Okay I know this is my like 20th thread on this crap. But

for 5k and you want 24mpg combined minimum, with reliability what do you buy????

Considering trying to tdi.

6/22/2011 8:54:20 PM

so what do you NOT want?

5k and reliable? late 90s japanese 4-bangers

6/22/2011 9:15:32 PM

outback

6/22/2011 11:07:23 PM

Doesn't the tittle mean gay and gay

6/22/2011 11:30:43 PM

I wouldn't buy a TDI, would buy a Saab 9-3 for $4k and save a grand for the whole "reliability" thing, or a Volvo 850 turbo for $3k, and save $2k for the whole "24mpg" part.

Don't buy a soulless Japanese appliance mobile, for the love of all that is holy...

6/23/2011 12:41:45 AM

Trying to avoid the soulless Japanese.

Right now thinking TDI, A older S10 pickup (4 cyl 5 speed) gets decent mileage


If i went Subaru it would have to be impreza, outback gets too crappy mpg.

I have heard bad things about Saab's reliability. Are the 9-3 good vehicles? Any problem points? Arent most of the turbo's going to be dieing at 100k miles?

6/23/2011 8:37:58 AM

Quote :

"Trying to avoid the soulless Japanese."

Ain't nothing soulless about an Acura Integra. Get one of those, they're impossible to kill.

6/23/2011 10:19:56 AM

How much does the impreza 2.5rs get mpg wise??


not bad...

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/2008car1tablef.jsp?id=14924

[Edited on June 23, 2011 at 12:50 PM. Reason : .. get this.]

[Edited on June 23, 2011 at 12:50 PM. Reason : .]

6/23/2011 12:48:51 PM

- integra
- civic SI????



how about a 1995 Z28 with LT1 and T56 ?????? My buddy had one he sold for ~$5k (was a salvaged title so ive no clue on actual 'clean title' value)

6/23/2011 3:47:22 PM

i already have a ls2... Need better mpg

6/23/2011 10:16:12 PM

do you really drive that much to justify the additional $5k purchase price, insurance, maintenance, and possibly a marginal increase in average fuel economy?


that gto gets what, 16-17avg?

6/24/2011 7:14:37 AM

An NA Miata will do all that you ask and more.

6/26/2011 1:39:29 AM

is the amount of money you will spend on depreciation, insurance, maintenance, and tax enough to offset the money in gas savings? I'm thinkin the answer is no.

6/26/2011 3:18:38 AM