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16Sammie Sophomore Author Florida Posts:110 Points:22,595 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 7:02:46 AM Ignore 16Sammie Report Abuse The tide has finally turned. A major new survey has discovered that Americans now identify fuel economy as the most important consideration in the purchase of a new car. The Consumer Reports study (1,702 responses from adults in households that had at least one car) noted a number of reasons why people choose particular cars but fuel economy is, at long last, number one. For decades, fuel economy was nowhere on the list of American wants; safety made its way up the list 20 or 30 years ago but since then it’s been performance, performance, performance. Now, 37 per cent of respondents name fuel economy as their leading consideration in car shopping. Quality, safety and value were next, all polling less than half of fuel economy’s votes. Performance languished in the basement at 6 per cent. Visit The Globe and Mail for full article

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The tide has finally turned. A major new survey has discovered that Americans now identify fuel economy as the most important consideration in the purchase of a new car. The Consumer Reports study (1,702 responses from adults in households that had at least one car) noted a number of reasons why people choose particular cars but fuel economy is, at long last, number one.

For decades, fuel economy was nowhere on the list of American wants; safety made its way up the list 20 or 30 years ago but since then it’s been performance, performance, performance. Now, 37 per cent of respondents name fuel economy as their leading consideration in car shopping. Quality, safety and value were next, all polling less than half of fuel economy’s votes. Performance languished in the basement at 6 per cent.
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TripleHs Champion Author Austin Posts:3,435 Points:940,090 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 2:25:12 AM Ignore TripleHs Report Abuse i would put overall cost (selling price + energy price) on top of the list
TruthMatters Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,586 Points:558,555 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 10:35:17 PM Ignore TruthMatters Report Abuse Only now we discover that fuel efficiency is priority number one?
Jkent1953 Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:2,126 Points:467,660 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 10:31:56 AM Ignore Jkent1953 Report Abuse I need to haul boxes of materials for work. I would love a fuel efficient car, but I need a vehicle that will carry my supplies. That is #1 for me.
lxandrthegr8 Sophomore Author Toronto Posts:166 Points:212,345 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 10:31:39 AM Ignore lxandrthegr8 Report Abuse They have my vote too !
BEGTWO Champion Author Maryland Posts:2,072 Points:750,640 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 10:13:53 AM Ignore BEGTWO Report Abuse Then they better make those SUV's more efficient!! People LOVE them!!!!
jorobins538 Champion Author Chicago Posts:4,742 Points:643,570 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 10:09:11 AM Ignore jorobins538 Report Abuse go green!
mastermariner Champion Author Texas Posts:4,820 Points:520,450 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 10:01:52 AM Ignore mastermariner Report Abuse Its only when it hurts in the pocket that we wake up.
Cashless Champion Author Akron Posts:3,655 Points:761,030 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 9:45:37 AM Ignore Cashless Report Abuse Yes. I have noticed more fuel efficient cars on the road.
YaBassa Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,566 Points:543,825 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 9:39:25 AM Ignore YaBassa Report Abuse I wonder who the target group was for this study. The results of such studies are malleable.
TerrySawchuk All-Star Author British Columbia Posts:850 Points:305,395 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 9:27:29 AM Ignore TerrySawchuk Report Abuse Always a good thing.
Norm10 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,396 Points:165,955 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 9:15:50 AM Ignore Norm10 Report Abuse A winning combination for car sales - higher gas mileage, better quality and lower vehicle prices.
cdrrod Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:4,286 Points:809,525 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 9:08:05 AM Ignore cdrrod Report Abuse Ahh, I think this has been # 1 for quite a while....
Cakes77 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:5,285 Points:1,677,295 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 9:00:18 AM Ignore Cakes77 Report Abuse A very helpful article here. Thanks for posting this.
tatker Champion Author Asheville Posts:2,100 Points:585,355 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 8:53:15 AM Ignore tatker Report Abuse yep b/c there's only so much oil.
EricBrazil Champion Author Miami Posts:2,244 Points:494,175 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 8:46:13 AM Ignore EricBrazil Report Abuse It should be, until we replace that fuel source for good.
leraar2 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:3,899 Points:814,405 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 8:44:27 AM Ignore leraar2 Report Abuse base auto excise taxes on the CUBIC INCHES of the engine rather than the value of the car.
gandalfthegrey1 Champion Author Houston Posts:1,184 Points:384,785 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 8:20:32 AM Ignore gandalfthegrey1 Report Abuse For the last 3-4 years we have been brainwashed day in and day out with fuel economy, fuel efficiency, hatred of fossil fuels and green fuel. This only confirms that the brainwashing is working.
dr047 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,726 Points:542,445 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 8:19:08 AM Ignore dr047 Report Abuse Buy products "Made in the U.S.A." and stop sending jobs and oil to China!
molebaby96 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:2,173 Points:529,005 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 8:04:33 AM Ignore molebaby96 Report Abuse Henry Ford made a 4 cylinder that got 25 MPG, you would think that in 100 years every car makers should have 4 cylinders that get at least 50 MPG.
dorisntx Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:2,079 Points:665,755 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 7:59:28 AM Ignore dorisntx Report Abuse ok
bluestang96 Veteran Author Ohio Posts:268 Points:107,865 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 7:45:50 AM Ignore bluestang96 Report Abuse It is high on my list!
cmptrmush Champion Author Detroit Posts:3,755 Points:766,445 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 7:44:17 AM Ignore cmptrmush Report Abuse I have had an opinion very similar to johntxx in that fuel economy certainly plays a part of my decision. But I really need the entire package to come together before I buy a car. If fuel efficiency was the absolute number one factor, we would all be driving scooters or some other high mileage vehicle.
johntxx Champion Author Texas Posts:2,937 Points:643,795 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 7:37:38 AM Ignore johntxx Report Abuse News or Opinion? "I’ve made optimistic predictions before only to be disappointed again and again. But it feels different this time. Americans are starting to get it. Hurt ’em at the gas pumps long enough and they change. Imagine how quickly they could solve several of their problems with a good, stiff carbon tax." This opinion is not shared by me. Fuel efficiency is a factor for me, and with the ridiculously high prices we've been gouged recently, maybe a little more so, but will never be number 1. If it were I be riding a Vespa scooter on my 45 mile commute to work, fighting all the elements, and hating life for all the discomfort. For me it's total value. In addition to looking at the numbers like price, safety, efficiency and warranty, I have to not only sit in, but drive the vehicle. Comfort, handling and ride should be big factors when purchasing a vehicle since it is a large investment that you will be spending quite a bit of time in. [Edited by: johntxx at 6/1/2012 7:42:35 AM EST]
buckets42 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,690 Points:329,550 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 7:37:38 AM Ignore buckets42 Report Abuse Reminds me of the Jimmy Carter days - ughh!
ClarkSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,219 Points:1,039,105 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 7:36:40 AM Ignore ClarkSC Report Abuse Not necessarily.
thefrog31 All-Star Author New York Posts:901 Points:454,440 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 7:34:54 AM Ignore thefrog31 Report Abuse Been driving a 4 cylinder chevy malibu for almost 5 years and I love it.
kenji554 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:1,217 Points:533,070 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 7:33:21 AM Ignore kenji554 Report Abuse Yes it is
Evilmaddog Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,461 Points:984,275 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 7:25:51 AM Ignore Evilmaddog Report Abuse preach fuel efficiency, then lower it with ethanol?
16Sammie Sophomore Author Florida Posts:110 Points:22,595 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 7:23:53 AM Ignore 16Sammie Report Abuse "We have oil everywhere and the crude oil inventory reported earlier today at 384.7 million barrels, is at the highest level seen since 1990": Why doesn't fuel prices reflect the 1990's?
gs7101 Champion Author San Antonio Posts:5,653 Points:395,795 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 7:18:43 AM Ignore gs7101 Report Abuse I didn't get to vote!
Nicoalbum Champion Author Ottawa Posts:6,167 Points:1,216,725 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 7:11:38 AM Ignore Nicoalbum Report Abuse Bad times have arrived
ForeignBody All-Star Author Georgia Posts:537 Points:443,650 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 7:10:12 AM Ignore ForeignBody Report Abuse Save pennies on fuel and lose dollars on depreciation. The true cost is fuel and everything else, including insurance, maintenance and depreciation.
ggt49 All-Star Author Grand Rapids Posts:665 Points:532,315 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 7:05:43 AM Ignore ggt49 Report Abuse True.