Temporarily need a 40 mpg + banger--any recommendations?
 

#%^& I wish I hadnt tanked my 1983 240D! That was one economical car!
Meanwhile until I get my 300D finished, I need to get my hands on super small 1200 to 1400 cc banger for the commute to work which is killing me ...hopefully stick and no ac, just a chair with wheels.
Cars that come to mind are the Ford Fiesta and the Honda CVCC..anyone got any recommendations?

Carremeow - here you go! it's even Euro'd
40MPG

That looks almost like a lawnmower battery! :eek:

If it was a "Buy it Now" for $300, it would be mine. Crazy but true, bet I could pull a 12' set of gang mowers with that thing :D

The bid is up to $315 and the reserve is not met! :eek: :eek:Maybe $350!

Sighhhh--maybe its time for a motorcycle...
 

only drawback is you cant take a nap in one at lunchtime...

Carrameow,

How about a VW TDI? You might even get 50 MPG and its German made/designed.

P E H

An old Rabbit/Golf/Jetta/Dasher/Quantum/Audi 4000 diesel should be cheap, easy to maintain and almost never return less than 40mpg. I've owned lots of em and they make excellent commuter cars if you're looking for bare-bones transport with few amenities, and can put up with a dash that rattles, groans, drones and screams at you.

Rabbit Diesel Pickup- you can snooze in the bed as long as you're not over 6'6" tall.

I am getting 49-50 MPG on mine in my 32 mile each way commute. And no GD black boxes- all mechanical like a 240D.

Rick

old rabbit diesels can be had dirt cheap.

1982 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA DIESEL
sunroof, air, 5 spd std, 4 dr, 4 cyl, body has rust, engine rebuilt 40K miles ago, runs perfect, Transmission also excellent, $300. (860) 488-0169 (2X) .

1982 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT LS
diesel, 4 dr, 5 spd, no air, rust-free body, needs some work, $850. (860) 836-7376. Hartford cell phone

1980 VOLKSWAGEN DASHER
diesel wagon, 120K miles, $1000. (203) 866-5800. Norwalk

etc, etc, klatta, klatta

God I would love to burn only 2 gallons/day. I have about 45miles each way commute. I NEED highway gears, GAWD SOOO LOUD.
-Nate

get a 190D 5 speed if you can find one ;)

too bad you didn't ask earlier
 

I'm selling my 89 diesel jetta (na - no turbo) .. only around 180K on it. Runs great and easily over 40mpg but as of right now some guys is driving up from DC this weekend to take it for $1K.

Look for an 89-91 Geo with a 5-spd and the small motor (underline small motor). Consistently rated over 45 mpg.

Not around here! I looked for a pickup for two yrs.
Some ran, others were way overpriced.