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Old 01-08-2018, 02:14 PM   #2 (permalink)
redpoint5
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Not surprising given the reasons above (low fuel prices, strong economy).

Concerning ride height; I look through the rear window and front windshield of the car ahead for both safety and efficiency. I'll monitor what traffic is doing up ahead and anticipate coasting or braking as needed. This is all fine when I'm in a sedan and the person ahead is in a sedan, but when they are in an SUV or other tall vehicle, I'm not able to see through them any longer. All I see is their bumper. My preference would be for most cars to be a sedan, but since this isn't likely, I see the appeal of being in a taller vehicle myself.

That said, I'm not going to buy a tall vehicle just so I can see better.
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