Getting a little OT... I guess you guys heard that Obama wants to raise the avg mpg of large trucks, and the truck manufacturers are backing his plan. They say it'll add value to the trucks by making them more economical to operate, and I agree with that. What I'm wondering, is why the hell does it take a governmental mandate to make trucks more fuel efficient? I'd think that would be a good selling point. I'd sure as shit buy a Peterbilt over a Mack if it gave me 20% better gas mileage, especially at the estimated 6-7mpg. That's like driving down the road throwing dollar bills out the window. What am I missing here?
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Btw, MOPAR ftw!
It depends on if it comes at a cost to power. I had a gf who's dad ran a tanker truck business. The first thing he did was rip the governors off all the trucks so they could go faster, and haul more loads. Sometimes getting the job done faster makes more $$$ than fuel efficiency.
I'm hoping a snuson buddy can offer some good advice. I found a 2009 Honda Ruckus (scooter) on craigslist today for $1800. I talked him down to $1650....
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