Smaller cars becoming a big hit - Acura Forum

jdgomez · 06-14-08, 03:55 AM

Miniature cars are coming to town and they're already a huge hit for many reasons, and fuel efficiency is not the only consumer factor that comes in to play.

"The industry is dealing with one, this economic downtown, which is a slowing in sales like we have had in the past, but this secular change is really remarkable," said Alex Taylor of Fortune Magazine. "People are staying away from trucks and big sports utility vehicles, and pounding on their dealers to get more small cars."

Taylor said high gas prices have certainly pushed people to buy small cars and hybrids.

"Good small cars should get between 28 and 35 miles per gallon if you drive prudently and don't race your friends," he said..."

Source: news10now.com

With the fuel prices today, it really is not surprising that many people are shifting to smaller cars. What do you guys think about this shift? Is it wise to trade in your trucks and SUV's for the smaller cars?

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jwrape · 06-14-08, 08:49 AM

That's exactly why I'm here. I went from a Mustang Gas gussler to a Integra now.

**TireMeltingRSX** · 06-15-08, 11:03 AM

Well, I drive an RSX Type S. Yeah the back seats are small, but the hatch is pretty big and I can fold the rear seats down if I need to. Plus I have a hell of a lot more fun than anyone driving an SUV, and I get 30 miles to the gallon.

4everhonda · 06-21-08, 11:01 AM

Just bought a 2008 mini cooper s for my wife for that very reason. Should be here the end of july.

reginab · 07-09-08, 03:31 AM

I would have to buy a smaller car soon, freaking record oil prices. This is what we little guys go through for the passion of driving down the open road.

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92integ · 07-18-08, 02:39 AM

i drive 1 of those small @$$ smart cars!!

jkin lol i gots a 92 talon AWD TSI

*C25A1guy* · 07-18-08, 02:36 PM

I have already seen the most rubbish car ever to be made on US roads. The G-Wiz

integra_guy · 07-18-08, 03:48 PM

I'm going to pick this up today.

06-14-08, 03:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
jdgomez Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 11	Smaller cars becoming a big hit Miniature cars are coming to town and they're already a huge hit for many reasons, and fuel efficiency is not the only consumer factor that comes in to play. "The industry is dealing with one, this economic downtown, which is a slowing in sales like we have had in the past, but this secular change is really remarkable," said Alex Taylor of Fortune Magazine. "People are staying away from trucks and big sports utility vehicles, and pounding on their dealers to get more small cars." Taylor said high gas prices have certainly pushed people to buy small cars and hybrids. "Good small cars should get between 28 and 35 miles per gallon if you drive prudently and don't race your friends," he said..." Source: news10now.com With the fuel prices today, it really is not surprising that many people are shifting to smaller cars. What do you guys think about this shift? Is it wise to trade in your trucks and SUV's for the smaller cars? ________________________ There is no such thing as an Overdrive.

06-15-08, 11:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
TireMeltingRSX AW's Resident Smartass Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 27 Posts: 28,862 Your Mood: Car 1: 2006 VBP RSX Type S Car 2: 2005 NBP RSX Type S SOLD	Well, I drive an RSX Type S. Yeah the back seats are small, but the hatch is pretty big and I can fold the rear seats down if I need to. Plus I have a hell of a lot more fun than anyone driving an SUV, and I get 30 miles to the gallon. __________________ 2006 VBP RSX Type S

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4everhonda Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Age: 39 Posts: 989 Your Mood:	Just bought a 2008 mini cooper s for my wife for that very reason. Should be here the end of july. __________________ Price and costs arent killing you, the bean counters are.

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92integ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle Age: 19 Posts: 368 Your Mood: Car 1: 1991 civic (B18B1) Car 2: 1992 integra (SOLD) Car 3: 92 Talon Turbo	i drive 1 of those small @$$ smart cars!! jkin lol i gots a 92 talon AWD TSI __________________

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06-14-08, 08:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
jwrape Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 33 Your Mood:	That's exactly why I'm here. I went from a Mustang Gas gussler to a Integra now.

07-09-08, 03:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
reginab Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 10	I would have to buy a smaller car soon, freaking record oil prices. This is what we little guys go through for the passion of driving down the open road. _______________________________________________ Autopartswarehouse.com rocks!

07-18-08, 03:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
integra_guy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 28 Posts: 4,797 Your Mood: Car 1: 98 Acura Integra GS Car 2: 89 Supra Car 3: 98 Supra TT	I'm going to pick this up today. __________________ 1998 Acura Integra GS 1989 Toyota Supra N/A 1998 Toyota Supra TT 1991 Toyota MR-2 N/A

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