GasBuddy Blog

Message Forum - Read Message

Category: Fuel Economy > Topics	Add to favorite topics Post New Topic

Author	Topic: Older vehicle	Post a Reply Back to Topics

rjojo40 Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:7,368 Points:1,074,665 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: May 1, 2010 9:30:57 AM Ignore rjojo40 Report Abuse anyone know of an older vehicle mid 90's any make or model that gets decent mpg's?

rjojo40

Champion Author
Las Vegas

Posts:7,368
Points:1,074,665
Joined:Feb 2004

Message Posted: May 1, 2010 9:30:57 AM

Ignore rjojo40 Report Abuse

anyone know of an older vehicle mid 90's any make or model that gets decent mpg's?

REPLIES (newest first)Ignore Short Messages

First

Next Last

oilpan4 Champion Author Virginia Posts:12,047 Points:306,700 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jun 19, 2011 12:20:17 PM Ignore oilpan4 Report Abuse If you do repairs your self its very cheap to own an older vehicle. It costs money when you are dependant on other people to fix your problems.
SophiaCA Champion Author San Jose Posts:1,727 Points:283,635 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jun 19, 2011 11:54:33 AM Ignore SophiaCA Report Abuse Toyota camry 1997
dega266 All-Star Author Illinois Posts:706 Points:509,160 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jun 19, 2011 10:40:40 AM Ignore dega266 Report Abuse you will pay for maintenance which will offset the savings in gas
MIT05 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,162 Points:1,390,350 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jun 19, 2011 8:35:27 AM Ignore MIT05 Report Abuse All my vehicles from 86-Present have been standard with a V6 or 4 cylinder low to mid 30's MPG.
tornado_js Veteran Author Texas Posts:363 Points:211,140 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 17, 2011 1:33:01 AM Ignore tornado_js Report Abuse Standard transmission get better mpg. We have a 1991 Berretta that gets 30 mpg
rrcm226 Rookie Author Lexington Posts:30 Points:43,850 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 17, 2011 12:53:46 AM Ignore rrcm226 Report Abuse Definitely don't get an Olds Alero-- I drive a 2 door coupe and it gets gas mileage in the teens!! It's ridiculous!
cheap2010skate Champion Author Tampa Posts:3,806 Points:635,535 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Jun 14, 2011 2:40:47 PM Ignore cheap2010skate Report Abuse Honda Civic
Gypsy_tech All-Star Author Minnesota Posts:538 Points:15,675 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jun 12, 2011 12:35:15 PM Ignore Gypsy_tech Report Abuse I drive a Saturn SL. Easily get's in the mid 30's.
SophiaCA Champion Author San Jose Posts:1,727 Points:283,635 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jun 12, 2011 11:19:20 AM Ignore SophiaCA Report Abuse 2003 Lexus ES300 V6 about 23 MPG
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,908 Points:2,054,930 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jun 12, 2011 9:36:49 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse Lots of them get about 30mpg. Look for the one with least wear and tear.
ekelly7 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:18,291 Points:3,528,700 Joined:Oct 2001	Message Posted: Jun 12, 2011 8:32:50 AM Ignore ekelly7 Report Abuse 1993 cadi with 4.9 V8, gets about 24
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,783 Points:2,894,635 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jun 12, 2011 7:35:43 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse The Toyota Tercel is the best one for milage and dependability. I owned one and it is still going strong with over 160,000 miles on it.
bustermoves Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:3,470 Points:690,625 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Jun 12, 2011 6:32:50 AM Ignore bustermoves Report Abuse just about any rice grinder
lumkat Sophomore Author Philadelphia Posts:117 Points:120,250 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 12, 2011 5:39:14 AM Ignore lumkat Report Abuse Corolla, but make sure it was maintained properly.
WTM Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:5,505 Points:958,850 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jun 12, 2011 12:39:10 AM Ignore WTM Report Abuse A friend of mine just rebuilt the 3cyl engine in his old Geo Metro. The car looks like a piece of junk with some rust and a torn up interior. But he rebuilt the engine so he could drive it cross-country(PA to CA & back). Personally, I think he's just afraid to FLY(lol)!
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,908 Points:2,054,930 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: May 11, 2011 7:51:42 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse There are several but not many with low mileage and good maintenance records. Good luck on that.
ekelly7 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:18,291 Points:3,528,700 Joined:Oct 2001	Message Posted: May 11, 2011 7:36:51 AM Ignore ekelly7 Report Abuse 24 mpg in my DTS
joezIN Champion Author Gary Posts:1,663 Points:331,810 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 11, 2011 1:39:41 AM Ignore joezIN Report Abuse Toyota corrolla..
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,783 Points:2,894,635 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: May 11, 2011 12:39:13 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse 1990 Chevrolet Lumina, 1998 Honda Accord, Civic, any Toyota product. All will get above 30 mpg on the highway and about 25 in the city even with a V6.
dbcb Sophomore Author Connecticut Posts:199 Points:212,935 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 10, 2011 7:47:36 PM Ignore dbcb Report Abuse stick with a honda or corolla. a friend has a 93 accord, great gas mileage
javgamarra Rookie Author Toronto Posts:15 Points:5,000 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: May 10, 2011 1:23:50 PM Ignore javgamarra Report Abuse No, but if you want an advice don't buy a 1992 Nissan Stanza
Z12 Champion Author Toledo Posts:3,652 Points:757,735 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 10, 2011 11:35:49 AM Ignore Z12 Report Abuse Not sure...the older civics or camrys...?
n4tacon Sophomore Author North Carolina Posts:119 Points:36,465 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 9, 2011 11:11:58 AM Ignore n4tacon Report Abuse Most of the older Honda and Toyota 4cyl. got pretty good mileage. Like others have also said, most VW TDI cars got extremely good on mileage.
binkhouse Veteran Author Tucson Posts:468 Points:46,045 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: May 9, 2011 10:45:39 AM Ignore binkhouse Report Abuse VW diesels have always had great mileage, even in the seventies, but they stopped being gutless in the TDI in the 1997-or 1998 range.
DasAuto92 Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,447 Points:175,605 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: May 9, 2011 10:16:09 AM Ignore DasAuto92 Report Abuse My 91 Golf 1.8l gas
Marina45 Rookie Author South Carolina Posts:16 Points:51,200 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 9, 2011 7:38:11 AM Ignore Marina45 Report Abuse toyota camry. My is a 1999 with 229,000 + miles. Very grateful to still have this car especially now!
danfoote Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:2,195 Points:444,370 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 9, 2011 7:36:34 AM Ignore danfoote Report Abuse 67 MGB
rick_evans Champion Author Boston Posts:3,720 Points:1,032,755 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 9, 2011 6:26:57 AM Ignore rick_evans Report Abuse My wife's now traded '94 Corolla got 38 mpg. Still lots of those on the road.
baltipumps Rookie Author Baltimore Posts:22 Points:5,395 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2011 9:01:48 AM Ignore baltipumps Report Abuse there r plenty out there
Kawtoy_77 Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,155 Points:314,900 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: May 5, 2011 7:43:25 AM Ignore Kawtoy_77 Report Abuse Who cares if its a year old at least its about something! We have threads on here counting upwards just to gain points, so why not post here and actually write a sentence.
GasBrainNY Rookie Author New York Posts:1 Points:520 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 4, 2011 1:15:56 PM Ignore GasBrainNY Report Abuse Yes, Toyota Camry. 4 cyl. Also I use an electronic gadget called fueldoctor purchased via heartland america. It makes a big difference in gas mileage. check it out.
jimmy544 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,104 Points:652,880 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 4, 2011 8:04:48 AM Ignore jimmy544 Report Abuse Get a mid 90's GM large sedan with the V6 3.8 liter engine. They made some smaller displacement that are even better. My 94 Buick Le Sabre is getting about 30 mpg on the highway at a steady 70 mph. I have heard of others getting similar mileage
CactusBobs Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,726 Points:486,850 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: May 2, 2011 12:45:10 AM Ignore CactusBobs Report Abuse this guy not looking for a car still ...this is a year old , let it die
Bus936 Champion Author Lexington Posts:16,439 Points:3,219,030 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 2, 2011 12:26:11 AM Ignore Bus936 Report Abuse Chevrolet and Honda has had vehicles getting over 30 mpg since 1990.
SophiaCA Champion Author San Jose Posts:1,727 Points:283,635 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 2, 2011 12:02:28 AM Ignore SophiaCA Report Abuse yes
nascar7 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:5,246 Points:199,730 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 1, 2011 5:58:41 PM Ignore nascar7 Report Abuse get gmc sonoma-4clinder manuel trans- mine used to pull 30+ mpg on highway sure wish i had it now it was a 1994- a reliable friend told me his gmc sonoma got 36 on highway-
Damoney008 Veteran Author Tucson Posts:280 Points:35,860 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2011 11:23:17 PM Ignore Damoney008 Report Abuse no
gougedQC Champion Author Montreal Posts:5,130 Points:69,885 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2011 9:00:37 PM Ignore gougedQC Report Abuse 3cyl Suzuki Swift/metro/firefly just as peppy as the 4 cyl, but better mileage, roomy enough inside, good carrying space..
dontuknowOH Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,098 Points:36,565 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2011 6:14:33 PM Ignore dontuknowOH Report Abuse Three things to look for that help on gas mileage are positive lock-up converter,variable overhead cam timing,2 ltr. or less engine size(reg. fuel)grade. Other... FWD,no racks,trailer hitch,all original under hood stuff,stock tire size. LOL
gvan Champion Author Chicago Posts:21,526 Points:2,835,315 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2011 3:43:21 PM Ignore gvan Report Abuse You can research mid-nineties cars mpg here: www.fueleconomy.gov
nrg2004 Champion Author Austin Posts:2,345 Points:703,205 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2011 11:48:25 AM Ignore nrg2004 Report Abuse look for an accord or camry with manual transmission. should be able to get one of those relatively inexpensive and make over 30 highway easily.
jorobins538 Champion Author Chicago Posts:4,732 Points:638,320 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2011 10:45:42 AM Ignore jorobins538 Report Abuse I know you might be looking for better mileage, but you are probably going to be giving up safety features with a 15 year old car.
dontuknowOH Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,098 Points:36,565 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2011 10:26:49 AM Ignore dontuknowOH Report Abuse Once owned a "96" F Escort 2dr hatchback A/C automatic 4 cyl. This car in good mech. condition came close to what a civic ex could get on the average,but not quite hiway and during cold weather. I think the reason being more alloys in use on the Civic,later aerodynamic technology,lighter weight engine ETC. Also lower profile,wider powerband.
pjmarx All-Star Author Ohio Posts:817 Points:559,550 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2011 9:54:59 AM Ignore pjmarx Report Abuse Stay away from Jeep products
CivicMindedCA All-Star Author Sacramento Posts:535 Points:126,380 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2011 9:26:54 PM Ignore CivicMindedCA Report Abuse Should be plenty of Civics out there. Probably with higher MPG than current models.
lilthomas Rookie Author Indiana Posts:1 Points:120 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2011 8:38:10 PM Ignore lilthomas Report Abuse good luck
CactusBobs Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,726 Points:486,850 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2011 8:05:06 PM Ignore CactusBobs Report Abuse any old Honda or Toyota will give you good service . don't buy the high end stuff , there's just more to go wrong . KEEP IT SIMPLE
SophiaCA Champion Author San Jose Posts:1,727 Points:283,635 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2011 6:27:03 PM Ignore SophiaCA Report Abuse Toyota corolla and Honda civic
Mikeoids Champion Author Columbus Posts:16,760 Points:3,393,830 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2011 4:51:31 PM Ignore Mikeoids Report Abuse 97 Altima 4 cyl got 27 mpg.
Kawtoy_77 Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,155 Points:314,900 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2011 1:39:53 PM Ignore Kawtoy_77 Report Abuse Geo Metro 3cyl 5-spd nets 45mpg +/-