How fuel efficient is your car?

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@peterw24 (318)
Australia
January 20, 2007 5:53am CST
Do you consider the fuel efficientcy when buying a new car? Do you drive a smaller car to save fuel? Does your current vehicle use alot of fuel?
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lloyd_07
@lloyd_07 (167)
• Australia
23 Jan 07
Not really. Cars that use fuel are generally cooler, and personally a car isn't just a mode of transportation, it has to be cool. Thats why my car is a 3.8 liter supercharged 6. However having said that, I don't think its too bad on petrol.
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peterw24
@peterw24 (318)
• Australia
23 Jan 07
Hybrids don't really have all that much appeal do they? They would be more suited for a conservative driver who isn't aiming to impress anyone.
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peterw24
@peterw24 (318)
• Australia
23 Jan 07
Some Hybrids, do infact, look ok, but compared to a nice petrol v8, they don't stand a chance for appeal.
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lloyd_07
@lloyd_07 (167)
• Australia
23 Jan 07
Not to mention in the lifetime of a Hybrid, it actually produces more emissions than a Hummer. Simply because you have to manufacture the expensive technology, and then dispose of battery's. Not to mention if you want fuel efficiency, there are more efficient diesels. However I wouldn't buy one of them either, sound like tractors. But really, hybrid cars are just a con, like recycling.
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gexi1987
@gexi1987 (329)
• China
20 Jan 07
well friend.it's sure i will consider fuel efficient when choose a car.it's not only from economical aspect but from the care of evironment.global warming is a result we exhaust too much gas to the atomsphere.we should change the situation now.asian cars have the advantage of high fuel efficiency.i prefer them.good luck.
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finlander60
@finlander60 (1804)
• United States
27 Feb 07
I don't buy new cars. The newest car I ever bought was also the worst mistake I have ever made. And the most expensive mistake, too. I always consider the fuel efficiency of any car I buy. I drive a 1991 Mercury Capri Convertible. I bought it three years ago at a yard sale for $900, and drove it home. It is a small car. When I got it the fuel mileage was about 30 Miles Per Gallon of fuel. With careful driving, good maintenance, and some fuel additives that I have found, I now get over 40 Miles Per Gallon of fuel. I consider that to be doing VERY WELL. If you would like to find out what I am using to achieve these remarkable results you may check out my blog at: http://bobscarstuff.blogspot.com I also have a Waterless Car Wash that does a great job of keeping this car looking good and protected from the elements. You may check out my Company sponsored website for this product at this address: www.dwgint.net/finlander
GustavoAlmeida
@GustavoAlmeida (301)
• Portugal
20 Jan 07
Yes, I might think of a Honda hybrid. My car averages about 8 liters for each 100 kms.
justreal
@justreal (2364)
• Canada
21 Jan 07
I have a Mitsubishi Lancer 2006 an OZ Ralley. It takes about $35-40 dollars a week in average. With high prices of gas, I find it not bad.
imrajesh
@imrajesh (1965)
• India
20 Jan 07
my car is santro and it gives around 18 km per litre. fuel efficieny is pretty low when it is old and it is high when new. santro is a small car and it is better than others in the same segment