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Lighten up dudes, you guys are so conditioned by the MSM trying to shove Yugos down our throats, that you instinctively don't even consider a place for small cars.

This new trend actually started when one of the car companies (can't remember which) started selling a well-built, but stripped down car in Eastern Europe, and then selling the same car, but with the usual bells and whistles that us Westerners tend to prefer for twice the price. The Western Europeans wanted the cheap car big-time, something all the Suits with MBAs never expected.

For someone who drives to work 5 miles a day, I don't have a lot of use in bringing 2 tons with me each way. I just a car that's reliable and has air conditioning and can fit me and some luggage.

Given that my only other option (for a new vehicle) would be a motorcycle, I'll take one of these peckers any day.

If companies want to build these cars, let them. If the government then jumps in and demands that we buy them - then scream.

"For someone who drives to work 5 miles a day, I don't have a lot of use in bringing 2 tons with me each way. I just a car that's reliable and has air conditioning and can fit me and some luggage."

Exactly. I drive 5 each way as well. Right now I drive a Bonneville, but even that's a little on the big size. Next car I'm going to downsize a bit, an Accord I think.

People should drive what they like, but they should pay attention. Cell phones and cars are worse than booze and cars, and that's a fact. Where is MADD on this one?

Eventually the price of gas will force most people out of SUVs. But, doesn't matter to me, I just do what works for me.