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Brandon @ Apr 30th 2008 4:52PM
HERE IS AN IDEA CALL ME CRAZY !!!!
STOP MAKE MORE CARS THAT WE CAN'T DRIVE DO TO GAS PRICE'S
MAKE A CAR WITH A 15GAL TANK THAT GETS 50 MILES - 80 MILES TO THE GALLON.
THAT IS THE 2ED REASON PEOPLE AREN'T BUYING CARS SUV AND ALL THAT WE WOULD RATHER TAKE THE BUS ....
nissanfreak87 @ Apr 30th 2008 5:00PM
aside from your misspellings and grammatical errors, turn the freaking caps lock off man, sheesh.
and if people want to pay for the gas, what's wrong with having a car that they'll enjoy instead of some boering hybrid?
Justin @ Apr 30th 2008 4:59PM
ok then, you're crazy.
drstrangegun @ Apr 30th 2008 5:00PM
What are you, ten? Get off the caps lock button.
I can't ride a bus to work, it's 25 miles away. I drive a truck, but thanks to a little research before my purchase I get 27mpg. What if I made twice what I do now and wanted a fun car to burn around in? The Challenger is a very tempting option, and I continue to commute to work almost every day in my little truck while the beast comes out for weekend jaunts.
CAFE only ensures that if someone wants an "entertainment vehicle" it's not available. Of course, all the enviro-nuts don't care, they think everyone should be issued a government-standard Prius and damn anyone who thinks differently.
nissanfreak87 @ Apr 30th 2008 5:03PM
boreing*, oops grammar police mispelled a word
Screw non-enthusiasts trying to tell us what to drive, I think it's rediculous that the "weekend racer", or whatever you want to call it, it in danger.
Joe K. @ Apr 30th 2008 5:25PM
Brandon, I believe you meant to say:
'I may be crazy, but here is an idea.
Please make cars that reflect the current state of gas prices.
I would prefer cars that have 15 gallon tanks that are able to achieve 50 to 80 mpg. Despite the fact that they may be overkill for the average consumer who is happy with 30 mpg.
People would probably rather ride a bus than buy an expensive car that will get poor gas mileage, despite numerous affordable, frugal options that are already available to sane consumers that operate with a level head rather than emotion when purchasing a vehicle.'
Edited for moronic statements, diction and font.
CajunMike @ Apr 30th 2008 5:51PM
Go hug a tree Brandon. Some of us actually make a good living and can afford the gas and the vehicle. You go drive your Geo Metro and leave the luxury and performance cars to the people who wouldnt be caught dead driving a sub compact.
The Luigiian @ Apr 30th 2008 5:52PM
"CAFE only ensures that if someone wants an "entertainment vehicle" it's not available. Of course, all the enviro-nuts don't care, they think everyone should be issued a government-standard Prius and damn anyone who thinks differently."
That isn't necessarily true. The vehicles currently on the CAFE hit list, like the Challenger, fail the CAFE test not because they're fun and stylish, but because they're massive gas-guzzlers.
There's a reason the Ford Mustang doesn't get hit as bad by CAFE. It's the same weight as other midsize cars with a lot more engine. 18 mpg may not be anyone's idea of "efficient", but it's better than the Challenger's 15, and it'll probably run rings around the Challenger too, including in 1/4 mile times for around $15,000 less.
Don't get me wrong--I like big trucks and muscle cars as much as the next guy. But they don't have to get atrocious fuel economy like the Challenger does. The Dodge's fuel efficiency comes from a hefty curb weight that not only reduces efficiency, but makes the car slower and less agile. That's hardly what I'd consider fun.
Frank @ Apr 30th 2008 6:26PM
As you wish, you're crazy.
Purifoy @ Apr 30th 2008 7:21PM
LOL!!! Ease up on this dude, fellas (and any ladies).
I'm sure his comments were meant well. But you can bet your last dollar he'll proof-read and ease off of those caps before he sends anything else!
George @ Apr 30th 2008 7:23PM
I have to say that I am getting tired of all the hybrid bashing on the comments section. What's wrong with fuel efficiency? It's not about affording the gas if they'll only sell/ration you a few gallons like in the 70's.
To be honest, there are times when I wish I had a hybrid for all the bumper to bumper to traffic, but it'd hate to drive one for everyday.
If it's about whose is biggest, then cars moot point. I have a friend who has an evo IX and now a 335 coupe and he still strikes out with the opposite sex. He can't stop talking about those cars though...
TwinTurbo3000GT @ Apr 30th 2008 10:38PM
HERES AN IDEA! STFU!
yea, gas prices have risen, but it's still cheaper than water!
fact: if you buy individual bottles of water, you're paying more per gallon for your water than you are for your gasoline.
Torrent @ May 1st 2008 1:13AM
Brandon, just give up on life.
Astro @ May 1st 2008 6:34AM
i think he's a non native english speaker folks...
riggs @ May 1st 2008 9:06AM
is he a non-native caps lock user too?