Leonardo Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I'm fighting the pressure to sell her but it's just bad having to fuel up every 288 miles or every 4 trips to work (almost 70 miles a day). And yes, I have tried Econo maps and low octane ones. Might be looking for an econo car with great MPG and so far it looks like the Elantra is tops on the list but still looking at the Yaris and newer Focus. Have to find what something 2011 or so. I have to weight my options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSPECB Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Just buy a moped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted July 19, 2012 Moderators Share Posted July 19, 2012 hyundai veloster...I believe they're going to turbo it shortly as well! "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legaroo Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 ^That destroys the MPG so... Get a prius lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr4v3r Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 dont do it! but sell it to me I am more of a wagon guy than sedan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 You will regret it (every day) - but do what you have to do Leo. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Keep the wagon, buy a bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrasounddude Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Tough decision. I moved closer to work as i had a 100 mile round trip. North Spokane to Coeur d'Alene,Id. I enjoyed the drive. Winding roads and little traffic.(+big latte good for 25 miles) Maybe an old civic and keep subie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSPECB Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Yikes. North Spokane to CDA is a shitty daily commute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXR4T Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 ^That destroys the MPG so... Get a prius lol Do some research before blabbering on the interwebz. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2013-hyundai-veloster-181517.html kind of want.. 200hp, 195trq, twinscroll turbo, 38 highway MPG http://www.autoblog.com/2012/02/17/hyundai-veloster-turbo-to-start-at-21-500/ http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-hyundai-veloster-turbo/#photo-4827943/ http://www.autoguide.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/481086-2/2013-Hyundai-Veloster-Turbo-Driving-01.jpg Read and enjoy Leo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrasounddude Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Yikes. North Spokane to CDA is a shitty daily commute! Not compared to SoCal commutes from days gone by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSPECB Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Well that's true. But still. I wouldn't want to do that drive. Especially with how much construction was going on the last time I drove from Spokane to CDA a few months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Yea, socal commutes can be terrible, depending on your route. Right now my commute is a canyon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I'd say, keep the wagon and use some other means of your choice to go to work. Keep the wagon for weekend drives. That's what I do; I bike to work every day (you can't do that of course) and use the car just for leisure. I can tell you that I can't wait for the weekends to come by. Last point, maybe you should try the following: do not drive your wagon for a week and rent a car during that time. See how you feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrinerMonkey Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Gas is a lot cheaper than a car payment. Use your head and do some math. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planelazy Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 That's the thing that sucks about Orlando.. it's so spread out you go through gas like crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Gas is a lot cheaper than a car payment. Use your head and do some math. I'm using my head. With the money I get for the wagon there are a number of choices I can go for by going with a slightly used car (~20K miles) that would have me break even or finance about a grand or two. If I had the money for a third car, it wouldn't be an issue but as of right now, the funds for an econo car would come from my wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted July 19, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted July 19, 2012 i don't think the volester is a good idea, the whole turbo thing, it just attracts the mod bug. honestly, if you are pushing and pulling with this, why dont you just keep the LGT and buy an older cruiser motorcycle? They cost next to nothing to maintain, and you can get up to 40 mpg easy if you drive them right. "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Sorry for your lose, your going to miss the wagon....real bad. Good luck with search. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 i don't think the volester is a good idea, the whole turbo thing, it just attracts the mod bug. honestly, if you are pushing and pulling with this, why dont you just keep the LGT and buy an older cruiser motorcycle? They cost next to nothing to maintain, and you can get up to 40 mpg easy if you drive them right. Don't want a bike as international tourists drive like crap and that's why I have the Hella Supertones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrinerMonkey Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I'm using my head. With the money I get for the wagon there are a number of choices I can go for by going with a slightly used car (~20K miles) that would have me break even or finance about a grand or two. If I had the money for a third car, it wouldn't be an issue but as of right now, the funds for an econo car would come from my wagon. Might want to look more closely at the math. Not sure about where you live but around here sales tax is 7% and is based on the purchased car sale price before the trade, then you have all of the other fees that come with new car purchases, doc fees, licensing, etc... Plus when you trade in you are loosing a few thousand over what you car is really worth. $2k buys 500 gallons of gas @ $4 a gallon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrasounddude Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 According to my math, your spending 240.00 a month on gas at 20mpg for just commute. Could obviously halve that with Eco car. 120.00 per month is what we're talking. A little overtime or paper route? Switch to PBR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Might want to look more closely at the math. Not sure about where you live but around here sales tax is 7% and is based on the purchased car sale price before the trade, then you have all of the other fees that come with new car purchases, doc fees, licensing, etc... Plus when you trade in you are loosing a few thousand over what you car is really worth. $2k buys 500 gallons of gas @ $4 a gallon. I'm not trading for new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 According to my math, your spending 240.00 a month on gas at 20mpg for just commute. Could obviously halve that with Eco car. 120.00 per month is what we're talking. A little overtime or paper route? Switch to PBR? PBR? I spend more fuel on stop and go roads than I do in tolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrinerMonkey Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I'm not trading for new. Doesn't matter, you still pay those fees and taxes at a dealer and still get hosed on the trade-in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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