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02-15-2008, 06:55 PM
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4cyl motors - advice?
I'm in need of purchasing a used vehicle, and since it will purely be for commuting, I want a 4cyl to save on gas (manual trans even better).
Problem is, I've been so far removed from 4cyl motors for so long, I don't know what's good and what's not. I have my eye on a compact or midsize 1998-2002 Chrysler or GM vehicle (Ford's just aren't my bag). I'm particularily interested in the Dodge Stratus or Neon, for no particular reason other than we have a Chrysler mini van and I really like it. Looks like Chrysler uses 2.0 or 2.4l motors, GM looks like they use some 1.9s and maybe 2.2s? Honestly, I don't even really know what's out there, but if you had asked me 10 years ago about a GM 2.3 or 2.5, I could have told you to avoid the Quad-4 and get the more reliable 2.5 -- that's kinda what I need. I don't need sport, I need MPG for cheap. And any thoughts on what to look for in a particular motor when car shopping to avoid problems in the future. Thanks!!! 
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02-16-2008, 01:55 PM
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Re: 4cyl motors - advice?
In terms of reliability and economy, I would be looking at Honda and Toyota, not Chrysler and Chevy.
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02-16-2008, 02:01 PM
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Re: 4cyl motors - advice?
I think a chevy cobalt has a 4 doesn't it
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02-22-2008, 07:35 PM
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Re: 4cyl motors - advice?
The Ecotec engine in the 03+ Cavalier/Sunfire And Saturn Ion is unbeatable in reliability.
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02-23-2008, 01:35 PM
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Re: 4cyl motors - advice?
in personally would be lookin at a honda civis, or nissan sentra. foreigns are jus usually gonna beat domestics in the reliability and mileage of 4 bangers...
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02-24-2008, 01:45 AM
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Re: 4cyl motors - advice?
Honda civics are good cars. The latest one is a 1.8L with 140 hp and is rated at about 30mpg city and 40 highway. you also have the toyota corolla , mazda3 and chevy cobalt which i think are all good 4's.
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