Posts by marklodi

Thanks. Yeah, I figured my MPG would be lower.:)

Thanks all, especially Ed. Appreciate the info and essentially the confirmation I wouldn't be making a mistake.

The "fortunate" part of living only 10 miles from work is strictly from a mileage/fuel cost standpoint. I currently drive a 2018 Honda Civic SI and at 53, I have to say it has been my second-favorite vehicle ever (second to my beloved-but-long-gone Crossfire). Even with the short trips, I'm getting 35mpg. I fill up once every 2 to 3 weeks. At current prices, that's "fortunate".

I've received a quote on my build-out from a local dealer and still have some decisions to make. First is if I can sell my car back to my dealer for enough to pay it off plus money down for the Slingshot. Considering the Kelly on it plus the constant stream of "we want your car!" emails from my dealer, I think I have a good chance right now.

I really am torn about the auto vs manual. Mainly from a comfort standpoint. Being in a manual now, I love it - mainly because the SI doesn't come in an automatic, but also because I've always gravitated towards manuals - love the performance gain. Crossfire, Mustangs, etc. However, on my way home from a recent A's/Giants game in the bay area, I was stuck at 1am in construction traffic for over an hour. Nasty, move-an-inch stop-and-go that absolutely killed my legs. And my wife refuses to drive the car because, while she CAN drive a manual, prefers the auto she has for the same comfort reasons. I welcome any pros/cons from anyone with similar considerations. I've also read from multiple sources that the 2021 auto is much improved over the 2020, provided you pop it into "Slingshot" mode. Is this accurate?

Regardless, if I can make this work, I WILL be in a Slingshot soon. I've wanted one for too long and the wife is now fully onboard, even saying she'll shuttle me on rainy days if I want. She was initially worried about the safety, but I reminded her she drove a SMART car for 5 years so....

Thanks again all.

Mark

Hi all. Been looking at a Slingshot for many years and just might make it happen this year. It would have to become my daily driver if I do - but fortunately only 10 miles round trip to work. My question is this: is it really viable as a daily driver? Does the automatic vs manual help? And never having driven a motorcycle or anything open air, how does it feel to drive during 100+ days (central valley CA)?

Some different questions there, but all related to consideration of a daily driver replacement (in addition to road trips of course.)

Thanks in advance!

Mark