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"Supplemental Vehicle" to help save on gas?
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47543188 added 02-08-2012 10:05 AM by jordanz12 in Archived Deals
I would just buy a cheap second car. That's what I'm doing right now, looking for a 90's honda, toyota, hyundai, etc for $1000-1500 total. I have an old commuter suv that gets 18mpg, looking to...
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47510098 added 02-07-2012 10:33 AM by vbt in Archived Deals
considered moving closer?
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47540936 added 02-08-2012 8:41 AM by Fox137 in Archived Deals
*Edit* Also, if you are considering this, please take into account what Brian1 said! So i've done quite a bit of research and calculation on a similar situation recently so i'll share my...
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47673974 added 02-13-2012 5:14 PM by StarNova in Archived Deals
MBs are good cars but may not be in OPs price range. Beater car range. Any American made diesel car (from the 80s and 90s) is mostly crap. GM came out with a line of diesels that were just awful - I...
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47685998 added 02-14-2012 6:40 AM by dcrob in Archived Deals
If you're willing to spend up to $18K, why not look at something like an '09/'10 accord? Maybe something that's CPO with warranty up to 100k if that were to fall into your price range? Especially...
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47701222 added 02-14-2012 4:18 PM by Deusxmachina in Archived Deals
Wow, turns out I wrote a book. Anywho... If there was a mention of having to tow any kids around, I missed it. If the discussion goes into "buy a new(er) car" territory, and if mpg is the...
"Supplemental Vehicle" to help save on gas?
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47640310 added 02-12-2012 9:36 AM by BeckhamsTears in Archived Deals
motorcycle or sell the jeep - if you miss it, buy it back in a few years; with the current idea it sounds like a very expensive ornament for your garage (actually, sounds like your backup car for...
"Supplemental Vehicle" to help save on gas?
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47663120 added 02-13-2012 9:44 AM by zzyzzx in Archived Deals
Those cost too much, and probably more to insure too.
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47663618 added 02-13-2012 10:01 AM by zzyzzx in Archived Deals
Yes,for 2K beaters are widely available here too, but not 1K. Your price went up.
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #48784555 added 03-27-2012 7:51 AM by jagojago in Archived Deals
It's not always convenient to ride a motorcycle though.
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #48920598 added 03-31-2012 11:48 PM by Brian1 in Archived Deals
If you do almost all city driving and are serious about saving money on gas, no question I'd skip the motorcycle and get an electric scooter.
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #48790563 added 03-27-2012 11:24 AM by Brudha in Archived Deals
This is naive thinking by someone who hasn't really done the necessary financial 'math' using the proper type of vehicle.
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #48790845 added 03-27-2012 11:33 AM by Deusxmachina in Archived Deals
I haven't personally compared them back to back, but I've read the Mazda 2 can actually feel bigger than the 3 due to the seats sitting higher. Just thought that was interesting.
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #48739489 added 03-25-2012 12:46 PM by matthewmon in Archived Deals
i've been thinking about getting a honda cbr250r motorcycle. they get 60+ mpg and i should be able to get one used for under 3k. my car and my wife's both get barely over 20mpg. could be a genius...
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #48786711 added 03-27-2012 9:14 AM by b005td in Archived Deals
mazda 3 $16000 and 40+mpg reported on different forums
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47696876 added 02-14-2012 1:26 PM by jostle in Archived Deals
Look into 90s Corolla or Prizim with right under 100K miles This should run you 1500 - 2000 and should easily last another 100K miles. I think everyone would agree 100K miles for $2000 is a pretty...
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47667836 added 02-13-2012 12:40 PM by chuck07 in Archived Deals
Which older diesels? Older(1980s) MB diesels are pretty much bullet-proof. Change the oil, change the filters, drive. Not too complicated, easy to work on.
"Supplemental Vehicle" to help save on gas?
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47568786 added 02-09-2012 7:58 AM by moey in Archived Deals
Do you know how to work on cars? I would buy a 93-96 Accord 4 cyl if you know how to work on cars you can find one for around $1000. I doubt in reality you'll save any money after you factor in...
"Supplemental Vehicle" to help save on gas?
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47506780 added 02-07-2012 8:41 AM by zzyzzx in Archived Deals
You need a "commuter car". A vintage Ford Escort or something similar as a second car with liability only insurance works well for this. Lots of people do it. As an additional incentive for...
"Supplemental Vehicle" to help save on gas?
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47508942 added 02-07-2012 9:56 AM by Dr. J in Archived Deals
issues with 2 cars - although the second may pay for itself in gas, you will need to have insurance on the 2nd car, and perhaps even pay taxes (property taxes). There's also upkeep and storage.
"Supplemental Vehicle" to help save on gas?
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47516344 added 02-07-2012 1:44 PM by IchBinSoBose in Archived Deals
5 speed 1990 - 1995 acura integra 5 speed accord, civic, crx from same era take all the crap out of the trunk and the car, drive like a granny, get 35+mpg on the highway
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47528728 added 02-07-2012 8:46 PM by drozek in Archived Deals
Motorcycle?
"Supplemental Vehicle" to help save on gas?
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47504552 added 02-07-2012 7:16 AM by ElectroWolf in Archived Deals
I recently took a new job a bit farther away from where I live. It's about an hour drive each way, and a total of about 110 miles round trip. Currently I've been driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee, which...
"Supplemental Vehicle" to help save on gas?
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47505158 added 02-07-2012 7:42 AM by drozek in Archived Deals
Scooter?
"Supplemental Vehicle" to help save on gas?
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47510252 added 02-07-2012 10:37 AM by Microtubule in Archived Deals
Late 90's cavalier or escort will easily get you 30 mpg.
"Supplemental Vehicle" to help save on gas?
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47517282 added 02-07-2012 2:16 PM by attgig in Archived Deals
one other thing you should definitely ask about is insurance costs. I had an 01 gc, and did the same thing when i commuted for school. getting a beater car saved me a bunch on insurance as well as...
"Supplemental Vehicle" to help save on gas?
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47519044 added 02-07-2012 3:23 PM by jaqnabox in Archived Deals
Cheap used car. Try looking at a Kia (rio, rondo, optima) or a Hyundai (accent, sonata). Decent mileage. Horrible resale value. Low insurance - due to low car cost. Buy the bare minimum coverage...
"Supplemental Vehicle" to help save on gas?
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47517044 added 02-07-2012 2:08 PM by chuck07 in Archived Deals
16mpg seems low for a Grand Cherokee. I thought they got closer to 20, especially with a ton of highway driving. You may want to check your air filter and spark plugs. Those are 2 easy things that...
"Supplemental Vehicle" to help save on gas?
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47539868 added 02-08-2012 8:05 AM by Brian1 in Archived Deals
ElectroWolf, if you do decide to seriously consider doing this, make sure you run all of the numbers (including depreciating on both vehicles, length of ownership of both vehicles, cost of...
"Supplemental Vehicle" to help save on gas?
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47543330 added 02-08-2012 10:09 AM by drozek in Archived Deals
Electric Scooter?
"Supplemental Vehicle" to help save on gas?
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47663220 added 02-13-2012 9:47 AM by zzyzzx in Archived Deals
1K and Honda are mutually exclusive. In fact all beaters cost more than they used to.
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47689360 added 02-14-2012 9:06 AM by zzyzzx in Archived Deals
I've seen it happen.
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47691540 added 02-14-2012 10:24 AM by chuck07 in Archived Deals
Ahh yes, I forgot about the price.
"Supplemental Vehicle" to help save on gas?
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #48916884 added 03-31-2012 8:58 PM by matthewmon in Archived Deals
i ran the numbers and i could get a honda cbr250r used in a year or two for a little less than $3000 off craigslist. doing the math it seems like i would save enough to have paid for the motorcycle...
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #48918434 added 03-31-2012 9:47 PM by haoyou in Archived Deals
although the second may pay for itself in gas, you will need to have insurance on the 2nd car, and perhaps even pay taxes (property taxes).
"Supplemental Vehicle" to help save on gas?
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47575710 added 02-09-2012 12:11 PM by jordanz12 in Archived Deals
Seriously, I wouldn't rule out a $1k beater car at all, at least if it's a honda or something similar. There typically isn't additional maintenance on older accord's civic's. Only thing you have to...
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47568396 added 02-09-2012 7:42 AM by saladdin in Archived Deals
But after a couple times on side of the road waiting for a tow truck or a ride this gets old. I commute 100 miles a day and would be against a 1k car. Save a few more grand now, sell the jeep and get...
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47562066 added 02-08-2012 11:02 PM by Nollywood in Archived Deals
If you can't afford to move closer to work or find work closer to home then you should probably suck it up and sell your Jeep. Getting a second car and a second loan while you haven't even paid off...
"Supplemental Vehicle" to help save on gas?
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47636940 added 02-12-2012 4:31 AM by StarNova in Archived Deals
There's also the Geo Prizm (made up until the early 2000s). It has a GM body but a Toyota engine. 2002 Prizm with decent miles runs around 5 to 6K I would avoid the older diesels like the...
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Thread created 02-07-2012 by ElectroWolf
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Post #47505904 added 02-07-2012 8:11 AM by DWad in Archived Deals
You might want to look at trying to pay off your loan more quickly to save money before going for another car (just as another option to look at). If you can pay off the loan faster, you can avoid...
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