[PaleMelanesian]

Originally Posted by jamesqf

Did I say otherwise? If there was derision in my comment, it was aimed at a) GM, for building a 3800 lb lump of lard and calling it a sports car; and b) the people who buy oversized pickups to prop up their egos. How many of those do you think will reject the aluminum-bodied Ford 'cause it's not manly enough?

As for the hedonic adaptation thing, it works in multiple directions. As for instance, I've hedonically adapted to the light weight, small size, and other consequent pleasures of my Insight, to the point where I hate the thought of driving something larger.

Originally Posted by CFECO

If there was derision in my comment, it was aimed at a) GM, for building a 3800 lb lump of lard and calling it a sports car;

It's important to note that while the 911 and Stingray are right on top of each other on efficiency, the 911 generates 400 horsepower, while the Stingray outputs 455 horsepower--on essentially the same amount of fuel. Manufacturer performance estimates reflect the power differential: Porsche puts the manual-equipped 911 Carrera S's 0-60 mph time at 4.3 seconds; the Stingray's is 3.8 seconds (with the Z51 performance package). Both the 911 and the Stingray offer a seven-speed manual transmission
This is while the Corvette gets 30MPG highway, HA, some "Lump", I'd say...NOT!

Camaro is the one that's a Lump at 3800 lb. The Corvette is a much better 3300 lb. And smaller. And more aerodynamic.