I drove a big gas hog Monte Carlo SS for a long time. I parked it and bought a Honda CRX as a DD. It was a good economical decision and I didn't care about stuff getting messed up on the honda because it was just a go-box for me. I painfully missed driving something with serious horsepower on a daily basis. and regular cars just don't have the feel and handling that really makes driving enjoyable. We always take my girl's Corolla on long trips, but as soon as we get home I jump in the Z and go for a drive. If you don't care about sloppy steering, sub-standard braking and an overall lack of horsepower and performance, go for it. While I was driving my Honda, I lost the enjoyment of driving. so it's up to you, but you'll probably regret it.