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02-12-2006, 03:53 PM
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better way to get to work
ive been thinking for a long time to either pick up an econo car like a metro, or aspire, or 1.8 laser. or go for a motorcyle to save on gas. i figure in a week i put on 240 miles, this is a full tank for my car(my 03 zx2...which gets 26 mpg). what should i do? i could also modify my car at my own risk of losing the warentee. any suggestions?
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02-12-2006, 03:57 PM
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Re: better way to get to work
do an intake... a motorcycle sucks during the winter and during rain. they're great other times, but for more than half the year, you don't want it to go to work on.
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02-12-2006, 07:30 PM
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Re: better way to get to work
It wont void your warrenty unless the mod is proven to have caused the failure.
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02-12-2006, 07:40 PM
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Re: better way to get to work
My grandparents had an old diesel vw rabit that got crazy fuel economy. You may can find one on ebay..
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02-12-2006, 08:11 PM
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Re: better way to get to work
Aspire.... To be a best you can be.
Metro.... Sexuals are high maintainance! Laser..... cuz you like it in the eye.
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02-12-2006, 08:11 PM
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Re: better way to get to work
I'd do a cold air intake and better exhaust system
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02-12-2006, 08:17 PM
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Re: better way to get to work
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02-12-2006, 10:30 PM
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Re: better way to get to work
Unless you live somewhere that RARELY rains and NEVER snows, the motorcycle just isn't a good choice. Riding in snow sucks HARD. Riding in the rain sucks WORSE... Besides, short of a Ninja 250 you will only get about 50mpg. You could go scooter, those will get you close to the 100mpg mark (Just read an article in a magazine about bike fuel economy).
I'd just find a buddy(s) who is(are) willing to carpool from a central location. Then you don't have to drive to work every day yourself... at least you share the fuel costs.
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02-12-2006, 10:38 PM
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Re: better way to get to work
Sell it and get a Civic. It will get constantly 40+ mpg on the highway.
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02-13-2006, 08:23 PM
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Re: better way to get to work
walk
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02-13-2006, 09:46 PM
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Re: better way to get to work
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02-13-2006, 09:54 PM
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Re: better way to get to work
get a civic cx, and get exhaust, header, and intage. That should be 45 plus mpg
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02-13-2006, 11:46 PM
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Re: better way to get to work
get a metro for close to $1k. you'll get 45+ mpg.
basically anything with less than a 1.5L 4cyl engine will get good mileage. I don't believe hybrids are worth the cost just yet--possibly in a couple more years.
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02-13-2006, 11:52 PM
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Re: better way to get to work
Get a sledgehammer!
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02-14-2006, 01:08 AM
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Re: better way to get to work
I was actually considering those electric scooters they have...obviously compare the maintenance and long term costs compared to say a gas powered scooter for summer and save the car for the shitty and snowy days.
Now is insurance on a scooter the same insane pricing as insurance on a motorcycle? I hope to god not...
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