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Forum: General Fuel Topics 04-14-2014, 04:59 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,943
Posted By trollbait
A major wreck always has a chance of overcoming a...

A major wreck always has a chance of overcoming a car's crash protection. That is more likely with a decade old model than a newer one. People complain above the wider roof pillars creating blind...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 04-11-2014, 08:23 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,943
Posted By trollbait
The Spark is a class smaller than the Aveo. Which...

The Spark is a class smaller than the Aveo. Which is still around. It just goes by Sonic in North America.
Forum: General Fuel Topics 03-31-2014, 11:44 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,943
Posted By trollbait
My favorite feature of the Aztek is using it as a...

My favorite feature of the Aztek is using it as a counter point to Prius fans complaining of another car copying the Prius look.
Forum: General Fuel Topics 03-31-2014, 05:00 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,943
Posted By trollbait
Now that there are nice, small, efficient cars,...

Now that there are nice, small, efficient cars, trucks are still the biggest sellers. Just offering efficient vehicles isn't enough, the consumers' thinking has to shift.
Forum: General Fuel Topics 03-30-2014, 09:05 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,943
Posted By trollbait
Got to disagree with this. When Euro 6 goes into...

Got to disagree with this. When Euro 6 goes into effect, they are about the same. One will be tighter on one pollutant than other, NOx in the US and CO in Europe. While there are pollutants one will...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 03-30-2014, 08:38 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,943
Posted By trollbait
As already said, GM didn't make the Geos. They...

As already said, GM didn't make the Geos. They were just rebadged Asian models. So, GM didn't have much say in development. What they did say was probably "keep it cheap." This is why the automatic...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 03-28-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,943
Posted By trollbait
Ford's site is only listing the peak numbers for...

Ford's site is only listing the peak numbers for the 1L Ecoboost. It is 123hp at 6000rpm and 125lb.ft. torque at 2500rpm. These should be the numbers at the wheel.
Forum: General Fuel Topics 03-28-2014, 12:56 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,943
Posted By trollbait
They are also nice cars. The small American cars...

They are also nice cars. The small American cars of the past weren't exactly something you wanted to spend a lot of time in. That has changed with recent models. We are now getting those engines with...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 03-28-2014, 06:47 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,943
Posted By trollbait
I was using EPA numbers which, along with the...

I was using EPA numbers which, along with the NEDC and Japanese tests, control for all the variables; trip route, driving style, weather, etc. that we deal with on the road. The numbers may not come...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 03-27-2014, 10:50 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,943
Posted By trollbait
Regular maintenance on the Prius, or any hybrid,...

Regular maintenance on the Prius, or any hybrid, doesn't require going to the dealer. Fluids are like any other car. Same with brake work, but the regenerative braking means you might go 100K plus...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 03-27-2014, 05:25 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,943
Posted By trollbait
I was averaging 58mpg in my 2005 Prius before I...

I was averaging 58mpg in my 2005 Prius before I sold it, and it had a lower EPA rating than the current one. The average here for the gen3 is around 48mpg, but if you were beating EPA in the Metro,...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 03-25-2014, 05:08 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,943
Posted By trollbait
The current Prius gets 50mpg combined. That beats...

The current Prius gets 50mpg combined. That beats the Metro's, with 1L 3cylinder with 5spd manual, pre-2008 ratings. Adjusted for current testing methodology, that the Prius was tested under, that...
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