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09-24-2009, 05:08 PM | #16 | ||
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Agreed I wouldn't go with a Magnum ever personaly.
and there are a lot of suvs that get better than 20mpg, theres some website with almost every car,suv and trucks gas mileage on it, I'll go look that up real quick here you go http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm
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The 3.5 is a good engine and pretty much lasts a long time.The 2.7 is known for eating crankshafts due to a very weak bottom end,timing chains,waterpumps and very expensive to repair.The magnums with the 5.7 hemi get great fuel mileage,has a fuel saving system which shuts off 4 cylinders.
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to bad it only gets an average of 18mpg You should know what your saying before you say it.
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Not true,My mother has a 2006 Chrysler 300C with the 5.7 Hemi with the MDS and it gets 24 MPG.The hemis in the Magnums,300Cs and Chargers,use 5w20 oil only and there is a reason why.Use the wrong grade oil,the MDS system will not work right and the acuators for the MDS get gummed up.
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any way, how bout this? http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm how bout them apples? I believe that says the average for actual drivers that posted on there was 15.6MPG EDIT: and its good that you know what type of oil your moms car takes. but you can find that posted ON THE OIL CAP
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My mother's Chrysler 300C with the Hemi gets 24 MPG and this is not a lie.
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Perhaps your mom only drives on the highway? City mileage is what drops mileage like a stone, especially if you're talking a big V8. The cylinder deactivation only comes into effect when you're cruising, which pretty much never happens around town, so you're using all 8 cylinders in constant gas-and-brake. The 3.5 has lots of power, not to mention it's lighter.
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3.5 Chrysler sounds good to me. On FuelEconomy.gov, it mentions a 19 MPG, which is ok. The Chrysler LHS / Concorde goes on my list.
So far I have: '00 Buick LeSabre, '97 Buick Park Avenue, '99 Chrysler Concorde, '99 Chrysler LHS,. One more question: is the Ford 4.6 V8 modular a good engine? |
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the LeSabre is a good car, never had an encounter with a Park. Most Ford engines are good quality, only thing to be aware of in Fords is really electrical issues. Can't disagree with the Chrysler advice.
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I would say the main difference between the Buicks and Chrysler mentioned above is styling. Buicks look more conservative, while the LHS and Concorde display a more aerodynamic design. |
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I typed in Ford, Chevy, and Chrysler coupe and sedan, $5000 limit, 100 mi radius of your area and got over 1200 cars. Surely there are a few out of that many that would fit what you are looking for. I am in the market for a large sedan because our Chrysler is getting several minor annoying problems (still runs and drives good). After much research on reliability I am looking for a Ford Crown Victoria. I am not saying it is more reliable than other brands/models, but it fits what I am looking for and rates pretty high. Mid 90's Chevy Impala is a very close second for me. Average mpg is supposed to be about 20. I am only intending to spend $2,000-$4,000. I'm in no hurry either. Watching and waiting for a deal.
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I went to that link and the average actual reported mileage was over 20 with a high of 23.
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Actually, I will wait untill summer 2010 to buy a car, since my parents are kind enough to lend me their Volvo for now.
I still have time to think, but right now I had in mind a V8 manual Camaro or Mustang. MPG might be lower than 18, but I think these cars are worth it. Last edited by ClubBurton; 10-20-2009 at 06:52 AM. |
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