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To answer an earlier poster wondering why they can't build small, super fuel efficient, reliable cars like her Datsun, the answer is: government.<br> <br> The EPA has mandated tougher emissions controls for gasoline engines now than they had back in the late 70's/early 80's. We're using more petrol in the name of cutting back on pollution.<br> <br> Something that a lot of folks don't think about when buying cars nowadays is looking for a manual transmission. You'll always get better mileage with a manual than a big heavy slushbox. If you're willing to row through the gears (instead of being lazy like most American drivers) you can save a few extra MPGs. Of course, if you spend your days in bumper-to-bumper traffic... Well maybe an auto is okay.<br> <br> I've been perfectly happy with my '05 VW Golf turbodiesel - a solid 46 MPG with 700 miles to a tank being very common.<br> <br> It's too bad Diesel is almost $1/gallon MORE than gas here; modern Diesels are very, very clean, comfortable and the high torque means great acceleration!
By Zach
