23rd Aug 2012, 08:59

Are you talking about a commuter car or a classic car? My classic car gets 10 MPG, but is also worth over 50k. Insurance is 300 year and it's fun. It is on one side of my garage, ready to go.

As far as accidents; I have had a minor fender bender in 40 years of driving. I have a relative with a Mini Cooper; great MPG, but believe me, I would hate to be in an accident in it. Get hit by a truck; it's gone.

It seems your argument is all about cheap transportation. That's fine, but many love driving. My home is paid for, and I have a good retirement nest egg. I have a relative (retired engineer) with a 4 seat Cessna airplane. The way I see it, the enjoyment keeps him alive and healthy. I would rather do that then sit at home admiring my bank balance and laying on the couch.

23rd Aug 2012, 17:10

Find me one (non turbo) 4 banger from today that has more horses, torque, acceleration than let's say a 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30.

Fuel economy doesn't matter, simply because that is not the reason people buy those muscle cars.