have on your 1 GEN FX35/45?
I am the original owner of a 1st GEN FX35 (built 2/2005) Gold/Tan 5-Speed Automatic SUV with 147,301 miles. I am seriously debating if the value is worth the upkeep on the best vehicle I've ever owned, especially since crossing the 100,000...
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