Lebenz,
In Jacksonville, Florida "public transportation" is non-existant. Unfortunately, it is a "need" and not a "want".
Placo1,
Noise is an item I totally forgot. Good point.
jpb5151,
I assumed you have an auto?. Stick shift may solve that problem and may create others...
I get 21-22 mpg combined. I think it is good, considering my car is almost 18 years old!