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[CurseTheSky]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: Cheesehead
2. Economy. Carburetors are bad with fuel economy, period, and fuel economy is measured more harshly than it once was.

The old Civic CRX HF got epic mileage with a carburetor

Didn't they weigh -2 lbs though?

 

[Andrew1990]

Originally posted by: CurseTheSky
If you're looking for something more fuel efficient, grab a smaller, lighter, 4 cylinder car like a Focus, Civic, Corolla, Sentra, etc. Look at the local listings (such as on Craigslist) and check out some of the cars you find. Grab the one with the lowest mileage and the fewest iffy parts you can find. Stay away from anything that's been modded (exhaust, CAI, etc.), has mis-matched panels, or comes with a bunch of decals all over it.

If the fuel economy of the van isn't really killing you, I'd just keep it for now. Save up some money and grab a newer, safer, nicer car. If you're looking for something more fuel efficient in the future, stay away from vans, trucks, SUVs, jeeps, etc.

If you're looking for something relatively cheap to have fun in, a mid to late 90s Mustang, Camaro, or Firebird isn't a bad way to go. Make sure to get a V8 manual, and definitely get an insurance quote first.

Well the fuel economy isnt killing me but I dont really need a van for what I do. If I can sell it and get a small car than so be it.

Also, I want to stay away from the more performance oriented Mustangs and Camaros as I would be tempted to put too much money into it.



All I need is an economy car. I like the look of the older Economy cars like the chevette and pinto, call me crazy. Safety isnt really a concern as I dont plan on getting hit.

 

[thedarkwolf]

I've always wanted a pinto cruising wagon myself
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[cheesehead]

Originally posted by: Andrew1990
Also, I want to stay away from the more performance oriented Mustangs and Camaros as I would be tempted to put too much money into it.

All I need is an economy car. I like the look of the older Economy cars like the chevette and pinto, call me crazy. Safety isnt really a concern as I dont plan on getting hit.

Yes, but the older economy cars were absolute crap. Unreliable, unsafe, underpowered, and overall unlikeable. Sure, most of the cars built in the last ten years are unapologetically ugly, but they're otherwise better in every way.

If you want an old car that's guaranteed to give you a headache, at least get an old E30 BMW or - if you can find one - the Mercedes-Benz E190 Cosworth. They're in the same category of financial quagmire as the Pinto, but at least the German cars are fun to drive.

Or - if you really don't need the interior space - you can pick up a Mazda Miata. Fun to drive, very economical, and, unlike almost all other small sports cars, cheap to maintain: it shares its' engines with contemporary Mazda econoboxes.