Mazda‘s senior vice president of product development Robert Davis says the manufacturer’s older models are lighter than its newer vehicles, which could get people interested in used Proteges in New York.

Mazdas normally gain about 80 pounds every time they are redesigned, according to Automotive News. Davis says this is partly because the company often equips its latest models with bigger wheels and tires.

There are ways of shaving weight from other areas of a car to compensate for extra pounds, but they can be rather expensive. “Carbon fiber roofs and hoods are great for a BMW M5, but they are not viable in our cost structure,” Davis told the news source. The base model of the BMW Davis refers to costs more than $85,000, according to Motor Trend.

Lighter cars often get better gas mileage and can be popular with environmentally-friendly drivers. A 2003 Mazda Protege weighs about 2,635 pounds – roughly 60 pounds lighter than the 2004 Mazda 3. For this reason, used Mazdas in New York could become popular with eco-conscious individuals.