120 MPG; Need I Say More?

BraggSurvivor · 06-07-2008, 04:38 PM

120 MPG!

Fuel efficient cars are being specifically blocked from entry into the U.S. & Canadian market. Ford and GM sell fuel efficient cars in Europe right now. But they won't/can't sell them here.

Has anyone seen the Tato Nano for $2500.00 out the door?

tacmedic · 06-07-2008, 04:44 PM

I've looked at the Tata Nano before, they look pretty similar to a smart car in a lot of ways, only way more affordable. I agree that it is outrageous that these cars can't be sold here due to various restriction imposed by the government. When I was in Spain last year it was a rarity to see a car that didn't get at least 40-50 mpg (when converted from metric of course.).

Sam Reeves · 06-07-2008, 04:46 PM

They probably don't meet our safety or emission standards. That was the case with the super cheap car from India.

BraggSurvivor · 06-07-2008, 04:49 PM

For $2500.00, I'd buy 10 of them for my sales team/project managers. Even if they were like a disposable Bic lighter and lasted 3-4 years, it would be worth it.

BraggSurvivor · 06-07-2008, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam Reeves

They probably don't meet our safety or emission standards. That was the case with the super cheap car from India.

Same car I think Sam. There is a good vid on Utube showing them in motion. Why would anyone need more than 3 lug nuts anyways?

BraggSurvivor · 06-07-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam Reeves

They probably don't meet our safety or emission standards. That was the case with the super cheap car from India.

They're probably safer than motorcycles, which are the other high-mileage alternative.

Sam Reeves · 06-07-2008, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BraggSurvivor

They're probably safer than motorcycles, which are the other high-mileage alternative.

You are absolutely right.

wareagle69 · 06-07-2008, 06:32 PM

its a conspiracy same as everything else Elvis is still alive actually he was the guy in the grassy knoll and he also is hanging w/ the little green men at area 51 after they planted all the explosives at the trade centre hmm what I'd forget?

Sam Reeves · 06-07-2008, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by wareagle69

its a conspiracy same as everything else Elvis is still alive actually he was the guy in the grassy knoll and he also is hanging w/ the little green men at area 51 after they planted all the explosives at the trade centre hmm what I'd forget?

If everything is just peachy then why is everybody here putting so much effort into surviving when the SHTF?

Whatcha gonna do when some third world reject is willing to mine silver for $7.50 an hour with no benefits?

KT_Cobra · 06-07-2008, 07:43 PM

Sam, it's because they realise that if they really get hurt or sick that the folks at the hospital are required to take care of them whether or not if they have benefits. I work in the healthcare field, and it's really annoying that those who decide to not have benefits through their workplace even though it's OBVIOUS that they can easily afford them, that they can get the same type of healthcare that those do who spend a fortune each month for it. I know, I know, insurance companies or mostly just a scam, really, but if you were to ever get REALLY sick or hurt it really comes in handy.
I'm all for charity hospitals, but when someone who decides to not buy health insurance for really no reason comes into the hospital and expects EXCELLENT healthcare RIGHT NOW, it really just makes me want to go berserk. I'm not going off on anyone - I'm really just venting. Sorry

wareagle69 · 06-07-2008, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam Reeves

If everything is just peachy then why is everybody here putting so much effort into surviving when the SHTF?

Whatcha gonna do when some third world reject is willing to mine silver for $7.50 an hour with no benefits?

union my friend cvrd also known as vale/inco has one of the largest unions in the world this ain't cowboying my freind this is serious buisness when a scab comes around

Ridge Wolf · 06-07-2008, 10:48 PM

http://www.bugev.net
and then there is a picture of one of the local boys here http://www.columbian.com/ with his invention, top left. Then, for lasting on the internet, since the second link here is the front page which changes daily. This link may stay on the internet a little longer. http://www.columbian.com/news/localN...ectric-car.cfm

Oh, you can get the Bug E now. I am not affiliated. I wish I were.

Ken · 06-07-2008, 10:58 PM

Take a look at the Toyota Prius. 110 HP, EPA 60 mpg / 51 mpg. Large interior, decent trunk space, built in GPS display. So quiet you can't hear it running in either gas or electric mode. Even comes with an emergency kit. Hmmm.....

RBB · 06-08-2008, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken

Take a look at the Toyota Prius. 110 HP, EPA 60 mpg / 51 mpg. Large interior, decent trunk space, built in GPS display. So quiet you can't hear it running in either gas or electric mode. Even comes with an emergency kit. Hmmm.....

A friend has one. I've driven it and am impressed. The constant MPG readout also makes you work at being a more careful driver (careful to get better mileage). She has had it for two years and no problems to date.

06-07-2008, 04:38 PM	#1
BraggSurvivor Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Bragg Creek, Alberta Posts: 1,839	120 MPG; Need I Say More? 120 MPG! Fuel efficient cars are being specifically blocked from entry into the U.S. & Canadian market. Ford and GM sell fuel efficient cars in Europe right now. But they won't/can't sell them here. Has anyone seen the Tato Nano for $2500.00 out the door?

06-07-2008, 06:32 PM	#8
wareagle69 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: northern ontario Posts: 3,955	its a conspiracy same as everything else Elvis is still alive actually he was the guy in the grassy knoll and he also is hanging w/ the little green men at area 51 after they planted all the explosives at the trade centre hmm what I'd forget? __________________ always be prepared-prepare all ways http://wareaglesurvival.blogspot.com

06-07-2008, 07:43 PM	#10
KT_Cobra Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houma, Louisiana Posts: 58	Sam, it's because they realise that if they really get hurt or sick that the folks at the hospital are required to take care of them whether or not if they have benefits. I work in the healthcare field, and it's really annoying that those who decide to not have benefits through their workplace even though it's OBVIOUS that they can easily afford them, that they can get the same type of healthcare that those do who spend a fortune each month for it. I know, I know, insurance companies or mostly just a scam, really, but if you were to ever get REALLY sick or hurt it really comes in handy. I'm all for charity hospitals, but when someone who decides to not buy health insurance for really no reason comes into the hospital and expects EXCELLENT healthcare RIGHT NOW, it really just makes me want to go berserk. I'm not going off on anyone - I'm really just venting. Sorry __________________ <<< Aaaaahhhhhhh!!! Bam! - Bam! - Bam! - Bam! - Bam! - Bam!

06-07-2008, 10:48 PM	#12
Ridge Wolf Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 656	other options http://www.bugev.net and then there is a picture of one of the local boys here http://www.columbian.com/ with his invention, top left. Then, for lasting on the internet, since the second link here is the front page which changes daily. This link may stay on the internet a little longer. http://www.columbian.com/news/localN...ectric-car.cfm Oh, you can get the Bug E now. I am not affiliated. I wish I were. Last edited by Ridge Wolf; 06-07-2008 at 10:56 PM.

06-07-2008, 10:58 PM	#13
Ken Quality Control Director Join Date: May 2008 Location: Massachusetts & Rhode Island Posts: 12,609 Blog Entries: 2	Take a look at the Toyota Prius. 110 HP, EPA 60 mpg / 51 mpg. Large interior, decent trunk space, built in GPS display. So quiet you can't hear it running in either gas or electric mode. Even comes with an emergency kit. Hmmm..... __________________ “Learning is not compulsory. Neither is survival.” W. Edwards Deming Last edited by Ken; 06-07-2008 at 11:06 PM.

06-07-2008, 04:44 PM	#2
tacmedic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 271	I've looked at the Tata Nano before, they look pretty similar to a smart car in a lot of ways, only way more affordable. I agree that it is outrageous that these cars can't be sold here due to various restriction imposed by the government. When I was in Spain last year it was a rarity to see a car that didn't get at least 40-50 mpg (when converted from metric of course.).

06-07-2008, 04:46 PM	#3
Sam Reeves Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Georgia Posts: 678	They probably don't meet our safety or emission standards. That was the case with the super cheap car from India.

06-07-2008, 04:49 PM	#4
BraggSurvivor Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Bragg Creek, Alberta Posts: 1,839	For $2500.00, I'd buy 10 of them for my sales team/project managers. Even if they were like a disposable Bic lighter and lasted 3-4 years, it would be worth it.