Did you ever think of using Cars with Diesel Engine? runs much cheaper IMHO.
We have a Mercedes Sprinter 216 VAN to transport our mashines (Diesel, 155 HP, 170 KM/H) and for Service we use Opel Combo (mini Van, 1,7 Turbo Diesel with 100 HP, runs near 180 km/h)
Both car types allowes a quick transport to the next customer by moderate fuel costs: the Combo use up to 7.5 liter Diesel for 100 KM, the Sprinter near 10 Liter at full load (2,8 tons)
Greeting from Germany
Herrmann
since gas prices are going thru the roof...
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I use a Chevy Colorado crew cab and get 22 mpg on the highway. I may start using the wifes chevy cobalt. It gets 21-23 city and 33 on the highway. And it is pretty nice size trunk. Used around here for 2 year old is $13k.Leave a comment:
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i've heard of some small 4 cylinder cars just a few years old being sold for under 10 grand or even less. i'm just fishing on what to look for. 40 MPG might be a high number, but i need the best gas milage i can get if i am going to buy one.
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Guest replied40 mpg, no hybrids?
That's a lot to ask for. I sold my truck and bought a 2005 Toyota Matrix almost 2yrs ago. Great utility car! The rear seats fold flat for lots of storage space and has railing for the tiedowns and loops it comes with; passenger seat folds flat so you can put your laptop (or lunch) on it; 2 accessory outlets plus a 115v outlet! Gas mileage averages 31 mpg for me but the newer models do even better I think.
I have nothing but praise for this little work horse. With 40k miles in 20 months it's never let me down. Sadly, it will be for sale soon since I have a new job and a company car is on the way.
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i have seen a few, but only companies like the city power and gas have them.Leave a comment:
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Do you have lpg (liquified petroleum gas) in your part of the world? Perhaps a vehicle running on lpg would be a good option (motors and such last a lot longer on lpg than petrol - 500000km++)
Kendall.Leave a comment:
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lets make it a little interesting. how about a small vehicle that gets around 40 MPG, new or no more than a few years old for under 10 grand?? and whats you opinion on the reliability of it.
i prefer honda or toyota products..Leave a comment:
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I've been driving a Chevy Avio since my Metro got creamed.33 to 37 MPH depending on traffic and pretty agile.I can get 2 Fellows320 shredders in it at a time or most small copiers.( I have the sedan, not the wagon).
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No, that isn't too impressive. I wouldn't think the difference between an automatic and a manual tranny would be that large. Those were good figures on ours, though- the company gas card kept track of mileage, and I did see the records for the year or so we had the car. Go figure.Leave a comment:
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one of our company cars is a focus. two door with automatic trans. gas milage around 15 to 16 mph. not too impressive.Leave a comment:
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We used a Ford Focus with a manual transmission here for a while...31-32 M.P.G. average city and highway, multiple drivers. Was fairly peppy and handled pretty well, too. I now use a '99 Escort wagon, it's at about 140K miles and going strong, about 27 M.P.G. I'll drive that one til it won't go any more, hopefully 200K miles +.Leave a comment:
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since gas prices are going thru the roof...
i'm thinking of buying a small compact reliable car that gets the best milage possible to do my service calls in, and park my 4 wheel drive tacoma untill i need it. what would be a good vehicle for this purpose? no hybrids.
think small with high gas milage.
yaris- built by toyota?
honda- whatever?
scion?
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