Cleats by Bill Hinds for August 10, 2024
Transcript:
Jack: Mom, Dad, I'm not going to drive an SUV when I grow up. Gary: Even kids are noticing the gas prices. Deanna: Jack knows an efficient car is good for our planet no matter what the cost of gasoline. Jack: I'm going to drive a Lamborghini Murcielago! It goes from zero to 60 in 3.8 seconds, and has a top speed of 205 mph! Gary: What kind of gas mileage? Jack: Who cares?
Ravenswing 2 months ago
I was sure, when I was Jack’s age and fingering my favorite Hot Wheels, that I wanted to drive a gold lame finish McLaren when I grew up.
sbenton7684 2 months ago
That’s interesting… when I was a kid I liked sports too. If you look at my picture you’ll see the 1972 MGB I purchase in 1972. Before that I owned a 1967 Mustang.
Ellis97 2 months ago
Jack doesn’t care about gas prices, just as long as the car makes him look super fly.
jrankin1959 2 months ago
“What’s the price of the thing?” “Who cares?”
jrankin1959 2 months ago
Probably gets around eight gallons per mile.
drivingfuriously Premium Member 2 months ago
I’d like something more practical, like a Mustang GT with 470 horsepower. And the best part, even parked, it looks illegal.
markkahler52 2 months ago
My Mazerati does 185 – lost my license; now I don’t drive…
Retliblady Premium Member 2 months ago
Why did they think he’d say anything different?
ObsiWan Premium Member 2 months ago
He should do more reading. There are electric cars that can beat that 0 – 60 time right now. Who knows how quick they’ll be by the time he grows up.