Quote: "Just wait till the fuel prices are double then we will be forced into those green boxes."

I don't care if it's more expensive, I'll still be driving my 8 cylinder vehicle. It is much more comfortable, roomy and above all, safer. Those little cars are light and have no mass, means the sheet metal is thinner, there is no frame and less combined weight means they deflect [[you too) instead of withstand impact less. Less where it matters is not more.