I don't miss the days of stripped down econoboxes. I just got 34 mpg last weekend in my full size Impala. That's about as good as it gets while still being able to ride in comfort. I have the 3.4 (
pushrod) engine. No problems at all yet. All I've done has been tires, battery and brakes. With small cars, I agree you don't need pwr steering. But I like A/C, comfy seats, pwr brakes and a good...