What type of car would you buy?

I've actually started trying to sell my truck with hopes of buying a car a little better on gas and more fun to drive. So far this is my favorite considering all of the goodies you get for the price:
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On that note also, if anyone is looking for a 2007 GMC Canyon...I have one ready to sell.

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Originally Posted by sacolton

If I were to buy a new car, I'd give the finger to the oil companies and buy a Mitsubishi MiEV. 100% electric.

http://bestcartechnology.com/wp-cont...r-picture1.jpg

http://i.mitsubishicars.com/cmn/img/iMiev-112-MPGe.png

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Why must everything fuel efficient be so god-awful ugly? Does zero styling help with the gas mileage?

BradR, that is a cool looking Hyundai. They have really stepped their game up IMO.

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Originally Posted by adaniel

Does zero styling help with the gas mileage?

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Unfortunately, yes. Good aerodynamics are essential to fuel economy, but so is light weight, which presumes less length - and the two of them don't play well together. So all your fuel misers have the general contours of an egg on a slant, or they're priced out the wazoo and aren't that miserly. (See: Fisker Karma, which is quite lovely but which weighs over two and a half tons.)

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Originally Posted by adaniel

I've had my 2011 Camaro 1SS/RS for about 10 months now and cannot wipe the smile off my face. I've actually noticed a lot on the road around town in the last 6 months.

The thing has scary power, 400 hp. Gas mileage around town stinks (rated 16 mpg, but realistically 14-15 mpg), but is very good on the highway (25 mpg on my last trip to the 'rents in Dallas).

I obviously haven't had it that long, but so far I've been very impressed with the quality, especially considering I've had less than stellar results with American cars. Obviously they are not the most practical cars. But then again I have no kids to shuttle back and forth either.

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I still love my 2008 retractable hardtop Miata. Got it from an OKC couple. I was their only bidder for it on Ebay 3 years ago for $22,900. Their dream car became my dream car. It's 4 cyl motor means low insurance rates. It gets around 31 mpg on the highway. It's Bose audio system is okay. And it's quality seems just fine and problem free. Everyone who knows Miata knows it's a fun car and I agree, especially with the top down.

I have a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Horrible gas mileage, but overall, it's a great car. Pretty tough.

No heat was insane at times, but I never missed air conditioning, even in the summer of 1980. Now, in my advancing age, it might be worse than no heat.

Bugs & buses rule.

Driving in this part of the world without air-conditioning produces fatalities.

Should have laws mandating that before worrying about mileage.

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Originally Posted by adaniel

Why must everything fuel efficient be so god-awful ugly? Does zero styling help with the gas mileage?

BradR, that is a cool looking Hyundai. They have really stepped their game up IMO.

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This would be a great car for yard work.

Does it have a brush-hog attachment?

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Originally Posted by adaniel

Why must everything fuel efficient be so god-awful ugly? Does zero styling help with the gas mileage?

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http://vastpavers.com/blog/wp-conten...9/05/tesla.jpg

Tesla

I love Tesla's styling. It looks so sleek and fast.

just like its namesake . . .
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Originally Posted by BradR

I love Tesla's styling. It looks so sleek and fast.

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lol...Thank Lotus for that.

/might buy an Exige next, if I can find one to see if I fit in the dang thing