High speed, long distane, high MPG commuter?

[euromodder]

Originally Posted by Cash68

I'm having some second thoughts.
if I were to get into an accident, would losing my legs
still be worth the money I am saving?

If you're looking at safety, buy a vehicle of recent design - as recent as your budget will allow you.

[mcrews]

Originally Posted by Meph

240z deathtrap! oh no maybe I need to work on installing a roll cage this winter *knock on wood*

pppssssssssssstttttttt.........
frank lee is just trying to lower the market price so he can pick one up cheap!!!!



frank lee.......you should be ashamed for being so transparent!!!!

[user removed]

My VX is good for about 47MPG at 72 MPH, which although the speed limit is 65, if you go that speed on I64 you will be staring at a suburban grille ornament about 3 feet from your rear window.

Many times I just take the old US route 60 which basically runs parallel to I64 and at 55 MPH is a much more enjoyable drive.

Mid to high 50s MPG.

regards
Mech

[Frank Lee]

Originally Posted by euromodder

Generaly, you're better of in a more recent car - it'll have far more safety features and better crumpling zones.
The result is that new small cars, are still safer than bigger but older cars.

A small and old car is not exactly the best of rides to be in when you're about to crash.

Are the new "small" cars really small? Seems like the new "small" cars are all pushing 3000 lbs if not more... how small is that?

[dcb]

Well a smart is supposedly 1600 lbs and takes a beating. Now if it came with a sequential 6 speed and a clutch, mebbe electric reverse, and a diesel ...

It still has all the aero of a tardis though.

[Frank Lee]

Figures- first thing brought up would be the Smart. Think of all the OTHERS.

[ecofreak]

I suggest getting a diesel a la VW 80's Golf.

[bestclimb]

a honda fit weighs in at <2400. I think I know what your getting at frank, I too wish I could get a newer car that had a little less bloat on it.

[euromodder]

Originally Posted by Frank Lee

Are the new "small" cars really small? Seems like the new "small" cars are all pushing 3000 lbs if not more... how small is that?

Yes, many small cars are putting on a lot of weight and growing ever bigger over the years.

The definition of a small car is obviously different on both sides of the Atlantic.
Small on the European side means a VW Polo, a Suzuki Swift / Geo Metro, with the Mini near the upper end.
Regular size : VW Golf, my V50 , Merc C class, Audi A4.
Big is something like a VW Passat, Merc E class, A6, ...