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Old May 8, 2008 | 04:58 AM
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Default 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!

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-Jo$h
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Old May 8, 2008 | 05:55 AM
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ford ranger ex cab 5 speed. 25-30mpg
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Old May 8, 2008 | 06:15 AM
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2008 Honda Civic!
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Old May 8, 2008 | 06:57 AM
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The Camry Hybrid looks just like the regular Camry. Good looking car!
There's also a Nissan Altima hybrid and a Honda Accord hybrid.
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Old May 8, 2008 | 07:25 AM
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Old May 8, 2008 | 07:30 AM
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This one is actually pretty cool:

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Old May 8, 2008 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by KAILUAZ



If the underage lookin chick comes standard I'd rock one.
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Old May 8, 2008 | 08:40 AM
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go with the MS3 for sure!
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Old May 8, 2008 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by BAMF
If the underage lookin chick comes standard I'd rock one.
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Old May 8, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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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
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