[poblano]

I guess, but the saving grace is that the passengers of such cars are less likely to care, unless they're in some special rush.

I mean, if I had one, I would be reading or working or talking to someone, and might not even notice a few extra minutes transit time. It'd be like riding public transit minus the inconveniences (noise, strangers, waiting).

[dandrews]

I stopped caring much about extra minutes on the road when cruise control became standard equipment - years ago. When I drive a car without cruise I tend to be competitive and aggressive, but with cruise I set it and chill out. People may pass but I no longer care.

Bring on the Google cars and I'll detach completely.

[agumonkey]

The shifting in perception of cars is interesting. It's almost like auto-automobiles are giving us hours of lifetime back.