Time to think about mpg
JustJCarr73
04-15-2008, 10:14 PM
So I got an internship and its a 30-45 minute drive each way. I need to get a car. My budget is 20,000 for used 25,000 for new. I'm 21 and I want something that is still fun to drive but still functional, and I have to be able to fit a couple people in it as I am the designated driver a lot. And Im a big guy, 6'2" 260 lbs.
I live in Maryland, on a farm... and I dont want to be out of luck in the winter, so AWD is almost a must. Im looking to get 25+ mpg but I also want something with decent power, talking like0-60 in at least 7 seconds. And I want something reliable. And it needs (seriously) to have a sunroof, or be a convertible (which you don't find paired with AWD)
After thinking about all of that, I found something I think would fit.
'05 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT for 19,000 with 30,000 miles
+250 hp/torque
+25 mpg (28 observed in reviews)
+Mustang GT type performance
+Sunroof + Leather interior
+5 star crash test
-Requires Premium fuel
-Not as cheap to insure as its safety rating would make you think
what do you guys think about it as a car and do you have any other suggestions?
Thanks
JCarr
I live in Maryland, on a farm... and I dont want to be out of luck in the winter, so AWD is almost a must. Im looking to get 25+ mpg but I also want something with decent power, talking like0-60 in at least 7 seconds. And I want something reliable. And it needs (seriously) to have a sunroof, or be a convertible (which you don't find paired with AWD)
After thinking about all of that, I found something I think would fit.
'05 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT for 19,000 with 30,000 miles
+250 hp/torque
+25 mpg (28 observed in reviews)
+Mustang GT type performance
+Sunroof + Leather interior
+5 star crash test
-Requires Premium fuel
-Not as cheap to insure as its safety rating would make you think
what do you guys think about it as a car and do you have any other suggestions?
Thanks
JCarr
leadlefthand
05-15-2008, 04:31 AM
The Subaru Legacy seems to fit all your requirements so I guess it should be a good buy.
But if you want to see lists of other cars with good gas mileage along with the price, you may want to check this out:
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The cars that are fun to drive in the list would be the Accord, Altima and probably the Focus.
But if you want to see lists of other cars with good gas mileage along with the price, you may want to check this out:
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The cars that are fun to drive in the list would be the Accord, Altima and probably the Focus.
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