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cranshinibon 07-16-2007 08:36 AM

AWD / MPG Car list
 
Can someone list some cars within the range of 4k that are reliable and either awd or get good mpg....a combination would be awesome

teh DIRT 07-16-2007 08:38 AM

or you could search and stop making a bajillion threads. There are sites that list these specs you are asking for. Our forum isn't the only site on the internet...I know its hard to believe..but its true.

goodfella732 07-16-2007 09:41 AM

You're getting up there with Cleanneon and useless posts. Do you own research and quit being lazy.

cranshinibon 07-16-2007 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by teh DIRT (Post 598107)
or you could search and stop making a bajillion threads. There are sites that list these specs you are asking for. Our forum isn't the only site on the internet...I know its hard to believe..but its true.

yea your sarcasm amazes me. oh and i havent made what you call a bajillion threads...instead of making another useless +1 post realize that im asking for some trusted opinions...obviously yours isn't one of them.

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Originally Posted by goodfella732 (Post 598125)
You're getting up there with Cleanneon and useless posts. Do you own research and quit being lazy.

oh man youre so right, get two things straight 1.) im not cleanneon and im not asking about some stupid project, im asking about some good advice on an awd/reliable car make. 2.) ive done my own research but i havent found any concluding information, so get your facts straight before you go off accusing people of being lazy.

teh DIRT 07-16-2007 09:54 AM

Hey, I am not saying that you are making pointless threads. I am just saying that most people on here dont know the specific mileage of cars under 4k that are all wheel drive. Its a tall order to ask for.

Instead you could go on autotrader like I just did, search for used cars around your area...then click on model information. Itl give you mileage, weight, and all of that good stuff.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/modeli...ref=srl#vdptop

cranshinibon 07-16-2007 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by teh DIRT (Post 598139)
Hey, I am not saying that you are making pointless threads. I am just saying that most people on here dont know the specific mileage of cars under 4k that are all wheel drive. Its a tall order to ask for.

Instead you could go on autotrader like I just did, search for used cars around your area...then click on model information. Itl give you mileage, weight, and all of that good stuff.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/modeli...ref=srl#vdptop

oh ok, now that things are straight lol i thought you were saying i was making pointless threads...problem solved there.

well i mean i know civcs, crx, elantra, focus are all good on gas but ive also heard some cant be overly trustworthy. I didnt state clearly in my question was from anyone who knew from first hand experience what type of cars out there are awd and reliable and may have good gas mileage. Ive seen plenty of foresters, legacies, and wrx wagons but im looking for something a bit smaller and not so plain. It may just be a dd but i wanna make it something i can call my own.

edit: thanks for the link pete, i like that car actually lol. i didnt know you could search through autotrader with mpg or whatever, ive just gone through fueleconomy but its so hard to tell if theyre reliable cars or not.

teh DIRT 07-16-2007 10:00 AM

well if your budget is 4k you are looking at older imprezas, legacies. dsms and maybe a few others...those are the awd options in that price range.

MPowerKai 07-16-2007 10:50 AM

older awd vehicles mpg are not that great, my gc8 guzzles gas just as much as my M3 does.

teh DIRT 07-16-2007 10:52 AM

amen to that. but isnt your modded. A good tune up will probably do it well.

MPowerKai 07-16-2007 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by teh DIRT (Post 598211)
amen to that. but isnt your modded. A good tune up will probably do it well.

mmhhh yes, a tune. I have an intake, borla headers, and a 2006 wrx exhaust, everything else is for handling

Honest_Bob 07-16-2007 10:59 AM

Basicly you arent gonna find any awd cars that get good gas mileage. Just get some old fwd honda, nissan, toyota. Put some snow tires all around on it and as long as you arent dumb it'll get you were you need to go.

cranshinibon 07-16-2007 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by teh DIRT (Post 598145)
well if your budget is 4k you are looking at older imprezas, legacies. dsms and maybe a few others...those are the awd options in that price range.

it doesnt seem like a lot of cars really have AWD anyways aside from them. then again there is always that awd civic lol

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Originally Posted by Honest_Bob (Post 598218)
Basicly you arent gonna find any awd cars that get good gas mileage. Just get some old fwd honda, nissan, toyota. Put some snow tires all around on it and as long as you arent dumb it'll get you were you need to go.

i wanted awd just because ive heard they have the best handling. im not gonna go off roading or anything and i always drive smart in the rain/snow...i dont mess around with the elements.

italianblaze 07-16-2007 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by teh DIRT (Post 598107)
or you could search and stop making a bajillion threads. There are sites that list these specs you are asking for. Our forum isn't the only site on the internet...I know its hard to believe..but its true.

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Originally Posted by goodfella732 (Post 598125)
You're getting up there with Cleanneon and useless posts. Do you own research and quit being lazy.

Im sorry but theyre rite but i dont think your a tool like some people who make posts but i agree a simple google search could solve your problem quite accurately and simply

Renegade_ 07-16-2007 11:00 PM

AWD and best gas mileage don't really go hand in hand...

Problem is that there is all that extra drivetrain weight to move around so you need extra power to move it.

Your best bet would be subarus or dsms. A subaru in that price range will be more reliable than a dsm, but a dsm will be quicker (in both cases statistically speaking). Take your pick

WRX_JB 07-16-2007 11:17 PM

http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...ad.php?t=37154

AWD , great on gas

cranshinibon 07-16-2007 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by italianblaze (Post 599211)
Im sorry but theyre rite but i dont think your a tool like some people who make posts but i agree a simple google search could solve your problem quite accurately and simply

thanks man, yeah i looked around ...i just didnt put too much heart in it the first time...lol i was piss tired when i made the post. i found a few pretty nice cars through google

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Originally Posted by Renegade_ (Post 599262)
AWD and best gas mileage don't really go hand in hand...

Problem is that there is all that extra drivetrain weight to move around so you need extra power to move it.

Your best bet would be subarus or dsms. A subaru in that price range will be more reliable than a dsm, but a dsm will be quicker (in both cases statistically speaking). Take your pick

Im really considering a legacy...theyre not horrible on gas and theyre pretty reliable. i dont like dsms bc they really have no leg room or expansion for other passengers.

Dave 07-16-2007 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cranshinibon (Post 598231)
it doesnt seem like a lot of cars really have AWD anyways aside from them. then again there is always that awd civic lol



i wanted awd just because ive heard they have the best handling. im not gonna go off roading or anything and i always drive smart in the rain/snow...i dont mess around with the elements.

awds are typically understeerers. in terms of average handling ability by layout id rank them:

#1 MR
#2 RR
#3 FR
#4 AWD/FF (tie)

with proper suspension setup, alignment, and tires. ANY car will handle well. my daytona turns like its its job, its frightening really. im convinced its limit is higher than the nsx's

WRX_JB 07-17-2007 01:22 AM

Look at my post : )

Gregory 07-17-2007 01:57 AM

1st gen AWD dsm could be picked up for that price, no problem. Oh wait, you said reliable? The popular belief is that they are not that.

Gregory 07-17-2007 02:16 AM

http://www.dsmtuners.com/classifieds...ct=62291&cat=2

look, I found one... Have fun


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