Considering some new Daily Driver material...

MiDiablo · 05-08-2008, 09:58 AM

With the cost of gas, and the expectation of it to only continue to increase - the fiance (weird to say/type still; too new) and I are beginning to look at some other options for our D/D's...

We're just going to look at something that's going to get us better gas mileage, and still be a reasonable/fun car to drive/commute in.

So far the only things I've looked into, and considered purchasing, have been these:

2002-2005 SVT Focus ZX3
2007+ Focus ZX3 / ZTS
2007+ Toyota Camry ($$)
2008 Mazdaspeed3 ($$; but so sexeh)

Anyone else have any input? Know some stats on a good gas-saver? I'm not wanting to buy a hybrid or an electric car

I'd still like to be able to do something along the lines of wheels/suspension to whatever car we get to make it more enjoyable!

Thanks

-Jo$h

**shinysideup** · 05-08-2008, 10:55 AM

ford ranger ex cab 5 speed. 25-30mpg

BAMF · 05-08-2008, 11:15 AM

2008 Honda Civic!

Ford DNA · 05-08-2008, 11:57 AM

The Camry Hybrid looks just like the regular Camry. Good looking car!
There's also a Nissan Altima hybrid and a Honda Accord hybrid.

KAILUAZ · 05-08-2008, 12:25 PM

KAILUAZ · 05-08-2008, 12:30 PM

This one is actually pretty cool:

BAMF · 05-08-2008, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KAILUAZ

If the underage lookin chick comes standard I'd rock one.

moshman1205 · 05-08-2008, 01:40 PM

go with the MS3 for sure!

95coBraSVT · 05-08-2008, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAMF

If the underage lookin chick comes standard I'd rock one.

+1

MiDiablo · 05-08-2008, 05:32 PM

MS3 is pricey as hell.

Smart Cars are $16-19k ish; not sure about the used market. I'm sure there has to be some downside to those cars; don't know enough about them.

I don't think I want a hybrid

SLOWBOOST · 05-08-2008, 05:53 PM

why not something along the lines of honda/acura? it is possible not to have them riced out and hell of alot more enjoyable than the above choices?

moshman1205 · 05-08-2008, 06:04 PM

smart cars are gay... but if you get one get an older one, like within the first 2 years that they came out, they are more efficient!!!

**DrDirt** · 05-08-2008, 06:35 PM

'87-93 Notch with Turbo Coupe swap. Mod to your individual desires, still get good mileage, lots of suspension mods available and you don't have to be seen driving something that looks like a mutated cockroach from Andromeda.

bvh · 05-08-2008, 07:55 PM

any focus , my gf has a 3dr auto getting 31 mph . she drives from tarpon to usf daily . never had a issue . i might be buying one!

Ford DNA · 05-08-2008, 08:34 PM

Josh, supposedly the Camry SE gets mid 20s MPH and has a decent sized V6. The Hybrid gets mid 30s, but not much power.

Now, the Accord hybrid is more performance minded, so it has some pep and gets good mileage, but not as much as the Camry.

Also, there's a big variation in tank capacity from car to car. Even same size and class..So if frequency of filling up is an issue, look at that. I friggin hate filling up, no matter the cost...it just bugs the crap out of me to have to do it. LOL So Car A and Car B both get 28mph, but Car A holds 14 gallons and Car B holds 20...I'd rather have Car B!

05-08-2008, 09:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
MiDiablo $ells Foreclo$ure$ Cheap! Car: 2006 Silverado; 1989 Mustang Coupe My TRGarage Brooksville, FL : 2147483647	Considering some new Daily Driver material... With the cost of gas, and the expectation of it to only continue to increase - the fiance (weird to say/type still; too new) and I are beginning to look at some other options for our D/D's... We're just going to look at something that's going to get us better gas mileage, and still be a reasonable/fun car to drive/commute in. So far the only things I've looked into, and considered purchasing, have been these: 2002-2005 SVT Focus ZX3 2007+ Focus ZX3 / ZTS 2007+ Toyota Camry ($$) 2008 Mazdaspeed3 ($$; but so sexeh) Anyone else have any input? Know some stats on a good gas-saver? I'm not wanting to buy a hybrid or an electric car I'd still like to be able to do something along the lines of wheels/suspension to whatever car we get to make it more enjoyable! Thanks -Jo$h

05-08-2008, 12:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
KAILUAZ Infidel Car: 86 & 93 Notch My TRGarage Tampa/St Pete : 1683269343	Last edited by KAILUAZ : 05-08-2008 at 12:29 PM.

05-08-2008, 10:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
shinysideup Junkyard dog Car: 70 Mav(2)/51 Chev/00F2fitty/68 P350 My TRGarage bradenton : 2147483647	ford ranger ex cab 5 speed. 25-30mpg

05-08-2008, 11:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
BAMF Thread TERRORIST Car: Buick LeSabre, Ford Mustang, Honda Magna My TRGarage Tampa, FL : 2147483647	2008 Honda Civic!

05-08-2008, 11:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ford DNA As Seen On TV! Car: 2006 Lincoln Mark LT, 99 Cobra My TRGarage Zephyrhills : 2147483647	The Camry Hybrid looks just like the regular Camry. Good looking car! There's also a Nissan Altima hybrid and a Honda Accord hybrid.

05-08-2008, 12:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
KAILUAZ Infidel Car: 86 & 93 Notch My TRGarage Tampa/St Pete : 1683269343	This one is actually pretty cool:

05-08-2008, 01:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
moshman1205 wants another SC... Car: '90 Ford Tbird. 3.8 TANK! My TRGarage Spring Hell : 127120425	go with the MS3 for sure!

05-08-2008, 05:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
MiDiablo $ells Foreclo$ure$ Cheap! Car: 2006 Silverado; 1989 Mustang Coupe My TRGarage Brooksville, FL : 2147483647	MS3 is pricey as hell. Smart Cars are $16-19k ish; not sure about the used market. I'm sure there has to be some downside to those cars; don't know enough about them. I don't think I want a hybrid

05-08-2008, 05:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
SLOWBOOST icanportyourshit Car: 79 m&m, 91 yota 4x4 My TRGarage on the ceiling : 779694110	why not something along the lines of honda/acura? it is possible not to have them riced out and hell of alot more enjoyable than the above choices?

05-08-2008, 06:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
moshman1205 wants another SC... Car: '90 Ford Tbird. 3.8 TANK! My TRGarage Spring Hell : 127120425	smart cars are gay... but if you get one get an older one, like within the first 2 years that they came out, they are more efficient!!!

05-08-2008, 06:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
DrDirt Team Geritol Racing Car: '91 Mustang Coupe My TRGarage Largo : 2147483647	'87-93 Notch with Turbo Coupe swap. Mod to your individual desires, still get good mileage, lots of suspension mods available and you don't have to be seen driving something that looks like a mutated cockroach from Andromeda.

05-08-2008, 07:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
bvh i have 3 jobs Car: 97 cobra boost+ bottle. 05 ranger dd My TRGarage npr : 1279114517	any focus , my gf has a 3dr auto getting 31 mph . she drives from tarpon to usf daily . never had a issue . i might be buying one!

05-08-2008, 08:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ford DNA As Seen On TV! Car: 2006 Lincoln Mark LT, 99 Cobra My TRGarage Zephyrhills : 2147483647	Josh, supposedly the Camry SE gets mid 20s MPH and has a decent sized V6. The Hybrid gets mid 30s, but not much power. Now, the Accord hybrid is more performance minded, so it has some pep and gets good mileage, but not as much as the Camry. Also, there's a big variation in tank capacity from car to car. Even same size and class..So if frequency of filling up is an issue, look at that. I friggin hate filling up, no matter the cost...it just bugs the crap out of me to have to do it. LOL So Car A and Car B both get 28mph, but Car A holds 14 gallons and Car B holds 20...I'd rather have Car B!