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The majority of vehicle shopper support increased fuel efficiency standards








Source: ConsumerFed

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Used Cars
By mgilbert on 5/8/2013 12:25:23 PM , Rating: 2
If you've ever shopped for a used car that gets really good mileage, you've found that they cost so much more than cars that get average gas mileage that the fuel savings never pays off.

I drive an Avalon that averages about 21 MPG. It costs me $50 more a month in gas than a Corolla, but the Corolla isn't half the car the Avalon is, and the payment would have been $100 higher. All things considered, a fuel efficient car isn't always your best buy, especially if you don't drive much. Do the math before you buy. And would you rather be hit by another car while in an Avalon, or a Corolla?

RE: Used Cars
To each their own.



RE: Used Cars
By Philippine Mango on 5/8/2013 3:08:19 PM , Rating: 2
You're incorrectly comparing size with cost. The Corolla costs just as much to develop as the Avalon. So your assertion that cars that get better fuel economy cost significantly more isn't true, especially due to the fact that the Avalon has more fuel sipping technologies while the Corolla has few (corolla has a 4spd and single VVTI while the Avalon has a 6spd, dual vvti).... It's this logic is why so many people buy SUVs because they feel they're getting a better value since they get a bigger vehicle with not double the cost.

