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Originally Posted by blur
. . . until they realize it decreases their mileage by about 5 mpg. Light weight is an amazing attribute, and many recent manufacturers have realized that. Notice the absence of spare tire kits, ambitious next gen miata goals, and experimentation with aluminum chassis in a number of companies. Less is more.
So whats the reason for the price jump?
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lightweight costs money to do correctly. thats what i mean. its way easier to have a piggishly heavy little car than to make it lightweight, and sell it for twice the price than if it wasnt lightweight... aluminum chassis? we wont see that on everyday cars for a while, if ever, imo. the NSX had an aluminum chassis, how come the civic and accord dont after 2 decades?
why does any car get a price hike? materials cost? added features? whatever. the point is, the car didnt come out at 38k, it ended up there. its impact was mainly felt when it came out, not when it withered away after almost a decade...