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I started a new job, driving 60 miles a day & my old wagon is thirsty & tired. I have been test driving cars, so far my top choices are a Ford Focus ZX3 & a Saturn SC2. They both get about the same milage (38 hiway). Any thoughts?
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Edited by
Sumthingdifferent
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Mon 01/14/08 05:26 PM
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Both should work well as a commuter car.
I prefer Toyota, then Honda..but they are going to be more expensive. |
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honda civic That's what my daughter has. She's satisfied with it. |
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i have a ford focus zx3 2005 model and when im driving long distances i have always gotten between 29 and 33 miles to the gallon depending on how im driving. so its really great gas mileage and its very reliable. love it!
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Both should work well as a commuter car. I prefer Toyota, then Honda..but they are going to be more expensive. Yeah, i'm trying to keep it under 5 thousand found a 2001 Focus with 63 K miles for that, the Saturns are cheaper & seem to have a great reputation, I love the little Focus hatchback, but know nothing about them. |
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Both should work well as a commuter car. I prefer Toyota, then Honda..but they are going to be more expensive. Yeah, i'm trying to keep it under 5 thousand found a 2001 Focus with 63 K miles for that, the Saturns are cheaper & seem to have a great reputation, I love the little Focus hatchback, but know nothing about them. |
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i have a ford focus zx3 2005 model and when im driving long distances i have always gotten between 29 and 33 miles to the gallon depending on how im driving. so its really great gas mileage and its very reliable. love it! Is yours an automatic? I am test driving 5 speeds & was told they should get 35-38. |
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well there is always the Toyota Yaris (I have it) that gets better than 40mpg, or the Prius (a hybrid and costs 2x as much), which gets like 51 on the highway. The Yaris I have has been good to me, and since I've already had 2 Toyotas, it was my choice again. The mini cooper is also way up there on the EPA list. If you want to see the EPA list, go to
http://www.greenercars.org/highlights.htm |
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honda civic That sounds good. I have a 93 Festiva that gets 41 but it is in the shop,having strange electrical problems. I'ts left me stranded a few times at night in the middle of no where. I hope it can be fixed, but it's not reliable anymore. 183K front end crunched in by a deer. lol I'm thinking a derserve something a little nicer now! Currently driving a big comfy Mercury Sable wagon, but it's killing me on gas! |
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well there is always the Toyota Yaris (I have it) that gets better than 40mpg, or the Prius (a hybrid and costs 2x as much), which gets like 51 on the highway. The Yaris I have has been good to me, and since I've already had 2 Toyotas, it was my choice again. The mini cooper is also way up there on the EPA list. If you want to see the EPA list, go to http://www.greenercars.org/highlights.htm I would love a Prius, but no way on my budget. I feel guilty driving my wagon built for 8 passengers, but it was the best buy I found by far when I bought it. I needed something immediatly & it was cheap & reliable. |
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i have a five speed automatic...and the gas mileage that they give you is an average. i mean you can get that. hell you can get even higher gas mileage. its all on how you drive it. and its a good little car. its my second one. i had a 2000 and now a 2005. they are very reliable and can be a ton of fun to drive. i mean i have taken mine up to about 110 mph. was awesome! i would recommend it to anyone who is looking for an expensive fun little car that looks pretty stylish.
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i mean inexpensive* fun little car
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would definitely say a large toyota in my experience they get the best mpg
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i have a five speed automatic...and the gas mileage that they give you is an average. i mean you can get that. hell you can get even higher gas mileage. its all on how you drive it. and its a good little car. its my second one. i had a 2000 and now a 2005. they are very reliable and can be a ton of fun to drive. i mean i have taken mine up to about 110 mph. was awesome! i would recommend it to anyone who is looking for an expensive fun little car that looks pretty stylish. Thanks for your input. I havn't met anyone else who has one. I had fun test driving 2. They are really cute cars & & a small hatchback suits my needs. Just me & a little terrier riding shotgun. Great profile. You seem like a honest, professional young lady that has it together, & you are good looking too. |
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lol thanks. good compliment :D but if you have any other questions or anything feel free to ask i'd be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. good luck!
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Update:
Getting the Saturn. It's cheaper. The Festiva has been declared dead & taken off life support. I am keeping the wagon as backup though the winter, no one else will pay what is worth to me. Maybe I will get a Focus when the wagon is used up. Thanks for the input everyone. |
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