re: #438 Bagua

Agreed. Though the pollution controls certainly add to the cost and reduce the mileage, they are less of an influence than the safety items. In my view, the safety is worth the extra costs. But we will test my opinion when oil spikes over $150 /bbl again.

Certainly, I like my 8 airbags in my GTI. But if we’re really to lower our dependence on dino juice and reduce pollution, something’s gotta give.

(I also have an ulterior motive: light cars are more fun to drive)