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chopprs 02-26-2008 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Craig (Post 1774647)
Yup, this little car has the opposite problem; fuel is still much too cheap to create a market. At current prices Bubba is still driving his silly giant trucks (with nothing in the back except beer cans) and no-one else is seriously considering downsizing their cars. If fuel was $7/gallon folks might start to get interested in something a little smaller. The "oil companies" aren't worried, it would take about 20 of these to offset one Bubba.
..........I have a feeling that by the time it hits the streets fuel WILL be $7 a gallon!
I wonder how long the thing would last? Most tiny engines like that are high strung and do not have much longevity. Fo 20-30 grand I would like at least 150k out of it.

rs899 02-26-2008 03:20 PM
I'm not gong to hold my breath for this sort of car to save us. I am putting together my VW Cabriolet Diesel project as we wait for something better (that's car #10 in the fleet)

Rick

SwampYankee 02-26-2008 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Dee8go (Post 1775304)
Also, you could put up a mast trough the sun roof and put a sail on it during the milder months. Think of the mileage you'd get!
Or cut some holes in the floorboards for those Flintstone starts!

Craig 02-26-2008 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by chopprs (Post 1775354)
..........I have a feeling that by the time it hits the streets fuel WILL be $7 a gallon!
I wonder how long the thing would last? Most tiny engines like that are high strung and do not have much longevity. Fo 20-30 grand I would like at least 150k out of it.
Good question, it might make sense if it was in the price range of a smart car, more like $15K. It would probably have the life expectancy of a motorcycle engine.

whunter 03-16-2009 01:48 AM
Hmmm
 
I still want this car. :D

chasinthesun 03-16-2009 10:53 AM
A 190d 2.2 standard with a good tailwind could realize 45mpg ,Im in that catogory of buyer .I would like to take this car to further steps and ex out the interior , lighter rims and tires ,put a light weight driver seat in and see just how far it would climb up the MPG range.Im glad someone has the diesel in mind as a motor of econo ,truckers have known for years the value of sleak well performing diesel design .Americans can reunite under the Auto industry if they head in this direction .

mplafleur 03-16-2009 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by catmandoo62 (Post 1771434)
i believe my 2000 bmw rt-p weighs in at around 620lbs,and the LT's are pushing close to 900
My FLTC Harley weighs 765 lbs I believe.

Hard to pick up when it tips over. I'm not a big guy.


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