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With gas prices rising, automakers have healthy supplies of fuel-efficient cars

Cleveland Plain Dealer -- CLEVELAND, Ohio -- If you want a hybrid or any car that gets 40 miles a gallon or more, head to any dealership in town. Odds are, you'll have plenty of choices.

Even with gas prices staying close to $4 a gallon and sales of small cars on the rise, automakers have lots of fuel sippers. At Toyota, for example, Prius hybrids sit on dealership lots for about 35 days before selling.

Four years ago, when gasoline hit $4 per gallon the first time, many dealerships had long waiting lists for the popular Toyota. The average Prius sat on lots for only six days before selling, according to data from consumer research site Edmunds.com.

"Really, four years ago, [fuel economy] wasn't a focus," Edmunds.com analysts Ivan Drury said. "We were still on a trend where people wanted SUVs and large vehicles.

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Submitted Apr 08, 2012 By: bar1035

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,818 Points:1,636,245 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2012 6:10:26 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse jk: there are LOTS of SAFE cars built by many good car makers that are on European roads, getting excellent fuel efficiency (many diesels), but the US government has not allowed those particular vehicles into the US market as it would have directly thrown the US car makers for a spin into bankruptcy.
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,139 Points:624,685 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 1:26:10 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
A2J Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,205 Points:628,700 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 9:33:07 AM Ignore A2J Report Abuse Hell NO..,
blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:3,690 Points:774,770 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 8:04:09 AM Ignore blupupher Report Abuse Fuel economy was a focus for me in 2004.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,579 Points:2,372,235 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 7:08:08 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse With gas prices rising, automakers have healthy supplies of fuel-efficient cars? Well, good for them! With the high price of purchasing a new EV or Inbred, I will drive my current vehicle into the ground before buying anything new, used, EV, Inbred, very high MPG, concept or anything else. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost, if possible. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
carloco75 Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,846 Points:626,805 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 1:39:03 AM Ignore carloco75 Report Abuse .
carloco75 Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,846 Points:626,805 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 1:32:58 AM Ignore carloco75 Report Abuse How about if government stops giving tax rebates of $7500 per over-priced Volt's, Leaf's etc...and allow fuel cost to be tax deductible for fuel used to get to and from work...or something like that...oh course limits would be necessary blah blah blah
52MPG Champion Author Dayton Posts:7,397 Points:1,768,430 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 1:17:25 AM Ignore 52MPG Report Abuse I am still looking for a car that gets better milage than my 93 Civic.
10k Champion Author North Carolina Posts:21,482 Points:2,281,610 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 12:39:00 AM Ignore 10k Report Abuse and big oil just leans back in their big ol' fat cat chair and grins, knowing w/o any interference whatsoever from anyone, they have just doubled the price at the pump in 3 years.. and to think, it took over 100 years for prices to reach $2/gallon, and less than three years for it to double again.. vote early, vote often-probably won't matter, but i will sleep better knowing there is a change in washington..
Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:575,730 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 12:32:57 AM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Still not an option for me, I need a truck for work, so where are the 40+MPG trucks
millerin Champion Author Orlando Posts:2,332 Points:487,315 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 12:20:52 AM Ignore millerin Report Abuse Price is too high.
Grumpy0521 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,234 Points:778,235 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 12:18:48 AM Ignore Grumpy0521 Report Abuse On the news last night, one guy is selling his small good on fuel auto. Now he walks and rents when he needs a vehicle. He was considering the cost. The way I look at it, is the convenience of the beast.
SparkieMi Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:3,397 Points:615,110 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 12:17:36 AM Ignore SparkieMi Report Abuse Price is still way too much!!!!
jkpsr Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,207 Points:1,127,915 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 12:15:44 AM Ignore jkpsr Report Abuse Ford has in production, a diesel Focus in GB that will get 86 mpg. Why don't they simply bring some of them in to the US? A $15k Focus will beat out a $25K Prius in cost room, and features, and make it the MOST fuel efficient vehicle available, period! These are modern diesels without all the noise and dirty exhaust.
Matt G Champion Author Boston Posts:4,668 Points:2,799,765 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 12:14:51 AM Ignore Matt G Report Abuse Not selling
Bigwaynef Champion Author South Carolina Posts:11,674 Points:2,108,435 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 12:13:55 AM Ignore Bigwaynef Report Abuse Prices are rising???
joel27nc Champion Author Raleigh Posts:10,672 Points:1,885,095 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 12:13:48 AM Ignore joel27nc Report Abuse Hybrids still not enough MPG for the extra cost.
sammy518 Champion Author Austin Posts:2,589 Points:539,790 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 12:13:24 AM Ignore sammy518 Report Abuse ok
gumbyrex Champion Author Fresno Posts:3,436 Points:786,015 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 12:12:41 AM Ignore gumbyrex Report Abuse The only reason car makers have an inventory of fuel efficient cars is they were forced to by the government to meet the mileage standards. Giving the choice, I not sure we would have so many fuel efficient cars to choose from.
tedjm1 Champion Author New York Posts:5,609 Points:800,300 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 12:09:11 AM Ignore tedjm1 Report Abuse They cost too much to buy and run.
chuckwthompson Champion Author Charlotte Posts:3,890 Points:603,910 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 12:09:03 AM Ignore chuckwthompson Report Abuse Car dealers have a healthy supply of fuel efficient cars because they cost too much!
PaylessKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:8,870 Points:1,608,175 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 12:08:58 AM Ignore PaylessKY Report Abuse They need to bring the price of these vehicles down.
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cheapchickKY Champion Author Lexington Posts:4,154 Points:823,015 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 12:07:00 AM Ignore cheapchickKY Report Abuse Most fuel efficient cars are so small.
vrossi46 Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,797 Points:829,695 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 12:04:49 AM Ignore vrossi46 Report Abuse not many can afford to buy...
hamdriver Champion Author Lansing Posts:3,496 Points:1,400,565 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 12:04:16 AM Ignore hamdriver Report Abuse Bring back the EV 1
lowpet All-Star Author Texas Posts:527 Points:86,915 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 12:03:22 AM Ignore lowpet Report Abuse Everyone is paying too much for fuel so they can't go buy a more fuel0-efficient vehicle
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carloco75 Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,846 Points:626,805 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Apr 8, 2012 11:59:17 PM Ignore carloco75 Report Abuse Cuz they aren't selling much...
Wierbe Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:3,887 Points:1,145,840 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Apr 8, 2012 11:55:19 PM Ignore Wierbe Report Abuse Does anybody know of a fuel sipper that a big guy can get into?
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ramshot412 Champion Author Riverside Posts:20,274 Points:2,490,590 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Apr 8, 2012 11:52:48 PM Ignore ramshot412 Report Abuse high gs prices--the mark of the Bush administration with no workable energy policy
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MOPARTECH Rookie Author North Carolina Posts:8 Points:1,075 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Apr 8, 2012 11:44:22 PM Ignore MOPARTECH Report Abuse i think there needs to be improvements in charging station availability
USCCRN Sophomore Author Long Island Posts:145 Points:104,240 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Apr 8, 2012 11:42:55 PM Ignore USCCRN Report Abuse Purchasing a fuel efficient hybrid vehicle to save on energy costs is long term planning with no large immediate savings. A person won't have immediate savings because, buying a new vehicle for $20,000 affects their expenditures within the immediate future. By the time they notice the savings, years later, there will be new advances in automobile technology and more fuel efficient vehicles.
mabrams184 Champion Author Lexington Posts:2,176 Points:557,205 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Apr 8, 2012 11:42:30 PM Ignore mabrams184 Report Abuse The way of the future.
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:8,052 Points:1,600,730 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 8, 2012 11:41:52 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse high gs prices--the mark of an administration with no workable energy policy
granitestater Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:8,975 Points:1,457,475 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Apr 8, 2012 11:38:58 PM Ignore granitestater Report Abuse Call me when Denalis get 40 mpg...
tidalwave3 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:1,366 Points:1,488,765 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Apr 8, 2012 11:38:21 PM Ignore tidalwave3 Report Abuse Maybe the time :)
armey Champion Author Oregon Posts:1,296 Points:310,555 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Apr 8, 2012 11:37:16 PM Ignore armey Report Abuse Yeah cause everyone wants save some $$ from these high gas prices
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MAextortion Rookie Author Massachusetts Posts:15 Points:5,650 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Apr 8, 2012 11:33:48 PM Ignore MAextortion Report Abuse Just got 35 mpg in a 2012 Ford Focus...about half the cost of a Prius...
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