The_Kat Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Well I just bought a new truck a few months ago, but thanks to gas DOUBLING since then I have almost no choice but to trade it in for a car or truck thats good on gas. I am prolly gonna end up eating a few thousand on doing so, but I can't afford 105$ a tank! This really sux:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 My next car will be a Chevy Aveo, unless GM produces something better on gas in the next 2 years. My oldest son will be driving by then and he will get my truck to commute 10 miles to school. I commute 50 miles round trip, and I really hate $80 a week in gas too. I can't understand why they don't produce that little 3 cylinder Suzuki engine anymore. I used to commonly get 55-58 miles to the gallon in my Geo Metro when I was in college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 I think I would pass on a car and get a horse and buggy. Those Amish folks are looking pretty darn smart right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Don't know Kyle, guess it all depends on what you want to drive and whether or not you want to be comfortable. You could get something comfortable or get a subcompact and be crammed. We had kind of considered a chevy impala at one time, they are getting around 30 mpg highway out of them even the ss with the v8. We ended up getting an 08 durango back in February, it is 4wd and has the hemi, still think even with gas prices it was the right thing to do with a family and 3 daughters. I do not like cars much, and just don't think I could do the crammed thing, but we probably will be buying a used car sometime in the next couple years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinch314 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 My sister has a VW Bug and its gets like 50 miles to the gallon and it has more room then what I imagined it would have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted May 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Ok, let me describe myself a lil. I'm as country as it gets just about. lol, no bug bug for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 My next car will be a Chevy Aveo, unless GM produces something better on gas in the next 2 years. Actually they dont get as good of mileage as people think. Im shopping right now and know a few people with them. New they get about 31-32mpg. The best ive heard was 33mph. That isnt bad but there are a HOST of other cars that get better mileage, for around the same price, and will last a LOT more miles. Here is the list im looking into... All around the same price range both new and used..... Honda Fit - Averages 34-36 mpg (confirmed the mileage) Honda Civic Two door - Averages 35mpg highway Toyota Corolla - Averages about the same (confirmed mileage) Both Honda and Toyota are famous for running well over 300k miles before you need a new engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 My next car will be a Chevy Aveo, unless GM produces something better on gas in the next 2 years. My oldest son will be driving by then and he will get my truck to commute 10 miles to school. I commute 50 miles round trip, and I really hate $80 a week in gas too. I can't understand why they don't produce that little 3 cylinder Suzuki engine anymore. I used to commonly get 55-58 miles to the gallon in my Geo Metro when I was in college. I just got an Aveo a couple months ago. I have about a 100 mile commute a day to work and back so I needed something real good on gas. I drive all highway and get about 35-38 mpg. Rides nice too. I'd reccommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 My sister has a VW Bug and its gets like 50 miles to the gallon and it has more room then what I imagined it would have. KAT cruising around in a bug with RT stickers on it..... LMBO!:D:D:D:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinch314 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 So is my sister lol but it was cheap and got really great gas mileage. lol I know it has the place on the dash to put flowers and all but if I could find one Id prolly get it. Thats just me though. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Don't know Kyle, guess it all depends on what you want to drive and whether or not you want to be comfortable.. Actually you need to get inside of a sub compact. They addressed that on all of them. There is far more room in one than you would imagine. I know a guy that is over 6' tall driving a Honda Fit to work every day. He doesnt have any issues with the size of the car...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Actually they dont get as good of mileage as people think. Im shopping right now and know a few people with them. New they get about 31-32mpg. The best ive heard was 33mph. That isnt bad but there are a HOST of other cars that get better mileage, for around the same price, and will last a LOT more miles. Here is the list im looking into... All around the same price range both new and used..... Honda Fit - Averages 34-36 mpg (confirmed the mileage) Honda Civic Two door - Averages 35mpg highway Toyota Corolla - Averages about the same (confirmed mileage) Both Honda and Toyota are famous for running well over 300k miles before you need a new engine. Jeraime I'm going to have to disagree with that one. I shopped real hard for a Corolla or Civic and there is no way you are getting one of those for the same price as an Aveo....at least around here. If money isn't a issue I would definately go with a newer Corolla or Civic, but I was finding Civics for 7 and 8 grand...sometimes even more.....with at or near 100,000 miles. I know Honda makes a great car but I'm just not paying that kind of cash for a car with that kind of mileage. I bought my Aveo for not much more then those prices and it only has 25,000 miles on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Man! The car market is different down here! You can buy a brand new Toyota here for about $13,500. The aveo is running around $13,000 new. The Honda Fit, new is $14,300 for the sport version. The new Civics are higher but if you get a car about 2 years old you can pick one up for around $13,000 with very few miles on it. Heck, I looked at a Civic Hybrid last week with less than 30k on it and they were only asking $17,900. That is more than I want to spend on a commuter however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted May 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Jeramie, where are you shopping at? I'd like to come see the prices your quoting cause thats better than down here in texas. My only problem is I have limited credit, I had **** financing my truck, and I'm worried I won't be able to trade it in and be able to finance again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Kyle, the difference between Jeramie and you may be the market. He may have more dealerships up there than what you do, and they are competeing against each other, just a guess though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinch314 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Kat what kind of truck do you have anyways? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Kat what kind of truck do you have anyways? Biggest dang POS I EVER laid eyes on I tell ya:D:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJL Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 I'm thinking about getting into one of these sweethearts. It always got Fred and Barney wherever they had to go. YABBA DABBA DOO................................ . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinch314 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Ive thought about putting my horse on a high protein diet and just riding him to work. Then Ive thought about a moped lol but couldnt really carry my daughter to daycare with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted May 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 2005 Chevy Ext Cab w/V8. Gas guzzlin hillybilly deluxe Edition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinch314 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Hmmm ive got a 04 chevy ext cab v8 and it gets like 22 mpg. not bad for the truck I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted May 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 I get 17 if I'm lucky.......but I have the lil BIG v8. 327 with a friggin chip in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 I just picked up a 95 honda accord with 84k miles on it for $4000... It's a good price compared to what I've been shopping for plus the used honda prices keep rising. It looks new and has been well maintained. I really didn't want to buy a car right now but had no choice with gas prices. At $4 a gallon it'll pay itself off in a year... My truck will just sit in shop unless I really need to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 I get 17 if I'm lucky.......but I have the lil BIG v8. 327 with a friggin chip in it. Drive it normal instead of like ya stole it, and you may get better. But who am I to say anything!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted May 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 I may see if I can just find a lil 3-4 thousand dollar car. But I tend to travel alot so I need something I can count on for a long haul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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