@Jim-Bob- Living in Project House Hell: Fair enough, but 60 million Americans live in a dense urban environment. Sizable demographic, IMO.

@Jim-Bob- Living in Project House Hell: I think you are missing the whole point of owning a smart car: Parking. They fit in spots no other car does. That's huge in an urban environment.

@Maymar: Agreed, but still, who would buy a 2010 when even the clueless buyers usually know someone that would tell them to hold off for a month or two? And for those that don't need the HP, good deals will be had once the new models are out.

It's going to get interesting the first time this driver has any significant weight on the trailer and heads down a decent grade. That short wheelbase isn't going to handle it well.

Who would buy the 2010 Mustang when the 2011 models are up roughly 100 HP for each engine?

@Izod517: In the motocross industry, K+N are widely believed to not filter well and they require the use of an additional 'filter skin' in extremely dusty or sandy conditions. I wouldn't recommend them, for any engine, personally.

@zelannii: Even the 2010 Tacoma, not a large truck by any standard, is rated at 26MPG. I'm not understanding your math here.

I drive a first generation Tundra, V8, 4x4. Sure, it's a pig on gas, and after selling off my boat and dirt bikes, I really only haul around bicycles—it is entirely overkill.

@xequar: excellent points on all counts. That said, I still wouldn't advertise on my vehicle, when every tough guy in a 5000 lb vehicle can react in any way they choose. Not to mention the slashed tire factor.

@malvones: All you need is one fundamentalist Fred Phelps wanna be.

@fhrblig: I hate these stickers too. Even more so now that I saw them on a late model 911.

Someone appears to be screaming for matyrdom. Not cool with kids involved.

@Prawo Jazdy and The Velocity Trumpets: I drive a TL daily and I endorse your post. Excellent daily transportation—even somewhat spirited. But you won't find me joining an Acura fan club and definitely not in all caps.

@nutbastard: Good.

@tad49: Apparently you live under a bridge.

@Ninety-9: Yeah, my local shop has a great reputation for solid motors and standing behind the warranty. Which I will pay for. The savings difference seems minimal compared to my time to install a bad motor. But with a thorough compression test and visual inspection, you are probably good where ever you go.

@Ninety-9: And you can get a used low mileage replacement Japanese import engine for $450. Excellent choice.

@smackela: Where can I get an Alpine for less than $1k? WANT!!

To me its very simple. Any car that has a motor and transmission available from a low mileage Japanese engine importer.

@west-coaster: No, but I drive through Oakland every day. The freeway is littered with cars that have missing wheels, parts that have fallen off and bad drivers.