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Hrmm we traded our V6 for
1 5.7l ls1 daily and a 6l weekend car am i doing it wrong?
I think most people will agree that the economy vs grin factor is a worthwhile trade off. They put a smile in your face even before you get the modifying bug!
I definitely wouldn't see it as 'settling'. Enjoying it is the most important thing. If you don't enjoy driving, you may as well catch a bus!