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Old 03-08-2011, 12:06 AM
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so here is the thing, i sold my audi today because i couldnt keep up with the gas prices. do you guys have any recommendations of a car that cost around 5k and is fuel efficient, reliable and doesnt look like ****?
btw. i got a complete thule roof rack for sale whith all kinds of attachments and stuff, would like to sell it local in the bay area.
 
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Old 03-08-2011, 12:10 AM
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I always figured our cars were pretty efficent. What sort of mpgs were you seeing?
 
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Old 03-08-2011, 12:13 AM
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i was lucky to get 260 from the whole tank. i mostly do city driving and would probably want a 4 cilinder or a tdi if i can find one cheap.
 
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Old 03-08-2011, 12:17 AM
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Sad to hear.

What attachments do you have?

Get a Corolla. Those things are so great on gas.
 
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Old 03-08-2011, 12:19 AM
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it is complete with a thule fairing, snowboard attachment that hold 4 boards, bike attachment, and 4 soft wraps for surfboards etc. all locks and keys are included.
 
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Old 03-08-2011, 12:23 AM
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Did you do the math? You are probably only looking at saving a few hundred dollars a when compared to a Honda or similar. Gas is expensive for everyone no matter what you drive. When you put it down on paper you will find that the savings just are worth it. Unless you are going from a Chevy Suburban to a Geo Metro you aren't going to enjoy a very significant savings. Going from a reasonably economical car like the Audi to a Honda isn't going to pad your wallet much.
 
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Old 03-08-2011, 12:25 AM
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like i said, i am a student and like most dont have a lot of money so saving $40 a month would be great.
 
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Old 03-08-2011, 12:31 AM
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Dude look for a vw golf 2.0 non turbo u can get allmoust 400 miles from a tank so u will save more then 40$ month
 
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Old 03-08-2011, 12:31 AM
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like i said, i am a student and like most dont have a lot of money so saving $40 a month would be great.
Donate plasma once a month and you are set. There is always a way to make it happen. Heck, an average bar night used to cost me over $80.
 
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Old 03-08-2011, 01:11 AM
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well good looking and fuel efficient arent exactly on good terms dude... especially for under 5k

geo metro FTW hahaha
 


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