xenigo

I'm a fan of high performance vehicles, and it's always been a fascination of mine to own a 911 Turbo, but in all honesty I can really freak myself out going 140mph on the freeway with the 335i, and the acceleration is quite impressive too.

I've grown increasingly frustrated with the level of congestion on the roadways, and how the majority of drivers insist on being in the fast lane while refusing to move right for faster traffic. I just don't see a way to drive faster than I already do, while being able to utilize the performance capabilities.

The only way I can get to really experience the car is to leave the Bay Area at 3:00am. It seems like that time is the only time people will actually acknowledge your intention to pass, and it's usually when you're coming up from behind at 120+. Even then, a lot of inconsiderate drivers simply won't move over even when the freeway is mostly empty.

What I find ironic is my ability to drive faster in the slow lane than I could possibly drive in the fast lane.

I wish the Highway Patrol would actually enforce the lane courtesy laws currently on the books that say slow traffic must move right. Seems like they gladly enforce speed, but can't be bothered with asking people to please stay out of the left lanes unless passing. All of this in the face of freeway expansion, adding lanes to allow for more traffic, etc. They could EASILY increase the capacity of the roadway if they started heavily fining people for not allowing others to pass, all while bringing in much needed revenue for the state.

Not only will it allow traffic to move more efficiently, but enforcement of lane courtesy will also vehicles to use less fuel. Less hammering the throttle to get around someone. Less aggressive driving. Less road rage.

If this country is all gung-ho on the Green Initiative, seems like this would be an obvious place to begin.