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Michael A. Terrell Michael A. Terrell is offline
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Default OT -- Small Cars Are Dangerous Cars - Fuel economy zealots can killyou


Gerald Miller wrote:

I am quite happy with my current econobox, but then, I am a somewhat
large/normal (5'8" - 225lb.) non crippled 70 yr. old male. I haven't
tried the new version yet but my '05 Toy Echo suits me fine. It also
gives me 48 miles per (imperial) gallon on a 400 mile trip.
Gerry :-)}
London, Canada



Good for you. Who is the 'crippled 70 yr. old male'?

I drive a Dodge Dakota because I usually have a lot to haul. I do
most of my shopping twice a month, and put off errands until i can make
a loop around town for three or more. Sometimes the truck isn't even
started for two weeks, or more. If I drove an econobox, I would have to
tow a trailer most days or make a lot more trips. Two trips at 48 mpg
come close to a single trip in the pickup truck.


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