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elhigh · 10-07-2008, 05:26 PM

So, disposing of the little cars will somehow make them environmentally friendly?

There's a GIGANTIC carbon load invested in making that little car. Wouldn't the environmentally-smartest treatment be to run it for as long as it can be possibly made to last? I sure think so.

Take note, ecomodders all over this site are shocking Metros back to life and running them way, way beyond their sell-by date.

Eat it, Detroit. Don't try to scare us into buying cars just because you're in the hole. That's not our fault.

10-07-2008, 05:26 PM	#18 (permalink)
elhigh Master Novice Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE USA - East Tennessee Posts: 2,314 Josie - '87 Toyota Pickup 90 day: 29.5 mpg (US) Felicia - '09 Toyota Prius Base 90 day: 50.48 mpg (US) Thanks: 427 Thanked 616 Times in 450 Posts	So, disposing of the little cars will somehow make them environmentally friendly? There's a GIGANTIC carbon load invested in making that little car. Wouldn't the environmentally-smartest treatment be to run it for as long as it can be possibly made to last? I sure think so. Take note, ecomodders all over this site are shocking Metros back to life and running them way, way beyond their sell-by date. Eat it, Detroit. Don't try to scare us into buying cars just because you're in the hole. That's not our fault. __________________ Lead or follow. Either is fine.