...is to get one of these as the commuter car - when (if) it becomes available
Then you can use the RX-8 for pure fun and not worry about the consumption

The GT version is supposedly capable of 140 mpg - and still does 0-60 under 9 seconds, top speed is 137.5 mph. All this for about 18 grand. Interesting.

 

and if its ever released, it'll be interesting to see how much it really costs.

-hS

 

You can bet that by the time that all the U.S. safety requirements are met, it will weight alot more and loose half it's milage.

 

well, i just take mass transit, and only drive my car whenever neccessary.

 

But wouldn't you rather get one of these?

"In 1800, Alessandro Volta arranged zinc and copper discs in a column and invented the battery. 204 years later, Toyota has electrified automotive history with the first high-performance hybrid, named in his honor. The Giugiaro-designed carbon-fiber body seats three people abreast and features "drive-by-wire" controls, allowing you to position the steering wheel and pedals in front of any one of them. And the Volta's 408-hp Hybrid Synergy Drive® (a 3.3-liter V6 with an electric motor for each axle) not only delivers 435 miles on a 13.7-gallon tank, but 0-60 acceleration in a mere four seconds. Somewhere, Count Volta is smiling."

http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/future/volta.html

 

That toyota looks sharp, and with that kinda mileage i couldnt complain

 

Perfect for a menage-a-trois! But didn't Acura have a concept a couple of years back with even better hp and mpg?