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Offline Cryptinox

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2000s sedans or coupes with best MPG?
« on: September 03, 2021, 11:55:25 PM »
I am trying to see if I can find some sedans or coupes with extremely good base mpg, uses normal gasoline, have 4 seats, and are aesthetically pleasing. I know Toyota Corolla and Hondas are recommended but I am trying find a car with a higher mpg than 25 city/30 highway however 25/30 city is around my minimal. I did some research and found out that at least some models of the Geo Metro can't go above 62 miles an hour with air conditioning on which is a big issue for me assuming it is true.
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Offline SimpleMan

Re: 2000s sedans or coupes with best MPG?
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2021, 12:08:05 AM »
Quote from: Cryptinox on September 03, 2021, 11:55:25 PM
I am trying to see if I can find some sedans or coupes with extremely good base mpg, uses normal gasoline, have 4 seats, and are aesthetically pleasing. I know Toyota Corolla and Hondas are recommended but I am trying find a car with a higher mpg than 25 city/30 highway however 25/30 city is around my minimal. I did some research and found out that at least some models of the Geo Metro can't go above 62 miles an hour with air conditioning on which is a big issue for me assuming it is true.
Not the Geo Metro.  Please.  A car that can't exceed 62 mph with A/C on, is a car that has issues.  Pope Francis might like it, as he does not like A/C, but he will just have to be him on that, and I shall be me.  And me likes air conditioning.

I bought a 2021 Toyota Camry LE a couple of months ago, and am just shy of 4000 miles on it, with no complaints whatsoever.  I am scheduled to take it in for complimentary maintenance at 5000 miles.  Mileage is around 18-20 mpg in stop-and-start city driving, with up to 34 mpg (my experience) on the highway.  Not a bad car, a little smaller interior than I'd like, and the trunk space leaves much to be desired.  The metal on the body is just a little thinner than I've been used to (GM and Ford), but that is probably one reason for the superior gas mileage (it is 4-cylinder, I couldn't afford 6-cylinder).  Thinner metal is something I always associate with NASCAR, stock cars highly modified for racing performance. It is loaded with features, including a rear backup camera and a neat feature I discovered, automatic slowing for cars in front of you on cruise control. 
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Offline Cryptinox

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Re: 2000s sedans or coupes with best MPG?
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2021, 12:51:58 AM »
Quote from: SimpleMan on September 04, 2021, 12:08:05 AM
Not the Geo Metro.  Please.  A car that can't exceed 62 mph with A/C on, is a car that has issues.  Pope Francis might like it, as he does not like A/C, but he will just have to be him on that, and I shall be me.  And me likes air conditioning.

I bought a 2021 Toyota Camry LE a couple of months ago, and am just shy of 4000 miles on it, with no complaints whatsoever.  I am scheduled to take it in for complimentary maintenance at 5000 miles.  Mileage is around 18-20 mpg in stop-and-start city driving, with up to 34 mpg (my experience) on the highway.  Not a bad car, a little smaller interior than I'd like, and the trunk space leaves much to be desired.  The metal on the body is just a little thinner than I've been used to (GM and Ford), but that is probably one reason for the superior gas mileage (it is 4-cylinder, I couldn't afford 6-cylinder).  Thinner metal is something I always associate with NASCAR, stock cars highly modified for racing performance. It is loaded with features, including a rear backup camera and a neat feature I discovered, automatic slowing for cars in front of you on cruise control.
My issue with modern cars is they are boring and expensive. That's why I said 2000s, not 2010s.
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Offline Emile

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Re: 2000s sedans or coupes with best MPG?
« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2021, 01:03:45 AM »
I had a '95 Dodge Neon that I really liked, it always got 38 on the highway. I recall hearing that the newer ones (2000+) didn't do quite as well on mileage.
Older vehicles can be a good way to go if you are mechanically inclined and willing to work on them yourself (I regularly drive a Ranger that I bought new almost 20 years ago) , but if you have to take them to a repair shop, at today's labor rates, you will often spend more than the sale value of the vehicle.  
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Offline bodeens

Re: 2000s sedans or coupes with best MPG?
« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2021, 04:04:42 AM »
Quote from: Cryptinox on September 03, 2021, 11:55:25 PM
I am trying to see if I can find some sedans or coupes with extremely good base mpg, uses normal gasoline, have 4 seats, and are aesthetically pleasing. I know Toyota Corolla and Hondas are recommended but I am trying find a car with a higher mpg than 25 city/30 highway however 25/30 city is around my minimal. I did some research and found out that at least some models of the Geo Metro can't go above 62 miles an hour with air conditioning on which is a big issue for me assuming it is true.
If you can get over 2010s aesthetics Prius is not a meme. Aesthetics are whatever but the mpg is great and the engine is very reliable. Anything 2013-2015 is okay (2010 has some weird issues with engines, do NOT buy), get a real report on cell health of the batteries though. Once you tank below 45 mpg I'd start swapping batteries. With the savings on fuel put some of that money towards batteries long term. Even with having to buy batteries you will come out ahead. You COULD get a gen 2 Prius (2000s) but the mpg is strictly worse than gen 3 (2010s). 
Are late 90s acceptable to you? 2000s were really not that hot for a lot of brands. If you're willing to learn some basic maintenance you're far better off getting something slightly older.
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