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Aug 8^th, 2011 at 3:15am

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So I have been using my grandpa's 1978 F-150. He was just letting me borrow it, he has offered to get me my own vehicle. It can't be over $25,000. So... Here are the ones I have found... 2011 Colorado Extended Cab 4x4 Work Truck, which I have found will come out to be about $24,000. The second one is a 2011 Camaro Coupe 1LS, which depending on where I buy it, with no extras, will come out to about $24,000. The third and Final Choice... 2012 Ford Mustang V6 Coupe... With very few extras it will come out to be around $25,000 exact. He said the base price has to be at or below $25,000, which means I don't have to worry about figuring in Tax. Which of these should I choose... I need one that I will be able to drive around in the snow and ice in the Black Hills. I am leaning towards the Chevy Colorado. If you guys know of a better vehicle that falls with in the price. Please go ahead and post it.

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Reply #1 - Aug 8^th, 2011 at 4:30am

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As grandpa is going to be footing the bill, and you are not yet of an age where you can afford your own wheels, so with that in mind, how about a small engined car that does 40 or so MPG (i.e cheap to run) than a V6 or V8 that will burble along at 15 to the gallon.

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Reply #2 - Aug 8^th, 2011 at 12:44pm

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expat wrote on Aug 8^th, 2011 at 4:30am:

..........how about a small engined car that does 40 or so MPG (i.e cheap to run) than a V6 or V8 that will burble along at 15 to the gallon.

Matt

Thank you for the voice of sanity!

Unless one truly NEEDS a vehicle with a heavy carrying capacity, it is truly wasterful to be burning the needless gasoline all the time lugging around that big, heavy vehicle. And having a car that goes sixty gazillion mph when most people can't drive safely (nor legally) at those speeds makes no sense either.

Might I recommend a Honda Fit Sport? We have a 2010 one and it averages 40 mpg. We live in New Hampshire and it is fine on ice and snow (if you know how to drive).

Haven't looked at he new year's prives... but I think it will be under $25K.

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Reply #3 - Aug 8^th, 2011 at 1:18pm

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If you can find a Mitsubishi lancer evolution I would go for that. I love how it dives over ice and snow. Wink

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Reply #4 - Aug 8^th, 2011 at 1:19pm

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Gas (petrol) prices will go up and up and up over the next few years. Gas guzzlers will as a result loose value. The period of heavy steel based cars is drawing to an end slowly and my daughter will be driving a machine very different from what we see today when she grows up - probably made by the likes of Samsung or LG.

Meanwhile you'll be doing yourself a favor by maximizing MPG in your decision about a car now.

Think Global. It's the world we live in.

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Reply #5 - Aug 9^th, 2011 at 1:36pm

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Definately look at new cars with excellent economy, and start/stop technology.

A friend of mine recently bought himself a brand new Audi A1, which can reach 100MPG at times. It runs diesel, but because it's German, it actually works.

To be honest, I'm looking at a similar Audi, or even a plug-in hybrid such as the BMW i8 for a few years time.

In relation to your problem... Look at economical cars with smaller engines. A decent four wheel drive or adaptive drive system is available on a lot of modern cars. An older, heavy, car might struggle on ice in comparison. And a massive engine will not aid traction on ice.

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Reply #6 - Aug 9^th, 2011 at 2:33pm

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If this was a perfect World of BBC Cbbees or whatever it is called Grin

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and cars cost 3 pennies and bread costs 1 Cheesy

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. I would strongly advice you to buy A Koenigsegg Wink

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Agera. But I will do a bit of research for you Tongue

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Reply #7 - Aug 9^th, 2011 at 2:34pm

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Just received this months Practical Mechanics. Nice article about the Chevy Sonic. Basic price, $14,000. It comes with either a 1.8L or a 1.4L Turbo and does a million miles to the gallon. Also at 14 grand, that leaves you plenty left over to increase your comfort level.

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Reply #8 - Aug 9^th, 2011 at 2:59pm

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PEEL P50, PEEL P50, PEEL P50, PEEL P....

Just kidding (it's my favorite car... Really, no kidding! Can't find any though.).
I have a Honda Civic and it's quite good. Though I always had a crush on japanese cars...

Up is the way to go.

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Reply #9 - Aug 10^th, 2011 at 5:29am

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Nah. No peel p50.
Advantages:
You don't pay congestion charge,
No one would ever want to steal it,
You can take it into your job
Disadvantages:
Cannot go out with friends,
No going on dates etc Sad

Sad

It drinks gas like mad Shocked

Shocked

.
It spews out smoke.

But hey you save at least 23,500. Cool

Cool

for other stuff.

Most people think that flying a plane is dangerous, except pilots because they know how easy it is.
Arguing with a pilot is like wrestling with a pig in the mud, after a while you begin to think the pig likes it.

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Reply #10 - Aug 10^th, 2011 at 10:02am

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peel p50... man... remember having seen Jeremy Clarkson try it on an episode of Top Gear, but I thought it was a gag car... now I discover it exists for real... Shocked

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Reply #11 - Aug 10^th, 2011 at 10:19am

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hyperpep111 wrote on Aug 10^th, 2011 at 5:29am:

Nah. No peel p50.
Advantages:
You don't pay congestion charge,
No one would ever want to steal it,
You can take it into your job
Disadvantages:
Cannot go out with friends,
No going on dates etc Sad

Sad

It drinks gas like mad Shocked

Shocked

.
It spews out smoke.

But hey you save at least 23,500. Cool

Cool

for other stuff.

And no reverse gear, but a minor inconvenience compare to no friends, no dates, no life........ Grin

Grin

Matt

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Reply #12 - Aug 10^th, 2011 at 1:57pm

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JBaymore wrote on Aug 8^th, 2011 at 12:44pm:

expat wrote on Aug 8^th, 2011 at 4:30am:

..........how about a small-engined car that does 40 or so MPG (i.e cheap to run) than a V6 or V8 that will burble along at 15 to the gallon. Matt

Thank you for the voice of sanity!
Unless one truly NEEDS a vehicle with a heavy carrying capacity, it is truly wasteful to be burning the needless gasoline all the time lugging around that big, heavy vehicle. And having a car that goes sixty gazillion mph when most people can't drive safely (nor legally) at those speeds makes no sense either.

pete wrote on Aug 8^th, 2011 at 1:19pm:

Gas (petrol) prices will go up and up and up over the next few years. Gas guzzlers will as a result lose value. The period of heavy steel based cars is drawing to an end slowly and my daughter will be driving a machine very different from what we see today when she grows up - probably made by the likes of Samsung or LG.

For the record, my long gone fuel-injected 350 V8 Camaro (1986) averaged 25 to 28mpg (but I never 'floored' the pedal) when I checked it over segments of my New Hampshire to Nebraska trip; my last vehicle, a GM pickup (1992) I had two years ago, was fortunate to get over 8mpg on NH terrain. Nevertheless, whether 25, 40 or 100mpg, you're burning non-reusable fuel.
As to Pete's Samsung or LG statement, right now, with my ancient technology (and I yet had the finances), I could make a vehicle that is essentially self-charging. Mind you, it wouldn't run the track like my Camaro would have, but it wouldn't need the pit stops...
It wouldn't need the pit stops -- therein lies the problem, magnified by the current financial debacle: all those businesses (convenience stations, etc.) would be in a dire situation; if gas pumps were replaced by charging units, the units would be used less than the plug-your-quarters-in air pumps, basically, when something breaks down in the vehicle's charging system. Of course, there would be an increase in battery sales and replacement. However, although I haven't funds for a motor (let alone a charging system), my new lithiums lasted 3 months on my bicycle before recharge versus one or two night's use with the former motorcycle battery (for my own installed lighting system, not a constantly current-drawing motor). Therefore, the hybrid is the current future bug on the street.
For now, like most everyone has said, go for the milage... and, by the way, does it have to be the newest vehicle on the lot?

Cool

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Reply #13 - Aug 10^th, 2011 at 4:48pm

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If you are living in snow and ice conditions I would recommend a front wheel drive or 4 wheel drive vehicle. A mustang or camaro will kill you in the winter. I'd say go with a 4 wheel drive truck. You have hauling capacity and off road capability. Plus you can score some free beer hauling stuff for people who drive tiny save the planet cars.

-BigTruck Cool

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Reply #14 - Aug 10^th, 2011 at 7:53pm

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Cars and trucks can be chosen for a thousand different uses. I drive a big fuel guzzling V8 3/4 ton Chevy cargo van, thats been beefed up for towing heavy trailers. So if your only tools are a pen,paper and a laptop those hybrids are getting better every year.

Flying with twins is a lot of fun..

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