Toro 1 Posted June 29, 2006 I am starting to look at getting rid of the gas-guzzling truck and get something better suited for my commute. I was looking at the smaller sedans and such but I really don't want to step down to something like a Civic. Those things are too damn small. I want to improve my gas consumption but not have to drive a Geo. Any ideas? New or used, doesn't matter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAS 2 Posted June 29, 2006 I just picked up a Hyundai Sonata for the wife. Good on gas, stylish. Looks a little like the Accord/Camry type. I believe it is a little roomier. Got it for under 20k. Not sure if that is a great deal or not, but we were happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackie sherrill 0 Posted June 29, 2006 here's you a little help. It gives real world MPG too, not fictional, manufacturer's numbers. Yahoo - Consumer Reports Fuel Consumption Analysis Hondas, Toyotas, and Saturns all seem to get good MPG in the mid size sedans, but they're pretty boring. You might want to look at a Volkswagon Passat or a Maxima/Altima. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_House 0 Posted June 29, 2006 the yaris is nice i heard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 3,455 Posted June 29, 2006 I just picked up a Hyundai Sonata for the wife. Good on gas, stylish. Looks a little like the Accord/Camry type. I believe it is a little roomier. Got it for under 20k. Not sure if that is a great deal or not, but we were happy. Hyundai makes a good car at an excellent price. Going with a new Hyundai is never a bad choice, otherwise you get reemed, and should prolly stick with a used. I might still go VW when the times comes, but those Hyindai's are also tight in the running for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAS 2 Posted June 29, 2006 Hyundai makes a good car at an excellent price. Going with a new Hyundai is never a bad choice, otherwise you get reemed, and should prolly stick with a used. I might still go VW when the times comes, but those Hyindai's are also tight in the running for me Agreed. I think for a whiole anyway, they got a bad rap for being knda of a sh!tty car, but after several test drives and a little research, they're not too bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,547 Posted June 29, 2006 I'm looking at a Hyundai for the "wife" too. 2004 with 20 to 30k miles, 100,000k warranty. She needs the ac compressor replaced in her car, $900. cha right, I'd rather buy her a "new" car. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 3,455 Posted June 29, 2006 I'm looking at a Hyundai for the "wife" too. 2004 with 20 to 30k miles, 100,000k warranty. She needs the ac compressor replaced in her car, $900. cha right, I'd rather buy her a "new" car. Friend of mine has a Nissan Exterra, 4 yrs old, 100k miles, and needs $2000 to repair the AC, he is prolly gonna sell it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,547 Posted June 29, 2006 Friend of mine has a Nissan Exterra, 4 yrs old, 100k miles, and needs $2000 to repair the AC, he is prolly gonna sell it... 4 years old, 100k miles.. christ.. the car in question is 6 years old with 52,000 miles, it's from Miami, which is why the A/C went so early. Prolly worth 2.5 to 3 k in a trade in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toro 1 Posted June 29, 2006 I would be interested in: Acura RSX Type-S Volkwagen Jetta GLS TDI (Diesel) Honda Civic EX Toyota Camry LE (4-cyl.) But it looks like if I am going to get any true benefit from switching, I will have to get something that is really fuel efficient. I work around 20 days a month and my commute is 30 miles one way (20 x 60 = 1200 mi. a month). So here are the estimates and the monthly benefits for the cars I listed: Car - Overall MPG - Gas Costs Per Month @ 3.00 a gal Ford F-150 XLT 5.4 - 14 - $257 (0) Acura RSX - 26 - $138 (119) Jetta GLS - 32 - $112 (145) Civic - 29 - $124 (133) Camry - 24 - $150 (107) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
