Fel Wrote:4.3L SUV with the 40 gallon tank isn't the smartest decision, or at all necessary.
I could drive a smaller more fuel efficient car but my cool down after a long day at work is flying down the highway (for 45 miles, each way!) in a high performance sedan. All my life I have driven muscle cars or something similar, I would be frustrated in a 4 cylinder anything for 2 hours a day round trip.
When you look at the history of the automobile it was created for enjoyment and leisure not to be a fuel efficient box to shuttle you back and forth to work in. So for me and my mental health it is absolutely necessary for me to have a little pep in my ride so that my commute is enjoyable and not a dreaded chore. ;)