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j8ear · 12-19-2003, 11:09 PM

The same v8 in a ford LTD or lincoln continental 20 even 15 years ago was getting 6-8 city 8-10 highway. Now cars of similar characteristics or class are using slightly smaller engines, which develop 15-25% more horsepower and torque, uses 50 percent less fuel, and puts out 15 percent less polution. I'm no environmental scientist or economist, but to me that is a significant improvement in power, efficiency, and economy.

The only thing well equipped in the 8-10k range is a 3-4 year old used car, too.

Granted huge, polluting, inefficient bohemoths are out there...that is a culture thing in the states. EVERY car company is accomodating that market. This is what many people are buying, but NOT the only option availalble to them.

Even still my 79 bronco gets 6 or 7 mpg and could pull an Excursion over the Rockies (it's not a daily driver mind you, but a plow rig for my in laws compound) and weighs in at around 5700lbs. She's a bohemeth to be sure. An Excursion gets 10-12 mpg I believe.

What you talking about Cynthetiq? (this is supposed to be in my best Arnold Drummond voice)

-bear

12-19-2003, 11:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
j8ear Gentlemen Farmer Location: Middle of nowhere, Jersey	The same v8 in a ford LTD or lincoln continental 20 even 15 years ago was getting 6-8 city 8-10 highway. Now cars of similar characteristics or class are using slightly smaller engines, which develop 15-25% more horsepower and torque, uses 50 percent less fuel, and puts out 15 percent less polution. I'm no environmental scientist or economist, but to me that is a significant improvement in power, efficiency, and economy. The only thing well equipped in the 8-10k range is a 3-4 year old used car, too. Granted huge, polluting, inefficient bohemoths are out there...that is a culture thing in the states. EVERY car company is accomodating that market. This is what many people are buying, but NOT the only option availalble to them. Even still my 79 bronco gets 6 or 7 mpg and could pull an Excursion over the Rockies (it's not a daily driver mind you, but a plow rig for my in laws compound) and weighs in at around 5700lbs. She's a bohemeth to be sure. An Excursion gets 10-12 mpg I believe. What you talking about Cynthetiq? (this is supposed to be in my best Arnold Drummond voice) -bear __________________ It's alot easier to ask for forgiveness then it is to ask for permission. Last edited by j8ear; 12-19-2003 at 11:11 PM..