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2010-09-17 19:34:09

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Matt, I completely understand why hybrids do well. They are quiet, and have power when Americans need it. That SEAT is a 3 cylinder NVH diassaster with no power ever. Obviously a TDI VW Jetta/Golf is way more civilized, but the cost reflects that as well. The Pollo/Lupo needs to come to the US.

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2010-09-17 19:54:11

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Originally Posted by Matt

Can you elaborate a bit more? I know people with full size trucks getting 30+mpg. They're also quite reliable and tough as nails.

Nope, I cant. It is my opinion and I am sticking to it no matter how stupid anyone thinks it is! Hooray freedom!

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2010-09-17 22:17:20

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If the diesel Polos came over, I might overlook VW's crappy reliability and get one. That's if it comes out before the Leaf, which I would probably get instead.

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2010-09-17 22:34:55

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Originally Posted by natethebrown

You obviously did not watch the video.

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You obviously did not read.

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By the looks of the pictures, it has no suspension at all.

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2010-09-17 22:36:34

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Originally Posted by Isfahan

That's if it comes out before the Leaf, which I would probably get instead.

Isn't the Leaf out now? Or am I few weeks/months ahead of schedule?

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2010-09-17 22:38:15

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Originally Posted by BenFenner

Isn't the Leaf out now? Or am I few weeks/months ahead of schedule?

It is not at my dad's old/new job.

He got his job back at my local Nissan dealership. Going in there tomorrow to do some long awaited work.

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2010-09-18 02:41:30

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Originally Posted by Viprdude

Nope, I cant. It is my opinion and I am sticking to it no matter how stupid anyone thinks it is! Hooray freedom!

Who am I to stop someone from looking like an idiot. Knock yourself out.

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2010-09-18 03:24:25

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Originally Posted by Kickin_Wing

Originally Posted by natethebrown
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By the looks of the pictures, it has no suspension at all. Would not like to buy, thanks. Awesome concept though, +1 for winning $5 million.
You obviously did not watch the video.

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Diesel can suck it.

The cars in the first post as sweet!

I hate durable, long lasting motors that still manage get great gas mileage and can be set up to run off of super cheap alternative fuel sources. /sarcasm. Yay for freedom? Not at the pump. More like yay for unfounded contempt of a practical solution.

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2010-09-18 04:14:08

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Sounds like you guys are getting hurt about my distaste for diesel and now trying to circumnavigate this thread into an attack about me. ADORABLE and TYPICAL...

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2010-09-18 11:23:21

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Originally Posted by Kickin_Wing

You obviously did not read.

I don't get it then. If you watched the movie why would you even question if they had a suspension or not? I don't remember seeing a picture of a suspension on any car when it is driving down the road...

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