Fuel Economy

[Nigal]

Originally Posted by Bredayaris

But that's a VW, they are expensive, boring and bad quality!
And 78 mpg isn't true also, ok behind a truck maybe with a little luck you get that mpg.

But in the other hand petrol in the States is getting more expensive i realize that but it is nothing if you compare it with Western Europe!

Petrol here costs 1,50€/ L,
that's 5,67 €/ Gallon,
that is 7,80 USD/ Gallon

I don't know what you guys pay for petrol but i think it's 2 times cheaper?!

Our gas runs about $2.50-$3.25 a gallon which isn't as bad as some European countries. But isn't a major chunk of the cost over there due to taxes. Doesn't Britain fund their healthcare with gas taxes? I may be wrong. i do agree about the VW; expensive, ugly and poor quality but the mileage they logged was about standard and some testers got upwards of 85 mpg. I would think the Japanese engines would be at least close.

Diamler/Chrysler is going to be bringing the Smart Car to American markets next year. It'll be interesting to see how Americans respond.

[Canuck]

Originally Posted by Nigal

Diamler/Chrysler is going to be bringing the Smart Car to American markets next year. It'll be interesting to see how Americans respond.

If it's like they did in Canada, it's too expensive. a base Smart runs you about $2K more than a Yaris. And I like the extra seat.

[churp]

Originally Posted by Nigal

....Diamler/Chrysler is going to be bringing the Smart Car to American markets next year. It'll be interesting to see how Americans respond.

Since Chrysler is no longer part of Diamler...does anyone know if this is going to happen????