Did you ever think those old-school Ford cars would ever make a comeback? Cars like the Ford Fiesta and the Ford Escort are popular commodities in these days of high gas prices. In fact, those types of cars are commanding some of the highest prices on used car lots this year.
The most surprising fact about the prices for these cars is that they have increased more than 30 percent in recent months. The values for the compact cars are increasing while the value of large trucks and full-size SUVs. Some cars have increased in value even more than that! One dealer reported a $1,000 compact car selling for more than $6,000! That’s because it could get about 45 mpg. Who wouldn’t want something like that these days?
The only problem with these older compact cars is that they lack the safety features that we’ve come to expect today. As a result, many of them weigh much less than modern vehicles, allowing them to get that better gas mileage that we mentioned.
So what’s the solution?
Many of today’s compact cars are extremely fuel-efficient. And the best thing is that you don’t need to sacrifice your safety or the safety of your family in order to drive one.
