Suggestion For Automakers

[bronsin]

Why isnt anyone in the industry building an economy dedicated car? People will buy it not because of the social status that comes with a car but solely for the fuel economy. (and lets throw in Toyota durability to sweeten the deal)

Like the Smart it could have a 1000 cc engine. Who cares if it takes 20 seconds to get to 60 mph? It wouldnt need silly features like ABS, traction control, keyless entry and power locks, windows, and mirrors.

We could throw the silly EPA mileage numbers out the window also. The car would come with its own manual showing how to drive it for max mpg. So if testing and technique achieved 50 mpg there would be diirections as to how to GET 50 mpg. They could advertise "this car gets 50 mpg" and put that on the sticker. There would be no disappointments.

Perhaps the manufacturer could get the government to waive silly safety and emission requirements. I mean, it would get all the safety features and emission requirements up to say 2001. Riding a motorcycle as I do (which doesnt even have seatbelts) safety starts and ends in your head, not in the features of the car. Exempting the car from these things would also make the car cheaper and save money.

It might even help the economy, providing people with cheap reliable transportation. The car might even prove so popular it would sell in the millions, providing out of work people with good jobs.

Am I wrong?

What say you?