Keep it in 2nd doing the 1/4? Are you drunk? Maybe the 1/8 mile!
Doh! 3rd. Fuel economy is just a side benefit. Not something I don't consider either. Fine don't get. No one cares. Those that have it know and love it. You can argue on the net all you want.
Arguing? Nah, just having a conversation that Weargle can make his own decisions from. I just thought it was funny that you bring up 1/4 mile benefits when you're one of the people that feel so strongly about it not being a 1/4 mile car
For the record, I get 23mpg in city/highway mix with a lot of abuse, and 29mpg on the highway.