I really enjoy vehicle age, size, weight, and technology arguments! This is the best one so far because it has ALL of them.
We're not changing anyone else's minds, are we?
It seems like lots of opinion and a little of fact sprinkled-in.
I say drive what you want.
Do it efficiently.
Do it safely.
...and this exact topic will be re-visited, again, in about 4 months, in a separate thread.
See some of my favorites. I know they'll soon be yours too!!!
Crash Safety Then (1959) and Now (2009)
Cameras are a success in Quebec (for speeding & red lights)
Why doesn't the U.S. get good FE cars?
What are the car manufacturers doing??
Why I Strive For MPG In A Big Pickup
Car & Driver disses buying old economy cars to save fuel
...and my personal favorite:
Small Can Be Safe
(I won't spoil the ending)
Happy Motoring
RH77