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Originally Posted by loesch
I have a theory about why these horrid, start-stop systems are catching on. It's not because it's a selling point that the car gets another 5mpg.The president says that by 2025 cars need to average 55mpg. There are stages to this political move. Car makers need 35.5mpg by 2016. If they disagree they get the bad rep of being pollution contributors. These stupid start-stop engines are the only way they can meet the numbers. It's a horrible thought but this resurrection of the muscle car war that we are seeing now is once again nearing its end.
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Ive had late night scotch induced musings on the parallels between the 1960s and the early 2000s.
Its not just on the power wars, either. Car design was interesting and unique as well. Weve since recovered from the Malez (sp?) era of terrible looking cars. But in the 60s everything was unique and interesting looking, much like what we have now.
Its the first time in my life that ive looked at one of the cheapest cars on the market and said, hey thats actually kinda nice.
Maybe ive had too much scotch tonight...