with the above post. mb has provided a car with what they consider the most reasonable compromise for economy/ performance. you can change the compromise to emphasize it more toward economy. you just have to know going in that you will give up acceleration in the bargain.

as for hybrids, the prius and the insight are more than just an engine package. note the very compact and aerodynamic shape of particularly the insight. that car will use less fuel going in steady state too. 67 mpg aint bad. but in comparing that to a rabbit diesel, at 50 something, the picture blurs. but if you are doing all city stop and go the honda will beat the pants off the rabbit (golf, yeah i know, im showing my age again).

my $.02

tom w

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.