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Best gas buster for the money?
Just started looking, and have only tested the Honda CR-V, Civic (not the hybrid), Toyota Rav4 w/6cyl., Pruis.
Naturally, the Prius wins in the gas mileage department, but I really don't want anything that small again. My fave so far, hands down, is the CR-V. I really didn't expect to like it as much as I did.
What other vehicles should I throw into the mix?
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On a more serious note, a WRX gets mid 20's and is probably on par with those SUV's you listed. AWD and a hoot to drive.
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Re: Best gas buster for the money?
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Re: Best gas buster for the money?
 Originally Posted by oldfogey
Yes but when hitting a bunny has the same effect as hitting a deer in a real car....
If everything tastes like chicken..... what does chicken taste like 
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Re: Best gas buster for the money?
Originally Posted by ND4SPD
ND,
Quite possibly the ugliest thing ever produced in recent history.
Mo,
I would vote for the Civic. The new body style is tops in my book.
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Re: Best gas buster for the money?
Originally Posted by colryn
ND,
Quite possibly the ugliest thing ever produced in recent history.
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and the element .... rolling toasters.
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Re: Best gas buster for the money?
Originally Posted by colryn
ND,
Quite possibly the ugliest thing ever produced in recent history.
Mo,
I would vote for the Civic. The new body style is tops in my book.
Yeah, I really like the new bodystyle as well.
Heavy, you have one of the new ones, right?
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Re: Best gas buster for the money?
Hey Mo. On my last tank of gas I got 38 mpg from my Civic. Half of it was all freeway. Half was my normal commute where I don't break 40 mph over the 10 miles.
It's not my Avalanche, but it's damn practical. And pretty nice to boot. It's also pretty fast. I mean, for an economical car it's got good power. BTW I have a 5-speed manual which I'm sure helps.
EDIT: Typically I get 32-34 mpg
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Re: Best gas buster for the money?
WRX only rated at 20 city, Z.
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Re: Best gas buster for the money?
Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee
Hey Mo. On my last tank of gas I got 38 mpg from my Civic. Half of it was all freeway. Half was my normal commute where I don't break 40 mph over the 10 miles.
It's not my Avalanche, but it's damn practical. And pretty nice to boot. It's also pretty fast. I mean, for an economical car it's got good power. BTW I have a 5-speed manual which I'm sure helps.
EDIT: Typically I get 32-34 mpg
Yeah, I'm thinking of giving it another look. I think the main reason I dug the CR-V more was for those snowy days and for the fact that I can get leather w/heated front seats. Something the Civic doesn't offer.
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Re: Best gas buster for the money?
Nothing too small.
No rear wheel drive.
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Well, no Mini then.
Most of those "cute ute" SUVs (other than the hybrid versions) don't get any better gas mileage than the average mid and large sedans, so I'm not sure why you're looking there. 
I'd pick the RAV4 over the CR-V, FWIW.
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Re: Best gas buster for the money?
Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue
Yes but when hitting a bunny has the same effect as hitting a deer in a real car....
The Aygo got the same safety rating (four stars) in the Euro NCAP tests as the Honda CR-V. Size does not necessarily mean safety, the European said...
The only security men can have for their political liberty, consists in keeping their money in their own pockets. - Lysander Spoone
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Re: Best gas buster for the money?
Originally Posted by bda116
Well, no Mini then.
Most of those "cute ute" SUVs (other than the hybrid versions) don't get any better gas mileage than the average mid and large sedans, so I'm not sure why you're looking there.
I'd pick the RAV4 over the CR-V, FWIW.
I'm looking at the cute utes more for their snow go abilities. I prefer AWD.
And I thought I'd prefer the RAV4 over the Cr-V, as well. Until I drove both of them back to back yesterday.
The RAV w/6cyl. was definitely quick. Not quite on par with my Charger, but much closer than I expected. And the exterior is sharper looking than the CR-V. But, the CR-V hands the RAV4 its ass in every other aspect. And the seats in the Toyota are an absolute crime against humanity.
 
I may end up going hybrid, though.
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If you buy a Prius, it will not be welcome in my driveway and you will NEVER hear the end of it from me.
The new Civic is sweet. 
Flashlight reveries caught in the headlights of a truck...
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I want the sedan Civic Si. 197hp and gets some nice upgrades. Website says it still gets 23c/32h mpg. Not bad for a little rocket.
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Re: Best gas buster for the money?
Originally Posted by tigerblade
If you buy a Prius, it will not be welcome in my driveway and you will NEVER hear the end of it from me.
That's fine. I'll park it on the sidewalk out front overlooking the algae hole.
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Re: Best gas buster for the money?
Originally Posted by colryn
I want the sedan Civic Si. 197hp and gets some nice upgrades. Website says it still gets 23c/32h mpg. Not bad for a little rocket.
Yeah, I like the sedan version also. But I've gotten really lazy these days and don't want to go back to a manual trans.
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Re: Best gas buster for the money?
Originally Posted by Mo-Noyz
That's fine. I'll park it on the sidewalk out front overlooking the algae hole.
You did NOT just dis my water feature. 
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Re: Best gas buster for the money?
Originally Posted by Mo-Noyz
WRX only rated at 20 city, Z.
I have a coworker with a rather heavy foot behind the wheel of his Stage 2 WRX and he gets 23-25mpg avg regularly. There isn't a day that car doesn't see 80-100mph. I also have another buddy with a not so heavy foot and he averages about 25mpg as well.
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Yeah, my friends with a WRX wagon get mid 20's commuting in it.
Stick goes hand in hand with economy. Pretty much any economy car without a stick sucks.
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Originally Posted by Mo-Noyz
Yeah, I like the sedan version also. But I've gotten really lazy these days and don't want to go back to a manual trans.
When I got my 2003, it had an auto. It was nice but I felt like a turtle without a manual. Besides, manuals get better gas milage.
I am quite older since the last time I owned a civic with a manual. Maybe that feeling of being a turtle is better than shifting? Don't know. I just love the new styling.
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Don't buy a hybrid for the sake of fuel economy... the economics don't add up.
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Re: Best gas buster for the money?
Originally Posted by tigerblade
You did NOT just dis my water feature.
Did the frog die yet?
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Re: Best gas buster for the money?
Originally Posted by colryn
When I got my 2003, it had an auto. It was nice but I felt like a turtle without a manual. Besides, manuals get better gas milage.
I am quite older since the last time I owned a civic with a manual. Maybe that feeling of being a turtle is better than shifting? Don't know. I just love the new styling.
No, taking off on steep hills is better with an automatic.
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Re: Best gas buster for the money?
Originally Posted by phobiaphobe
Don't buy a hybrid for the sake of fuel economy... the economics don't add up.
Continue....
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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe
Don't buy a hybrid for the sake of fuel economy... the economics don't add up.
+1  
Unless you want to impress your tree hugger freinds.
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I'm still waiting on the story about that one.
And my only tree hugger friend is tigerB. And he can kiss my ass. And suck on my toes, and gently carress.............
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