New Mini Fj Cruiser!!! - Page 2

**Hindsight** · 06-08-2008, 02:17 PM

I like it, but it does me no good unless it is 4 wheel drive

Doc

emu67 · 06-09-2008, 12:29 AM

Seems ridiculous to me that it only gets 40 to 45 mpg. About 30 years ago when the original Civics came out, didn't they get 50 mpg and they were slightly bigger? What's up with the lack of forward progress of more efficient gas engines??

**rrjames** · 06-09-2008, 07:13 AM

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emu67 previously said:

What's up with the lack of forward progress of more efficient gas engines??

THE EPA LAWS FOR ONE. I'm slightly younger compared to other guys on the forums however I know you can squeeze an instant 5mpg by removing your catalytic converter

and a few more by going back to leaded fuels.
*DISCLAIMER* Removal of a catalytic converter is illegal, and I'm 99% sure leaded gas is as well on public roads. Do not attempt to make your engine more gas efficient no matter how tempting it may be!

But hey I mean 25% efficiency engines are great because they make less pollution per volume.

Funny thing about this is you make more pollution to burn all the extra fuel needed to go the same distance. Cars actually used to get better mileage. I think the real question here ought to be: What exactly is the EPA fighting for here again?

shane4x4 · 06-09-2008, 07:19 AM

If I can get it in all black, I'm in

wesayso · 06-09-2008, 07:22 AM

Quote:

rrjames previously said:

THE EPA LAWS FOR ONE. I'm slightly younger compared to other guys on the forums however I know you can squeeze an instant 5mpg by removing your catalytic converter

and a few more by going back to leaded fuels.
*DISCLAIMER* Removal of a catalytic converter is illegal, and I'm 99% sure leaded gas is as well on public roads. Do not attempt to make your engine more gas efficient no matter how tempting it may be!

But hey I mean 25% efficiency engines are great because they make less pollution per volume.

Funny thing about this is you make more pollution to burn all the extra fuel needed to go the same distance. Cars actually used to get better mileage. I think the real question here ought to be: What exactly is the EPA fighting for here again?

Spot on.

FrankieFJ · 06-09-2008, 07:48 AM

It has a decent approach angle!

***Bostonian1976*** · 06-09-2008, 08:31 AM

very cool. is it already being made? is it coming Stateside?

FJYankeeFan · 06-09-2008, 08:34 AM

Not very practical for driving the family around in.

rawheid · 06-09-2008, 08:40 AM

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Bostonian1976 previously said:

very cool. is it already being made? is it coming Stateside?

they are already here... there was one behind me on the road the other day... theyve been here for a couple of months, but availability is limited.. i think there were 20 coming to my area as of a few months ago... i know one person that purchased one a while back .. but had to wait for it to get here.

CaliChaos · 06-09-2008, 08:43 AM

now with more link goodness:

Smart Crosstown - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Smart (automobile - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

another in the family is the "Crossblade"

smart (Mercedes Benz) SALE in USA*
Smart Crossblade: An Expression Of Personal Freedom And Independence

available in Europe since 2002.

topics here:
Smart Car of America - Smart Car Fortwo Forums

Looks like th Crosstown is still concept right now. No sales date.