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Having owned a 2008 Smart Passion, I will say it is a surprisingly well engineered vehicle. You will find many consumers complaining about the transmission. Most magazine editors, consumers and tire kickers don't know how to drive the Smart. The car technically has a manual transmission. Have you ever left your foot on the accelerator when shifting
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E 85 capabilities is a bad move! Far more costly to produce for less efficiency. Hopefully it won't be to late for American auto makers to produce vehicles that people need. Consumers are demanding more efficient vehicles. Behemoth hybrids that still only obtain 20 mpg. Not a good idea. . . . .. A smaller 6 cylinder dual mode hybrid powerplant in
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Bring on the diesel. . . . . I am ready for change!!! I have been driving around in my 1987 Mercedes 300td wagon!!! With 223k miles, It still pulls almost 30 mpg in comparison to the comparable gas car obtaining about 20 mpg. Bmw is launching it's first set of diesel's in the U.S. since the 524td back in the mid 80's. BMW will launch a 3
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EXCITED FOR BOTH: Although I would love a plug in Prius....I was actually able to place an order for a new Volt. Let's hope this is another revolution for GM. They need it! I have searched high and low for ways to order my new plug-in Prius. So far, I have failed. There is so much to love about the green car craze. The most interesting factor is
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KBB'S DUE DILIGENCE: Hybrid's are just beginning to make their impact on our society. Even electric vehicles will need a backup to meet the performance of current vehicles. That backup will most likely consist of some type of IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) technology. I am just one of the analyst's throughout the U.S. responsible for obtaining
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Diesel vehicles have softened a bit in the market due to rising prices. Consumers need to be aware of the models available to them, and the dramatic increase in fuel mileage compared to conventional gas cars. Take a test drive!! Aside from pickup trucks, our only exposure to diesel vehicles is someone who's 1984 Mercedes 300D with 350k miles on