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RH77 · 12-09-2007, 11:45 PM

The green model appears to have an aerodynamic design that could offer better FE. Honestly, it looks like a modified Opel/Vauxhaull/Saturn Astra. The second and third look like the PT-Cruiser / Chevy HHR shape that offer 4-doors and poor Cd. I can attest from driving both that the FE stinks on both -- especially the PT.

Regarding the Caliber: what a painfully bad replacement for the Neon! Not even close -- in any similarities. At least the Neon had handling and FE going for it...

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