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Originally Posted by jamesqf
Nobody* needs a jacked-up 4WD pickup or SUV to do their freeway commute, yet the automakers and their advertising have convinced many people to buy them, paying as much or more than many of the small, fun cars I mentioned.
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The automakers are not really to blame. They have tried to sell smaller efficient cars. up until recently, we weren't buying them. Well not many of us anyways. I am a minority on our street, our driveway only has 2 cars in it. No minivan, truck, or SUV. Iv been driving a 4cyl car for YEARS now. Even when it was only $20 to fill it up vs $40 for a truck, I couldn't see why they liked trucks/SUV's, but most Americans do. The auto makers will make vehicles that sell, that seems to be changing now to something smaller, and more aerodynamic.