And the auto manufacturers still persist in making 200-300 HP SUVs, cars,
trucks and all. Like all of us need 240 HP to get where we are going. Higher
HP = poor gas mileage.
A wise manufacturer would put together a car with the thinking of Henry Ford
and the first VW bugs. Basic, dependable, easy to repair and cheap right off
the lot. Do we really need all the bells and whistles that Detroit/Japan
offers? A car which parks itself - how absurd.
Keith Pennell
> Hate to say it, but right there in front of us is exactly why we are in the
> mess we're in. "6-cylinder good gas mileage" is an oxymoron. I bet it
> can't even crack 30mpg in real world driving...and for those out there that
> think 30mpg is good...well, no 30mpg is still terrible. Under 30 is just
> pathetic these days, but we in the USA have been sold a bill of goods by the
> automakers that 25mpg is just astounding, and that we should be happy and
> impressed with that.
>
> That's why 3 years ago I bought a daily driver that makes 130HP, 250FT-Lbs
> and gets between 45 and 55mpg, depending on how I drive.
>
> Cheers,
> Chris
> BJ8
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