Posted by IA Leo on November 09, 2009 at 07:37:42 from (67.224.28.37):
In Reply to: Fuel Mileage Mobiles posted by 1 Dollar on November 09, 2009 at 06:59:46:
It isn't much of a car but my 2006 Corolla is the most trouble free car with the best mileage I have owned in 60 years of paying for cars. Over 34 mpg AVERAGE without clever new (expensive) technology. 90k miles, one headlight bulb burned out. I occasionally pull a small 500lb trailer babying it by keeping it out of OD when necessary. The mileage was computed by 30,000 miles of fuel tickets, in all kinds of weather. I avoided foreign cars for 40 years, but this was the only model that looked like it would allow me to drive alot and still fit my retirement income.
But I don't know if a used Corolla would fit your budget.
The last car was a 92 Taurus that I gave up on at 308,000 miles, but there were always little $$$ needed. About 20-24 mpg, but a lot more comfortable than the Corolla.
You can buy a lot of gas for one stupid repair that should never have been needed--I learned that on a used Studebaker in 1958. Leonard
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