Have to sell my G
#19
05-13-2006 | 07:41 AM
#20
05-13-2006 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by HotRodW
Assuming he can somehow manage to squeeze 25 mpg out of his G, and conservatively saying the TSX will only average about 30 mpg on regular unleaded, he stands to save about $1,000 a year on gas alone at today's prices. Factor in lower insurance and maintenance costs, and he stands to save a bundle. ****, if he keeps the G he's going to spend about a grand every 9 months just on tires! I love my G, but I wouldn't use it as a primary driver if I had to commute 100 miles every day.
Maybe a Mini Cooper S or GTI?
Maybe a Mini Cooper S or GTI?
Keep your G... that is, unless you really like the TSX.
#21
05-13-2006 | 10:51 AM
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^I'd like to see your math. Here's how I figured it:
500 miles/week translates to about 25,000 miles/year, and that's assuming the car is only used for commuting.
At a wishful 25 mpg, the G will burn 1,000 gallons of premium fuel per year. At the current price of $3.20/gal, that's $3,200 per year.
At a conservative 30 mpg, the TSX (or something comparable) will burn 833 gallons of regular unleaded per year. At the current price of $2.80/gal, that's a little over $2,300 per year.
These numbers are very conservative, and assume the car won't be used for anything but commuting. In reality, I would expect actual savings to be considerably higher.
500 miles/week translates to about 25,000 miles/year, and that's assuming the car is only used for commuting.
At a wishful 25 mpg, the G will burn 1,000 gallons of premium fuel per year. At the current price of $3.20/gal, that's $3,200 per year.
At a conservative 30 mpg, the TSX (or something comparable) will burn 833 gallons of regular unleaded per year. At the current price of $2.80/gal, that's a little over $2,300 per year.
These numbers are very conservative, and assume the car won't be used for anything but commuting. In reality, I would expect actual savings to be considerably higher.
#23
05-13-2006 | 11:52 AM
If youre gonna trade for gas go all the way, Camry or Civiv hybrid.
If youre going to by a beater go grab something like a '00 civic. You should be able to pick one up pretty cheap.
I still think you should cruntch all the numbers though. The insurance shouldn't count too much, you knew what you were getting in to when you purchased a G.
You may also want to consider a car-pool if possible.
If youre going to by a beater go grab something like a '00 civic. You should be able to pick one up pretty cheap.
I still think you should cruntch all the numbers though. The insurance shouldn't count too much, you knew what you were getting in to when you purchased a G.
You may also want to consider a car-pool if possible.
#24
05-13-2006 | 12:11 PM
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honestly, if it were me, I'd just use the "gas is too expensive" excuse to buy a new car. But in the case of the TSX, you're going to see an increase of 5+ mpg? Is that worth it, especially after the big chunks of money you lose on the initial price you already paid on the G and during the selling and buying process (tax, good/bad negotiating for the car, etc).
If the gas price thing is "for serious" then get something that will really up the mpg, at least into the 35's using regular. Yup, you'll take a hit on luxury, power, and all that other stuff, but you'll get the job done, which is control the amount of cash that goes out every week for gas.
In this scenario, i'd suggest a VW TDi. The mark IV jettas can achieve 52mpg with mods that will boost to 250+ ft/lb torque and maybe like 130-150 HP. But diesel is not for everyone, so I dunno. Just a suggestion.
good luck anyways.
If the gas price thing is "for serious" then get something that will really up the mpg, at least into the 35's using regular. Yup, you'll take a hit on luxury, power, and all that other stuff, but you'll get the job done, which is control the amount of cash that goes out every week for gas.
In this scenario, i'd suggest a VW TDi. The mark IV jettas can achieve 52mpg with mods that will boost to 250+ ft/lb torque and maybe like 130-150 HP. But diesel is not for everyone, so I dunno. Just a suggestion.
good luck anyways.
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05-13-2006 | 04:10 PM
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