Trust me, I’ll work up a spreadsheet. I like spreadsheets. :)

Yes, Hybrids will help me. But not a whole lot, when I consider that an Accord speed 6 speed will deliver 38 mpg.

I am going to test drive the Mazda 6. The 3 might be too small going from the Passat.

yeah - plus 1

thanks for spending the effort to type so much.

lol, never thought of that.

with all due respect I am gonna fire up another spreadsheet and see how much more sense does it make to switch to cheaper less mpg options.

I won’t lie to you, but mini cooper clubman tickles my fancy...

thanks for the extensive write-up. I’ll look into it. I am not totally averse to hybrids. Toyota Avalon Hybrid is one.

I also have three kids. lol. I need to save some. I could say crew it and continue to drive me C63,.

My passat TDi purchase doesn’t follow any of what you have typed.

I am not gonna argue with ANYONE on the value proposal offered by Prius.

It probably does, But I hate the brand and hate the car. :)

I haven’t watched the series / movie. But please educate me what that sounds like. or link me to some where i can view some small segment..

Tell me about that. The availability.

I would/

Noooooooo

I am considering the 320i 6 speed. but truth be told I haven’t really driven one yet.

Neither have I ever let MPG dictate my garage occupants

60% of me wants to get a Mazda 6 - 6 speed manual and live with it for the next 4-5 years. I sit ready or a facelift? refresh?