In the town where I live, the speed limit is 25 mph.  I find this limit ridiculously low, but have not succeeded in convincing the local authorities to increase it.

I still drive through town regularly ... I live there, after all.  Having said that, I would not buy a car with a maximum speed of 25 mph to match the village speed limit.  I frequently find myself on other roads, with higher allowable limits.  Therefore I chose to purchase a vehicle with a broad range of capabilities, then use it in a manner appropriate to the surroundings.

Just because you can doesn't mean you always do.  It's nice to have the capability, though.

By the way, I sometimes exceed 25 mph within city limits ... don't tell anyone.

Klebnor

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