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Old 08-20-2017, 12:07 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RedDevil View Post
We can still make really small cars, but at a cost.
Considering that smaller cars are still usually seen as a mere budget choice (at least from a 3rd-world perspective like mine), while a larger one can be marketed as something more aspirational (and some people from 3rd-world countries still see car ownership as a sign of status), it's hard to make the average Joe to get into the advantages of a lightweight compact car when it comes to maneuverability in tight spaces (such as downtown parking spots) and fuel-efficiency.
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