[Big Dave]

I agree completely. Let's keep it about the cars.

Back on topic:

Unless you are going to confine yourself to the city, I think the AeroCivic shows the way. His bodywork could be duplicated by a big manufacturer at a mimimal delta bucks over the standard Civic. Given Honda's drivetrain expertise, I could see a EPA combined 60 MPG car (some of basjoos' performance comes from his driving I'm sure) without having to resort to the cost and complexity of a hybrid. The AeroCivic is not overly long at 15 feet. It should be no harder to park than an Accord.