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MetroMPG · 12-30-2007, 03:07 PM

I was thinking about this the other day.

I'd like to see a light, aerodynamic car with a CVT or DSG transmission that could be P&G'd without the added footwork & handiwork demanded by a manual. Something that would make hypermiling easier.

Like a Prius, but without the added cost of the battery/motor system.

Not that there's anything wrong with that. I wouldn't turn down a Prius!

12-30-2007, 03:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
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