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(1) Buy an ordinary fuel-efficient hatchback
(2) Have a body shop cut out the back half of the passenger compartment and weld the rest of the car back together
(3) Get a super-fuel-efficient two-seat car
Real-life example (pre-modification fuel-economy comparison)
Would you do it?
Where's the post-modification economy? I can't seem to find it.
No fuel-economy measurement is given on the for-sale page. But it seems obvious that reducing the car's weight in this manner will improve its fuel economy by reducing its rolling resistance. (I admit that the worsened aerodynamics may cut into that improvement somewhat.)
Not questioning the logic, just wanted to get a sense of bang for the buck. The idea feels a little galaxy-brained to me, but if it doubles the fuel-economy, then I can see the reasoning behind it. If you get a 10% icrease, it doesn't feel worth it.
Beyond financial considerations (depending on your lifestyle): You get the satisfaction of no longer being forced to lug around three extra seats that you literally never use. Parallel parking on city streets becomes easier. And you may be able to fit more cars into your house's driveway.
I use them for storage all the time.
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My point exactly:
Pea brain: Buy a normal car with a decent fuel economy.
Normal brain: Buy a small car. Pick a diesel if you really want low fuel usage.
Galaxy brain: Buy a normal car and cut off it's back, hoping it will reduce fuel consumption.
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