PBS Documentary: "Road to the Future" - Page 2

graham · 05-22-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by doug

Also showed how people can't do math. Apparently, a good number sold their newish SUVs at huge losses. The loss they took was significantly more than the difference they would have saved with a more fuel efficient car.

A bit like the conversation I had with The Sweetie after the first week or so of driving the Roadster.

Sweetie: [looking at the odometer] looks like we have saved about $100 so far in gas.
Me: Yes! We spent $100,000 on a car to save $100 in gas! You have married a financial genius!

I will likely be bankrupt and divorced by the years end...

doug · 05-22-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by graham

I will likely be bankrupt and divorced by the years end...

On the bright side... You could then write a country western song to go with your hat.

James · 05-22-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by graham

I will likely be bankrupt and divorced by the years end...

As long as you get the Roadster in the divorce settlement, you won't be lonely for long.

There is a section on the owners forum that contains tips for using a Roadster to meet women. But reports are varied. DaveD says that it isn't working for him.

DaveD · 05-22-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by James

DaveD says that it isn't working for him.

Don't use me as a benchmark, please!

I think SByer is onto something, with the black wheels. That'll give him the "bad boy" image that's sure to attract the women.

SByer · 05-22-2009, 08:55 PM

Until they meet me.

Think "So long and thanks for all the fish"...

Mostly harmless...