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MaryH (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 09:07 AM Original message |
Why Don't We All Drive Minis in Protest |
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LynzM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 09:09 AM Response to Original message |
1. They get like 45 MPG, right? |
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trotsky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 09:10 AM Response to Reply #1 |
2. That's what I'm waiting for - a purple one! |
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MaryH (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 09:11 AM Response to Reply #1 |
5. They get great mileage. And I'm sure you could find purple. |
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lukasahero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 12:09 PM Response to Reply #1 |
31. We have one and no, gas mileage isn't THAT good |
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LynzM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 03:42 PM Response to Reply #31 |
47. I was reading about the fact that... |
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lukasahero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 04:24 PM Response to Reply #47 |
49. Wow, that sucks. |
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prof_science (343 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 02:04 PM Response to Reply #1 |
40. My motorcycle gets 65 MPG... |
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RivetJoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 09:10 AM Response to Original message |
3. Europe |
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MaryH (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 09:13 AM Response to Reply #3 |
7. Most people can't afford those big cars like Jaguar. |
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RivetJoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 09:13 AM Response to Reply #7 |
8. Yeah...right... |
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veteran_for_peace (372 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 09:10 AM Response to Original message |
4. I have a GEO Metro Hatchback |
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radwriter0555 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 09:11 AM Response to Original message |
6. Already did that. Got rid of the explorer and got a Scion XA |
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MaryH (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 09:14 AM Response to Reply #6 |
9. That is a really cute car! |
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radwriter0555 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 12:23 PM Response to Reply #9 |
34. I don't know, I don't "do" snow, but you can definitely check |
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Marxdem (151 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 09:15 AM Response to Original message |
10. Even repubs are getting in on this now |
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demokatgurrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 09:15 AM Response to Original message |
11. Hybrids. but the problem is if we all buy new cars, it |
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DBoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 09:44 AM Response to Reply #11 |
18. Almost all hybrids are Japanese |
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Kitsune (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 12:07 PM Response to Reply #18 |
30. Yay Prius! |
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htuttle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 09:15 AM Response to Original message |
12. Who needs four wheels? |
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Im_Your_Huckleberry (160 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 01:13 PM Response to Reply #12 |
35. hey, no fair! |
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htuttle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 01:37 PM Response to Reply #35 |
36. The Vino has a two stroke engine, I think |
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mcg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 09:17 AM Response to Original message |
13. www.greencars.org |
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LynzM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 11:26 AM Response to Reply #13 |
25. Thank you |
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hang a left (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 09:18 AM Response to Original message |
14. Got mine in black. |
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Ninga (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 09:44 AM Response to Reply #14 |
17. We got our Yellow Mini convertible last night......damn cool. |
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hang a left (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 11:21 AM Response to Reply #17 |
24. I am jealous. n/t |
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LiberalEsto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 09:18 AM Response to Original message |
15. Because they'll run us over with their SUV deathmobiles |
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Dufaeth (764 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 09:30 AM Response to Original message |
16. I would if I didn't have to have an SUV for work :( |
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MaryH (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 09:52 AM Response to Reply #16 |
19. Just get a sunroof. |
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Dufaeth (764 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 09:54 AM Response to Reply #19 |
20. ;) |
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MaryH (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 10:20 AM Response to Reply #16 |
22. I knew a guy who was 7 feet or something and he just |
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PSUDem (33 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 11:30 AM Response to Reply #16 |
26. The tall guy from Penn and Teller fits |
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molly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 09:58 AM Response to Original message |
21. Because I have no job. |
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formernaderite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 10:24 AM Response to Original message |
23. Why would you drive a foreign car instead of one made by unionized.... |
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OxQQme (694 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 11:56 AM Response to Reply #23 |
28. Made in USA ? |
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hatrack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 03:39 PM Response to Reply #23 |
46. Because when I had to buy a car, there were no American hybrids |
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ClassWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 11:34 AM Response to Original message |
27. Sounds good - you buying?? |
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LizW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 12:05 PM Response to Original message |
29. Minis are adorable |
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omnithrope (260 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 12:09 PM Response to Original message |
32. I prefer my motorcycle, thankyouverymuch. |
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idiosyncratic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 12:14 PM Response to Original message |
33. They need PREMIUM gas. |
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movie_girl99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 01:42 PM Response to Original message |
37. i had a Jetta TDi |
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Pithlet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 01:53 PM Response to Original message |
38. If these had come out just a bit earlier then they did. |
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ArkDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 02:01 PM Response to Original message |
39. I just run everywhere. |
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MadHound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 02:08 PM Response to Original message |
41. Better idea, buy anything diesel, convert the fuel lines over to metal |
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Marxdem (151 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 03:33 PM Response to Original message |
42. Heres an interesting comment on this book |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 03:35 PM Response to Original message |
43. I'd rather drive a Honda Civic |
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Kipepeo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 03:36 PM Response to Original message |
44. Ok, if you buy me one :) |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 03:37 PM Response to Original message |
45. My Honda Accord gets pretty good mileage |
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lectrobyte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-10-04 03:48 PM Response to Original message |
48. If not a Mini, at least something economical. Peak Oil, etc., gas is |
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