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MrToyota2U,

I need a "Twelve Step Program" to kick the addiction that I have to big a-- American V-8's. But at age 65, what the he--. My first bad a-- V-8 was 1956 Ford with a 1957 312 cu.in. V-8 and dual quad carbs -- 10 mpg max. But what a ride! I went through extreme withdrawal during the first energy crisis -- emasculated V-8's and 55 miles per hour.

However, I have liked my wife's three Toyota regular cab 4X4's although the four cylinder 2002 and 2005 were/are a bit "pokey". Her 1992 had a V-6. It was a darn nice ride.

I looked at a 2007 Tacoma Double Cab before I bought my 2007 Hemi Quad Cab. I even thought about the mileage factor. Shoot there wasn't all that much difference and the Hemi with rebates was less expensive. I put 94,000 miles on a 2003 Hemi with no problems so I wasn't that impressed, by Toyota reliability. For that matter my wife's Tacoma's have been in the shop more often than my Dodges.

Now about scooters. I too have a Harley. Two of them. I think that my 6'3"frame fits a Harley a lot better than it would fit a Vespa. Besides that what would I do with all my Harley t-shirts if I were to quit riding.

Now on a serious note. If push comes to shove, I can get by using as lot less fossil fuel and have just as much fun. The days of us "old dinosaurs" has pretty much run it's course. I'll probably buy one more big a-- American V-8. Maybe even a Vette and although it is darn selfish of me I'll think, "Damn, what a ride!"

Tom