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That Gas Guzzler might actually save you money.

By Emily Guy Birken with PT Money.com.

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That Gas Guzler might actually save you money by Emily Guy Birken with PT money.com.

Ever since gas prices got above the $3 mark, fuel efficiency has been one of the most important factors influencing car buyers.

According to a Consumer Reports survey, quote, when it comes time to shop for their next new car,

37% of survey respondents said fuel economy is the leading consideration,

trumping other important factors including quality, safety and value."

End quote. While fuel economy is certainly an important aspect of both reducing your environmental impact and saving money at the pump,

the fact is that chasing after the best MPGs may be costing you money.

If you're looking to buy a car in the next year, here are some solid financial reasons why you might want to look at a gas guzzler rather than a sipper.

One, the purchase price will be lower.

It's a simple case of supply and demand.

Since fuel efficiency is paramount to most car buyers,

the cars that rarely top 15 to 20 miles per gallon

are necessarily going to be harder to sell,

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