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As the lingering effects of the great recession continue, studies are showing US drivers are hanging onto older cars longer and buying more used cars if they need greater efficiency or a new ride. I can't help but think that the new line of 40+ mpg cars hitting the showrooms from several makers is a response to that fact as well as the gasoline prices and CAFE standards. They need some way to lure people into a new car, so they take more aggressive steps to reduce cost of ownership.
As soon as these 1.0L turbo engines reach the USA, I'll be in a showroom. I can't resist at least looking.
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See my car's mod & maintenance thread and my electric bicycle's thread for ongoing projects. I will rebuild Black and Green over decades as parts die, until it becomes a different car of roughly the same shape and color. My minimum fuel economy goal is 55 mpg while averaging posted speed limits. I generally top 60 mpg. See also my Honda manual transmission specs thread.
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