Thanks for all the input guys, I did end up missing the last few posts...
Had an amazing time, and tried everything I could to convince the better half to simply move there. Fricking best place on earth imo, and I've traveled a bit.
We pulled up Kaanapali > Hana several times, and it routed us towards Kahului, then back across west, then around the south end of the island, backwards along the HH. Fortunately, we were given Maui Revealed as a wedding present, and used it for all its worth. Took HH fast but made lots of stops - most if not all of the main stops, but fast enough that we had to backtrack at least a half a dozen times.
Ended up with a Mustang convertible as it was a marginal upgrade cost last minute. I thought that because the 2011 pony's gotten such good reviews it'd be a worthwhile upgrade - one of the greatest piece of shit cars I've ever driven overall, at least for a car with under 20k. And, considering I owe the '04 STi with jumbo scoop, visibility over the hood was crap.
Anyway, I think the greatest road I've ever driven was that to Haleakala - faster and more open than HH, so I enjoyed it a lot more. Drove up in the dark for a sunrise, back down shortly after. Past a half dozen cars in order to have some open road. Ended up fully smoking the brakes on the stang before we were done - they were getting pretty warped and starting to fade on HH but were nearly non existent and terribly warped by the bottom of Haleakala. Good times.
Anyway, thanks again to all. You helped us pick the island, and your input was worth every penny.
Also, Matt, sorry I missed saying Happy Bday!
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