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Old 05-25-2011, 07:30 PM   #56 (permalink)
rmay635703
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In general, most people import cars from the US because they are cheaper. You are looking at paying about 28 - 30K to import say the hatchback with the 1.6 diesel from say England.
On top of the price of the car?

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You better off buying a Ford Fiesta here, or a Cruze. At 65 mph with some minor hypermiling I can get 52 mpg freeway and 38 - 45 city in my Cruze.

Or if you are willing to invest that much get a Leaf or a Volt.
My cobalt can get 48-50mpg with hypermiling but certainly not at 65mph. I might have to consider upgrading at some point. (preferably after the Cruize price point falls)
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