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Originally Posted by redpoint5
That said, I do want to sleep in the back of the Prius.
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Would that be easier or more difficult if you obtained permission first?
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Originally Posted by jamesqf
I must have gone to a different old school. Seems to me that there really are very few small cars any more, and (barring exotics like the Lotus) the few that try to be small are what I call 'muffin cars' (like the Smart or the new Fiat) that have a small footprint, but are disproportionately tall.
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Cars have a trend to get bigger, but smaller cars keep coming back, although yes, they are definitely much taller now, which means heavier and less aerodynamic. Manufacturers are trying to trim weight, but it seems like the "muffin" is here to stay.