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Old 12-12-2013, 11:13 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Old Tele man View Post
Example, *why* is the GM "Eco-package" a SINGLE "model" and not something STANDARD on every vehicle?

This same question could be asked of Ford, and Fiat-Chrysler...and ALL the manufacturers?!?!
This. Most of those packages' gains are from improved aerodynamics. The changes are so small you probably couldn't find them all even with the normal and eco models sitting next to each other. Would be a cheap way for manufacturers to increase their averages.
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