Originally Posted by MaDalton

this kind of sums it up:

http://articles.nydailynews.com/2012...40mpg-new-cars

average MPG in the US is 24, in Europe between 40 and 50

does one really need a F150? and big V8 engines when the speed limit is 55 or 65 mp/h?

most people could cut their costs for gas by 50% if they drove something like a Jetta or Passat (or similar)