While I can see that extended range could be a good thing in SOME instances, I am of the camp that stopping and getting out to stretch my legs is a very good thing. My recent trip to ECXC reinforced this. The mileage range of my X seems to coincide very well with my "Need to get the hell off the road, stretch my legs, and get a new bottle of soda or water" needs.

I am usually not in that much of a hurry to get where I am going. Generally, the place will still be there, and I will probably enjoy it more after a more relaxed drive there. Sure there are times when I would like to get to my destination quicker, but an extended mileage capacity of even 150 miles on a 600 mile trip will save maybe one stop for gas. That translates to arriving perhaps 20 minutes earlier to your destination. Not worth it to me.

Of course, that's my own feelings on the subject. I could be wrong...... :p