fuel efficient cars

[b0ld]

A vw golf would be the most fuel efficient car yet very expensive for parts when it breaks done... Solution to that.. Buy it brand new off the lot , pay it in 5 years where the warranty would end and then sell it.

The toyota corolla is also another great fuel efficient car. Infact I read an article somewhere not so long ago where they ran a test and the car was running on Empty and still did 200 km before it went out.



Civics are also great as well.

But one thing alot of people tend to misunderstand is the type of fuel that they are putting into there vehicles as well as regular tune ups. The fuel grade that you put into your tank will have an affect on both your mileage as well as your engine life. Higher the octane, the cleaner the burn the better the mileage. it may be a few extra cents however just use a points card for the gas station and you can save up to 3.5 cents a litre (at least through petro-can). In the end you will have a less of a chance of running into issues with the mechanical portion of the engine.

[GSG9]

chevron has a 3.5 cents savings card too, and its the best gas you can buy.... just a heads up.

[stephen_c]

Originally Posted by GSG9

true enough. but im sure she doesnt know the difference between a wrc and an st anyways.

yeah, girls are dumb.








j/k

[stephen_c]

Originally Posted by GSG9

chevron has a 3.5 cents savings card too, and its the best gas you can buy.... just a heads up.

cuz of the techron?

yeah, i only fill up @ chevron.
but nowadays gas anywhere is full of crap fillers.

ask erik maple leaf about aviation 100LL, now that's primo

[GSG9]

techron is still proven to be the best gasoline additive available.
even to the extent that it is suggested that you fill up with premium plus at chevron the day before running aircare.

[_bRiTt]

That all depends on where you get your parts for the repairs and who you get to do the repairs. If you are one of those who shell out the big bucks all the time and take it right to the dealer to get the parts and do the work your right, the price of VW repairs is going to be of course more expensive but far less repairs so it evens out. On the other side, if you get your parts from cheaper places (example lordco or try and get it from a wrecker or something) and then have a friend or small shop do the labour, your going to have wayy cheaper repair bills than the VW, as non dealer parts are pretty much next to impossible to get and few people will work on VW's, although it's getting better than it used to be

Back to the topic at hand, go for an import,(if you plan on keeping the car for along time) it will end up being the best in the long run. Nikita on here just got a honda fit and i was in it on saturday and i must say it's super nice, should definatly check it out

Originally Posted by ebbomega

Alright, this is entirely anecdotally based but...

As far as I understand it's a matter of cost vs. frequency of maintenance, no? As in, yes the parts cost more but you'll need to replace them less often due to wear & tear.

Keep in mind, of course, that doesn't take into account accidental damage. If you're an error-prone driver that may be something to take into consideration.

(Anybody with experience otherwise please feel free to refute me)

[SEAN!]

Originally Posted by Ragga_Wh0re

i dont do standard.

i thought you liked riding sticks yo!!

[SEAN!]

Originally Posted by ebbomega

Why did I forget about VW's? They're the ultimate in economy vehicle. Jettas start at 17k, Golfs at 15k.

vw's have serious quality control issues.

take a look at the nissan sentra.

p.s. and i mean serious ever been to a vw board, my buddy bought a brand new gold and sold it six weeks later because it kept breakin on em.

[SEAN!]

Originally Posted by wtf_wtf

golfs = expensive parts

who cares about parts it has a three year warranty

[shiki]

look at the new corolla and civic. if you didn't like the yaris, you'll hate the fit and accent.

Originally Posted by b0ld

But one thing alot of people tend to misunderstand is the type of fuel that they are putting into there vehicles as well as regular tune ups. The fuel grade that you put into your tank will have an affect on both your mileage as well as your engine life. Higher the octane, the cleaner the burn the better the mileage. it may be a few extra cents however just use a points card for the gas station and you can save up to 3.5 cents a litre (at least through petro-can). In the end you will have a less of a chance of running into issues with the mechanical portion of the engine.

no, just no. never put anything into your car that differs from the manufacturers recommended fuel. i bet you think that higher octane fuel in your stock car will give you more power too. if anything, your car will get less mileage out of a higher octane gas if it is not tuned for it. please don't talk about things that you don't understand.

Myths about Unleaded Gasoline
Save Money On Gas - The Octane Factor
http://www.state.mn.us/mn/externalDo...ctaneFacts.pdf

[rawb]

how long do you plan to have the car for?
it may be cheaper to lease.

[b0ld]

Originally Posted by shiki

look at the new corolla and civic. if you didn't like the yaris, you'll hate the fit and accent.


no, just no. never put anything into your car that differs from the manufacturers recommended fuel. i bet you think that higher octane fuel in your stock car will give you more power too. if anything, your car will get less mileage out of a higher octane gas if it is not tuned for it. please don't talk about things that you don't understand.

Myths about Unleaded Gasoline
Save Money On Gas - The Octane Factor
http://www.state.mn.us/mn/externalDo...ctaneFacts.pdf

It maybe car manufacturer recommended fuel grade but it is not limited to a higher octane/methonol additive. I've been through 4 cars and was involved in a racing team way way back. The affects on what a "bad burn" does to 4 cylinder engine is scary. The sediment / residue that builds up over by the valve's and the condition of the piston head and rings is rather scary.

For every car that I have been though. And tried using regular gas .. I noticed my mileage would end up being really bad because its not as a better burn as the higher octane. And I know others that come up with the same predicament.

[Pussy*Kat]

Originally Posted by GSG9

true enough. but im sure she doesnt know the difference between a wrc and an st anyways.

dont assume shit

[Revolver]

whichever auto you choose,look into changing your driving techniques

Hypermiling :: Even without a hybrid car, no more need to compare gas prices

hypermiling has pretty much revolutionized the way i drive and how much fuel i consume

[Ragga_Wh0re]

Originally Posted by rawb

how long do you plan to have the car for?
it may be cheaper to lease.

Thats another thing im torn on,financing vs leasing. Theres pros and cons to both,my sister says lease and my dads telling me to finance.Ive been considering a VW parts arent really an issue for me I get shit at just above cost from Lordco,but if any body damage were to happen im not sure what thatd look like for me.Ill have to ask my sis about that one.

What i didnt like about the Yaris was that the dash was so high and it wasnt a power seat adjust mechanism but a fucking "pump" one, also the back was way too high too which made checking blind spots kinda fucking scary.Its an adjustment from a 6 cylinder to a 4 cylinder though:(

[_bRiTt]

As someone who worked at lordco I can tell you first hand no matter what the discount, parts are super expensive (some more than dealer) and next to impossible to have for newer VW's.

[SEAN!]

Originally Posted by b0ld

It maybe car manufacturer recommended fuel grade but it is not limited to a higher octane/methonol additive. I've been through 4 cars and was involved in a racing team way way back. The affects on what a "bad burn" does to 4 cylinder engine is scary. The sediment / residue that builds up over by the valve's and the condition of the piston head and rings is rather scary.

For every car that I have been though. And tried using regular gas .. I noticed my mileage would end up being really bad because its not as a better burn as the higher octane. And I know others that come up with the same predicament.

bad burn does not occur on a car that is not modified. modern ecu's have maps to compensate for bad fuel.

buying high octane fuel without a properly tuned car (and i mean on a dyno not some wack *****h with a 200 dollar axle back and 300 dollas in stickers) is like buying protein without working out, you just pissin it away.

i wouldve thought you wouldve learned somehting in a race team..shiet all the wieght you lost would lead to much better times then better fuel.

[GSG9]

Originally Posted by Pussy*Kat

dont assume shit

and by the neg karma, im going to assume that you watch rally?:amuse:

[Phrenetic]

sooo much smug

[stephen_c]

Originally Posted by GSG9

and by the neg karma, im going to assume that you watch rally?:amuse:

no worries, i give u pos karma to offset her lil red dot.

and

a big green 2009 ford focus rs



how's that for good karma.

[GSG9]

VROOOM!
hard to believe that that car directly competes with the evos and STis.
bigass brembo brake system and stock oz rims, icing on the cake in any mans dream.

i wish i could test one...

Honda, Toyota, or Mazda. I picked the civic over the corolla for style and picked to civic over the Mazda 3 for cost.

[Ragga_Wh0re]

Originally Posted by _bRiTt

As someone who worked at lordco I can tell you first hand no matter what the discount, parts are super expensive (some more than dealer) and next to impossible to have for newer VW's.

we supply to lordco :) and I have been dealing with 90% of the managers for over a year and get quality parts at just above cost not shit jobber parts. I wouldnt have to worry much about parts cuz if anything were to go wrong warranty would cover it for the most part so like yeah or something.

[Ragga_Wh0re]

Originally Posted by stephen_c

no worries, i give u pos karma to offset her lil red dot.

and

a big green 2009 ford focus rs



how's that for good karma.

those are cute!too bad its a ford

[stephen_c]

^
euro fords are good.

from what u've mentioned so far, i think u'll be happy w/ the vw city golf.

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