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#337 of 341 Re: Get Ready For The Tata [gagrice]
by ateixeira
Oct 25, 2012 (12:35 pm)
Autoweek tested all the 40mpg club and the two that could sustain 40mpg even at 70mph in real world driving were the Golf TDI and the Mazda3 SkyActiv.
That they also happen to be towards the sporty side of their segments doesn't hurt, either.
#338 of 341 Re: Get Ready For The Tata [ateixeira]
by plekto
Oct 28, 2012 (6:13 pm)
So basically we'll be getting a $2500 car with some safety bits added and a terrible automatic transmission for something like $9000, or about a $5000 markup over cost.
The ONLY thing about the Tata Nano that's worthwhile about it is the super cheap price. If you want a $10K car, just get a cheap Yaris or similar.
#339 of 341 Re: Get Ready For The Tata [plekto]
by hpmctorque
Oct 29, 2012 (7:12 am)
"If you want a $10K car, just get a..." decent used car. Fewer compromises.
#340 of 341 Re: Get Ready For The Tata [hpmctorque]
by plekto
Oct 29, 2012 (10:28 pm)
That's really the same thing, though.
"For you, only 4x markup..."
Americans might be into fads, but we're not complete idiots.