Going for an interview Monday to work in the bus maintenance dept at the airport 30+ miles one way. I want something in the 35+mpg range that as a bigger guy I wouldn't look and feel like a complete tool driving. 4 wheels not 2 and preferably under $1000
Late 80s/early 90s Civic or CRX if you can find out that hasn't been completely riced out. Going to cost you more than a grand, though.
Do running cars under $1K even exist anymore?
Yeah but I dont want a metro bubble
i had my 97 Cavalier 2 door with the 2.2 pushrod motor/5 speed manual up to just a fraction of a mile per gallon under 40mpg when i sold it... paid $300 for it with a blown head gasket... fixed it and drove it for 3 years, doing different aero things to try to save a little gas- just taking off the passenger side mirror was worth a mile per gallon all by itself, and blocking off the grille and making an air dam out of the bumper of an 89 Grand Am was worth a solid 2mpg.. was going to do some lawn edging side skirts and throw away interior stuff, but my cousin needed a car so i sold it to her for $500..
i'm a "bigger guy" at 5'11" and 245 pounds, and i never felt cramped or uncomfortable in any of the Cavvies that i've had..
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/4528073713.html
saw this one, could have possibilities.
How about a '91 BMW 318i with the M42 engine. They get over 30, tons of headroom, and defintiely won't look like a tool....
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/4553296441.html
84 escort deezel
In reply to Cone_Junkie:
I can't seem to give away my non-riced, perfectly running, well-mainted, 33-35 mpg 91 integra with new t-belt, water pump, brakes, $500 worth of new tires, lowering springs, KYB's, spare set of GSR wheels, and on and on and on.
poopshovel wrote: In reply to Cone_Junkie: I can't seem to give away my non-riced, perfectly running, well-mainted, 33-35 mpg 91 integra with new t-belt, water pump, brakes, $500 worth of new tires, lowering springs, KYB's, spare set of GSR wheels, and on and on and on.
I'm listening, go on
Carpool. Double your MPG instantly. Which means you only need 15 mpg. My 1966 Cadillac would fit the bill.
1st gen Neon DOHC. Any non ACR should pull down 35+
Gen 2 Escort? ...if you could find one that has been taken care of and not beat to hell and back. Slow, but 1.9 liters + a 5 speed gets me 30 something in town/highwayish driving. 40+ on the highway. The best thing, though, is the non-claustrophobic interior. With the boxy design and big windows these little cars feel huge inside. I'm tall so I appreciate that. It's reasonably entertaining to toss around too.
I second the 2nd gen Escorts. You might even consider the 3rd gen but I really have no experience with them. Lots of room, easy to work on, parts are plentiful and cheap, and upgrades are available from a wide range of Ford and Mazda cars. My only real beefs are the cupholders suck and the heater core is a real pain to replace.
Bruce
ryanty22 wrote: http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/4528073713.html saw this one, could have possibilities.
Ummm, why haven't you gotten this yet? I want to drive down and get it!! Want to go look at it for me? 
Saturn 95-02. You can have 2 or 4 doors, even a wagon. Single cam 5 speeds will hit 40mpg, twins the high 30's. Cheap to buy, cheap to maintain. It will use oil, just keep adding...
sethmeister4 wrote:ryanty22 wrote: http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/4528073713.html saw this one, could have possibilities.Ummm, why haven't you gotten this yet? I want to drive down and get it!! Want to go look at it for me?
I might be able on Monday after my interview. The first couple of weeks I'll be driving my suv.
Yeah,I'd be all over that corolla. Shoot I would be buying it if it were in TX and not NC. It checks all of the boxes for you.
Hungary Bill wrote: The Grey Hag
I've never been a big fan of hondas but I like that car, and am keeping my eye out for something like that. Problem is they are rare in decent shape around here.
That FX16 is a swap, right? Didn't the 4AGE only come in the GT-S model?
I am not sure, but like I said I can probably take a quick look at it monday after my interview if you want. just let me know my email is ryanty22@hotmail.com
It's cool, it's honestly a little farther than I want to drive. If you're looking at it for you, but all means check it out. I'd be interested in hearing how you like it. Plus I think you should buy it!
just texted him to see if its still available
All depends on the interview monday. It will probably be long gone by the time I get the money.
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