[JC]

Originally Posted by onfire

I think even with all this, I'd still always drive a 6 cylinder. Something about a smaller car, I don't like. It's not at all trying to sound tough, something about a 4 cylinder doesn't work for me.

I need that consistent power supply, even if I don't use it.

I have just been through 2 weeks of test driving several 4 cyl lancers (not bad, but the CVT did my head in - no gear changes!), Hyundai i30 (no guts), FG XR6 - great, but why would I get rid of a perfectly good AU XR8 for that?), and eventually the Mitsubishi 380 VRX. I have signed the lease for the VRX - it has power, decent economy, is big enough to take the 3 booster seats for the kids, and as a lease car (and a Mitsu) I won't be too tempted to mod it!

The way of the future is probably hybrid, but until they find a cheaper way to make batteries, and a way for the batteries to last longer, I'll stick with petrol or LPG for the minute ($15k battery replacement after 10 years doesn't sound like a bargain to me). I don't think the diesel sums work out - especially given the $5k+ premium you pay for the diesel version of most diesel cars.