Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com> writes: > Isn't it amazing to see how fuel economy has become the big story > lately? Its always the "New 30mpg super-whatever" now rather than the > "3000hp super-whatever" that it was 2 years ago. > > I think that the new hybrids/electric/whatevers helping push higher > efficiency in regular gas cars. Well I suppose $3.50/gal gas helps > that too.
It's just the latest marketing spin. Even at $3.50 a gallon, most people are better off with a cheaper used car or (especially) continuing to drive a paid-off old car than they are getting a new car, even one with a high MPG rating. And the cars with really good fuel economy come with severe compromises on size and utility. Unless you drive a lot of miles, the fuel costs savings of a new "economical" car are not going to make up for the additional expenses. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
