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Old 01-01-2011, 01:03 PM   #44 (permalink)
robchalmers
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Originally Posted by tim3058 View Post
Absolutely they don't want one - If people are throwing down $30k-40k on a 14mpg big rig, they just told the automaker thats what they want, not 30mpg. If they buy a 2wd stick shift 4 cyl Ranger or Colorado, they send a different message. If they truly wanted better fuel mileage, the automakers would provide it - its free market (or should be). In a marketplace where the Gov't isn't subsidizing failed automakers, they have no choice but to make their customers happy or go under.
when was the last time you were hungry, near a McDonalds, gone in and ordered a pizza? you can only buy whats on the menu!
if they don't have a 30MPG truck with the features you want, they can't really just wave a wand....
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