AWD / MPG Car list

[cranshinibon]

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]

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]

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

[cranshinibon]

Originally Posted by teh DIRT

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.

Originally Posted by goodfella732

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]

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]

Originally Posted by teh DIRT

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]

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]

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

[teh DIRT]

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

[MPowerKai]

Originally Posted by teh DIRT

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]

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]

Originally Posted by teh DIRT

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

Originally Posted by Honest_Bob

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]

Originally Posted by teh DIRT

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.

Originally Posted by goodfella732

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_]

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]

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

AWD , great on gas

[cranshinibon]

Originally Posted by italianblaze

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

Originally Posted by Renegade_

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]

Originally Posted by cranshinibon

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]

Look at my post : )

[Gregory]

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]

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

look, I found one... Have fun