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    nfb: need advise on used car purchase..

    looking for a daily driver. i currently have a 95 lumina v6. it needs to go. its been a decent car. but need a good used car. i'm looking for a small v6 used (00-01) suv like ford escape , mazda tribute , ford sport trak or jeep liberty. anyone here have any of these vehicles? my worry is that even these small suv's with a v6 might not get me good fuel milege. i need to be at around 25mpg mostly highway driving. i also looked at a 4 cylinder pt cruser 05 same price as the other 01's and i'm sure i would get better gas milege than any of the other small suv's with v6's. all your imput very much welcome.
    eddie
    1995 Z28 A4, SCC Ultra Z Hood with Air box/K&N filter, Granatelli Maf Sensor/Fernco bellow/Hotchkis STB/white face gauges/LT4 Knock module/March pullies/160* stat without Hypertech Tunning/Borla 3" y-pipe/HI Flo 3" cat/SLP Loudmouth/GM Motive 3.73's + TA rear end girdle/Afs ZR1's silver painted with polished lip 17x9.5 front & 17x11 out back/98 tail light's/BMR SFC's/spohn Lca's/spohn relo brackets & spohn adj. panhard rod " coated mid lenght pacesetters headers + 1.6rr + custom pc tuning going on soon hopefully "
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    ur lucky if a hybrid suv gets 25hwy. my moms 01 sport 4.0L 4wd only gets 20 on the highway. look at some stratus R/Ts, Monte Carlos, and Grand AM GT. nice lookin cars and good gas mileage, i got a 02 Alero and am gettin 26-27 city driving. nearly 35 on the highway
    2009 Honda Civic EX- the daily beater

    old toys - 1983 trans am, 1988 trans am, 1986 IROC-Z, 2002 Ram Off-Road, 1984 K10, 1988 Mustang GT, 2006 Silverado 2500HD

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    • #3
      If you must get an SUV, look at the Saturn Vue. You can get them in either a 4 or 6 cylinder. The used prices aren't too bad, and they are good cars.
      SOLD: 2002 Trans Am WS.6 - Black on Black - 6 Speed
      SLP Loudmouth Exhaust
      17K Miles

      2005 Acura TL - Silver on Black
      Navigation - Surround Audio - Bluetooth

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      • #4
        Or try the first gen Toyota Rav-4. I think they have the same engine as the Corolla, and get excellent fuel economy. Check fueleconomy.gov for some other ideas too.
        '99 A4 1.8T QMS Santorin
        (Hey, that's not an F-Body)

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        • #5
          Yeah I would look into the RAV-4 also, probaby the most bang for your buck.
          '88 Formula 350

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          • #6
            If you are set on a SUV disregard, but you may look into a midsize truck. I have a Colorado Z71 extended cab with the I5 and 3.73's and its gets 20-22 mpg, and for the size of the motor (211 cubes) it makes decent power 220HP 225ft lbs or torque.
            1994 Z28 Camaro-Project carbed 4th gen
            1995 Silverado-beater truck
            2005 Colorado Z71-Daily driver

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            • #7
              I have seriously considered a Colorado/Canyon several times. I just dont think I would be happy driving a truck everyday. I am currently looking for a 01-03 Lincoln LS V6
              No F-Body right now

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              • #8
                test drove,
                a hundai santa fe 2004, 4 cylinder, 45k, 60k warranty,4 doors, auto, all i want. the best they will do is $13,500 = 66 x 229.00
                i only wanted to pay 190.00 or so a month. i'm going to look for a 2001 maybe it will be in my price range. anyone here have a santa fe?
                eddie
                1995 Z28 A4, SCC Ultra Z Hood with Air box/K&N filter, Granatelli Maf Sensor/Fernco bellow/Hotchkis STB/white face gauges/LT4 Knock module/March pullies/160* stat without Hypertech Tunning/Borla 3" y-pipe/HI Flo 3" cat/SLP Loudmouth/GM Motive 3.73's + TA rear end girdle/Afs ZR1's silver painted with polished lip 17x9.5 front & 17x11 out back/98 tail light's/BMR SFC's/spohn Lca's/spohn relo brackets & spohn adj. panhard rod " coated mid lenght pacesetters headers + 1.6rr + custom pc tuning going on soon hopefully "

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                • #9
                  While I think they've improved the reliability of Hyundai's, the thing that will kill you is depreciation. (Probably because they still have a bad rep from their debut in the USA market).

                  Any luck finding a Rav4? I know they are hard to come by cause people hang on to them.
                  '99 A4 1.8T QMS Santorin
                  (Hey, that's not an F-Body)

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                  • #10
                    No brainer here...a Pontiac Vibe GT.

                    I've got an 03. It gets about 30 mpg combined...about 33 mpg all highway.

                    With an 8700 rpm redline, 6-speed trans, 180 hp, 17" wheels on low profile z-rated tires...these cars are a blast to drive. And, becuase it's made by Toyota (with heads designed by Yamaha) ...she runs like a top.

                    Plenty of room for two adults and three kids...with room to spare in the hatchback area. These are great little cars. Look for one with the Nav. I can't live without mine!
                    Al 96 Ram Air T/A
                    Mods: Build # 784 * Hotchkis STB * SFCs * Borla cat back w/QTP cut-out * AS&M/RK Sports Mid-length headers w/single CAT * Koni SA shocks on lower perch w/ lowered rear * Strano Hollow front & rear antisway bars * 1LE front/rear springs * 1LE aluminum driveshaft * Strange 4.10 gears w/ Zexel Torsen diff. * ARP bearing cap studs & aluminum diff cover* J&M Hotpart poly/poly rear LCAs and poly/poly panhard bar * RAM Powergrip clutch w/ LT4 PP and RAM billet Al flywheel * C5 Z06 brakes * C6 Z06 wheels * Spohn T/A * Spohn DS Loop * fully custom interior w/ custom audio

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                    • #11
                      looked at one at my pontiac dealer. 06 brand new and they wanted $16,000
                      but i'm looking more at around $11,500 or so.need to find a used one.
                      did look small to me. i might just have to go drive one tomorrow.
                      i'm currious now.
                      thanks for the info.
                      i do a lot of highway driving about $75%
                      eddie
                      1995 Z28 A4, SCC Ultra Z Hood with Air box/K&N filter, Granatelli Maf Sensor/Fernco bellow/Hotchkis STB/white face gauges/LT4 Knock module/March pullies/160* stat without Hypertech Tunning/Borla 3" y-pipe/HI Flo 3" cat/SLP Loudmouth/GM Motive 3.73's + TA rear end girdle/Afs ZR1's silver painted with polished lip 17x9.5 front & 17x11 out back/98 tail light's/BMR SFC's/spohn Lca's/spohn relo brackets & spohn adj. panhard rod " coated mid lenght pacesetters headers + 1.6rr + custom pc tuning going on soon hopefully "

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                      • #12
                        Yeah, definately check out the Pontiac Vibe / Toyota Matrix.
                        '99 A4 1.8T QMS Santorin
                        (Hey, that's not an F-Body)

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