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JasonG · 11-30-2011, 08:12 AM

Why in the 70s/80s did my parents, my 2 brothers and I fit in a Chevy cavalier/Hyundai excell but now it takse an Excursion/Escallade/Van to do the same ? My brothers are both 5'11" 190lbs.
Dad had a F250 for the camper/boat/logs that was rarely driven empty.

11-30-2011, 08:12 AM	#29 (permalink)
JasonG Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charlotte NC / York SC Posts: 728 05 DMax - '05 Chevrolet 2500HD 90 day: 18.48 mpg (US) Thanks: 120 Thanked 56 Times in 52 Posts	Why in the 70s/80s did my parents, my 2 brothers and I fit in a Chevy cavalier/Hyundai excell but now it takse an Excursion/Escallade/Van to do the same ? My brothers are both 5'11" 190lbs. Dad had a F250 for the camper/boat/logs that was rarely driven empty. __________________ I can't understand why my MPG's are so low.......... Last edited by JasonG; 11-30-2011 at 08:22 AM..