Another owner of a recent Ruby, and I *loooove* her for long road rides.

I like to think of it like the different kinds of sports cars: some are speedy and quick and handle well, but aren't actually very comfortable. I rode in my friend's Lotus once, and found it loud, jostling, and not much for frills except the seat belt (but oh that acceleration!). Compare that to a modern BMW that is still zippy and grips the corners, but is so plush and cozy that sometimes you don't realize how fast you're really going, and it's the sports car you'd rather take on a long roadtrip. I'd put the Ruby in the latter category.

-- gnat! (food for thought, and hey! breakfast!)