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Old 06-12-2017, 02:02 PM   #26
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You should buy an old Suburban with a 454, TH400, 3.23 gears and 28" tires for a daily
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Old 06-12-2017, 02:23 PM   #27
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Get a mid-90's civic.

30+MPG for less than $2k
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Old 06-12-2017, 02:25 PM   #28
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Get a mid-90's civic.

30+MPG for less than $2k
Needs to be reliable and not a maintenance black hole. True, 100% DD defined by a non car person
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Old 06-12-2017, 02:31 PM   #29
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Any reason for alternative fuels/electric?

Or is straight gas OK?
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Needs to be reliable and not a maintenance black hole. True, 100% DD defined by a non car person
I'm going to give you a pass on that remark. My opinion, the cheaper the better. Usually when buying a commuter car the fuel savings could take years to offset the initial purchase of the vehicle.

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Any reason for alternative fuels/electric?

Or is straight gas OK?
Because diezel fanboiii
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Old 06-12-2017, 02:46 PM   #31
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Buuuuut there is resale in a newer car vs a throwaway honduh I'm cool with either to be honest but dem ctd's are quite appealing....
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Old 06-12-2017, 03:20 PM   #32
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I actually really like the first gen Cruises. I wish they came AWD.
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Old 06-12-2017, 03:32 PM   #33
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Any reason for alternative fuels/electric?

Or is straight gas OK?
Any fuel is fine.

Diesel just excites me and having another turbo vehicle is fanboi heaven

I want something that I am not worried about breaking down, and or, something I can take people who don't know me around without worrying about anything on the car being rigged/etc etc . Basically a car I can lend to the wife, and not worry about anything.
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Old 06-12-2017, 03:52 PM   #34
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Buy a nice CTD and get it over with it. Just post hella pics and vinyl wrap all the things.
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Old 06-12-2017, 04:29 PM   #35
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Old 06-12-2017, 06:09 PM   #36
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My 05 corolla gets about 32mpg and all i do is change oil, put gas in it, and beat the piss outta it. Also has 234k on it haha
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How about Hyundai? My 2013 Elantra gt was 19600$ out the door, averages 34mpg, and you would be amazed how much you can fit in the thing.
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Stay far far far far away from the Cruze diesel IMO.

Regular gas Cruze...absolutely a winner. The diesel? No. EVERY single one we sold came back with issues, two needing engines. You've be warned.
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Old 06-12-2017, 08:39 PM   #39
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Time out. This is NJJOA, how has no one recommended a Jeep Renegade/Compass? Or just a 4cyl Tj!
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Time out. This is NJJOA, how has no one recommended a Jeep Renegade/Compass? Or just a 4cyl Tj!
Absolute not.

I said reliable and fuel efficient remember?
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Absolute not.

I said reliable and fuel efficient remember?
Renegade is fuel efficient and reliable !
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The volt looks tempting.

Camry is still a really good car and nice mpg for it's size.
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Absolute not.

I said reliable and fuel efficient remember?
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Old 06-13-2017, 08:18 AM   #44
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Stay far far far far away from the Cruze diesel IMO.

Regular gas Cruze...absolutely a winner. The diesel? No. EVERY single one we sold came back with issues, two needing engines. You've be warned.
Car to expand on this blanket statement? Also, ats thoughts?
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Also, ats thoughts?
You mean Cadillac ATS?
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You mean Cadillac ATS?
Yes.
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Yes.
My CTS has only 11k miles, but the drivetrain is the same. Relatively efficient, very comfortable and quiet, mostly well built. Used examples depreciate like stones and can be had for below $20k. I had a loaner ATS for my first service and it is the better driving car, while the CTS is more comfortable and spacious.

If MPGs are your main concern, though, look elsewhere. My highest average to date is about 31mpg all highway.
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ATS is a gas hog. Likes premium too.
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ATS is a gas hog. Likes premium too.
I've been running regular in my CTS since I got it. Did two premium fill ups and noticed no difference in performance or MPG. Manual says car will adjust for regular, so that's what I do and I drive that thing very hard, which is probably why my lifetime average fuel economy starts with a 1.
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