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I'm not a fan of the Smart because it requires premium fuel, which is a 7% extra cost item. That means a vehicle getting 33 mpg combined on regular gas will cost no more to fuel up than the 36 mpg Smart with its premium requirement.
I agree that all small cars get dissed more in comparison to larger cars. Bottom line, I'd buy a Prius. They're capable of 60 mpg at 60 mph, with proven reliability. Honda's hybrid battery issues give me no similar confidence in the Insight's reliability.
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Darrell
Boycotting Exxon since 1989, BP since 2010
Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? George Carlin
Mean Green Toaster Machine
49.5 mpg avg over 53,000 miles. 176% of '08 EPA
Best flat drive 94.5 mpg for 10.1 mi
Longest tank 1033 km (642 mi) on 10.56 gal = 60.8 mpg
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