I watch Top Gear, the biggest motoring show in the world. Their cars always have more power, better fuel economy, and better handling because of one simple fact: they are built smaller and lighter. This is simply because USA customers want more comfort than economy or speed. I live in the USA but I have the mind of a Brit. I love British vehicles and everything about them. I would sacrifice comfort 1,000,000 times to get better economy and power.
So what would it take to get a European car over here to the USA? I am on a strict budget of $5,000. So what would it take to get a used, economical, lightweight European vehicle over here?
Now there's the more important question, what should I get? Even though I would in fact sacrifice comfort, I still prefer it. Is there any way to get a luxurious vehicle shipped over here for under $5,000 and still get the European economy (35+ MPG)?