please recommend a GREAT GAS MILEAGE car (used)

[Grumpy's Gal]

I'm looking to stretch our gas money further.......please recommend the cars which would get the best gas mileage on the highway for commuting.

TIA!

 

[Hedy]

Any of the new subcompacts would be good on gas-Civic, Corolla, possibly (depending what you're driving now) an Accord or Camry.

 

[kellia]

We've had lots of Saturns, they are great and cheap to fix!

 

[speedyf]

As mentioned above....Toyotas usually get great gas mileage.

Corolla is usually in the 30's for mpg.

We have a Camry 4-cylinder that gets 24 /32.

If you want to go SUV...look at the Toyota Highlander. We just bought a used 2005 Highlander with the 4 cylinder engine. It gets 22 / 28. It's built on a Camry chasis, so it has a smoother ride than most other SUV's (not on a truck chasis).

Of course...if you have to tow a camper or a yacht, then the 4 cylinder might be underpowered... If you own a yacht, you probably aren't too worried about gas mileage anyway

Speed

 

[DawnM]

DH has a Saturn, 1996, with 145,000 miles on it and it still gets over 35MPG.

We have always said if we need another car we will go for a civic or corolla for a commuter car. They are economical cars, have a good track record for lasting a long time, and get good mpg.

Dawn

 

[mommagoof]

I just got a 2006 nissan sentra 2 weeks ago, I am merchandiser so I do alot of driving every day/week. I have saved a ton on gas the last 2 weeks with the sentra. I love it.
I have gotten 30+ mpg both highway and reg. streets.

 

[horseshowmom]

DD has a 2003 Chev. Malibu that gets about 35 mpg.

 

[Melynny]

I have a 2005 Nissan Sentra... with 45000 miles.. I drive 35 miles each way to work. I just checked today, I am getting 36.7 mpg. Can't beat that!

 

[**eeyore**]

Volkswagen Jetta TDI - runs on diesel and gets about 45 mpg - fun little car!

 

[ExPirateShopGirl]

I'm looking to stretch our gas money further.......please recommend the cars which would get the best gas mileage on the highway for commuting.

TIA!

I would look at any car that gives you 30 MPG and above, and pick the one with the highest safety rating. Find out how many airbags each one has, etc. Fuel efficiency and safety don't always go hand in hand!

 

[In Luv with Disney]

I have a Toyota Yaris and we get nearly 40mpg...it's a GREAT car!!!!

 

[DOOM1001]

I have a 1999 VW Jetta that I got new,it now has around 250,000 miles (all mine), I couldn't ask for a better car.However when I got it,gas was about $1.35 or so,and it gets OK gas mileage 24 city 30 highway and it's still getting close to those numbers.But with gas around $3 a gallon I think I'm buying a Honda Civic next month. don't think it gets better than 30 city 40 highway for a non-hybrid car.

 

[TN_DISNEY]

I too would advise getting a 4 cylinder subcompact. Almost all manufacturers offer one (take your pick).

Keep in mind that even if gas prices go up to $3 a gallon, your total monthly gas increase will probably be less than $50.

Spending money on a new(er) car to solve a $50 problem may not make too much sense.

 

[leslieseagle]

I don't know what you are looking for, but I LOVE my Volvo. I get over 30 miles to the gallon, although it uses premium. It is very safe, and also very sporty. It can really move when I need it to.

 

[Grumpy's Gal]

Spending money on a new(er) car to solve a $50 problem may not make too much sense.

very true but we're going to have to replace a car soon and it might as well get good gs mileage.

 

[Stein]

Our Civic consistently gets about 39, but I hate that thing with a passion. They are cheaply made, loud and uncomfortable. As soon as we have the opportunity, we will dump it for a larger, more comfortable car. Driving the Civic to save money is a hard way to make a few extra bucks.

 

[littlele]

I am a recent Prius convert. We still have our tank of an SUV (need it for boat, etc) but this Prius is fun to drive and gets an amazing avg of 50 MPG. We did buy it new, but this is because after looking into used and finding a new one with the tax rebates, it just made more sense to buy new. Toyotas hold their value a little too well for someone to buy used when the rebates are still available (they will only be there until a certain amount of them are sold).

I have owned Civics before (back in the early to mid nineties) and I was worried that the Prius would feel like a Civic in terms of space, but it is actually much more roomy. Believe me, I was skeptical at first, because from the outside they looked so small.

Worth looking into!

 

[disneymom3]

Our Civic consistently gets about 39, but I hate that thing with a passion. They are cheaply made, loud and uncomfortable. As soon as we have the opportunity, we will dump it for a larger, more comfortable car. Driving the Civic to save money is a hard way to make a few extra bucks.

Interesting. DH and I were debating between a used Civic and used Accord last fall. We went with the Accord, mainly because I felt like the poor guy has always had the crappy car for our whole marriage. Anyway, one of the things we found interesting was that when we computed the change in insurance rates vs the cost of gas, we wouldn't save all that much with the Civic as the insurance on it was so much higher. OP be sure you take that into account too.

 

[TN_DISNEY]

very true but we're going to have to replace a car soon and it might as well get good gs mileage.

If so, then I'd go with my first comment....buy a 4 cylinder subcompact for the best gas mileage for commuting.

If you'll be using this as a family car then the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry are solid choices (both are available with fuel efficient 4 cylinders and there are millions of them available).

 

[dtauer]

I am a recent Prius convert. We still have our tank of an SUV (need it for boat, etc) but this Prius is fun to drive and gets an amazing avg of 50 MPG. We did buy it new, but this is because after looking into used and finding a new one with the tax rebates, it just made more sense to buy new. Toyotas hold their value a little too well for someone to buy used when the rebates are still available (they will only be there until a certain amount of them are sold).

I have owned Civics before (back in the early to mid nineties) and I was worried that the Prius would feel like a Civic in terms of space, but it is actually much more roomy. Believe me, I was skeptical at first, because from the outside they looked so small.

Worth looking into!

Be careful with the Prius if you live in a colder climate. I know someone who loves the vehicle but often complains about it in the winter. Remember that any time the batteries are supplying the power the engine really never gets warm enough to heat the car if it's cold.

Others may have different experiences, but using it here in Minnesota he says that the heater running on high constantly still doesn't keep the inside warm enough in the winter.