mpg

[oak]

I'm in need of a vehicle to drive to a new part-time job. Sounds goofy, but all I can find is part-time. Can't hardly be driving my 87 F150 4x4 at 10 mpg for a part time gig.

Since I'm 6'2" I don't hardly fit in these little 4 cyl rigs. Head hits the ceiling. Started out looking at a s10 or ranger. These people around here want the same price as a full size truck of same year, same mileage.:Idontgetit:

So, I started looking at v6 monte carlos and the like. Kept seeing camaros, so I started checking them out. Do the 96-2000 v6 camaros really get 28 on the highway like they say? I would be ok with around 25mpg. I don't really need a sporty rig, but the camaro does have the leg room and my head don't hit the ceiling. Any input on them?

[Terryl]

I have a 2005 Chevy Impala, I'm 6'5" and it fits great, lots of leg room, and I get 28 MPG, less when I get crazy on the mountain roads, drives like a dream.

[mclovin]

well other than getting into a VW Jetta TDI diesel I'd go for a second-hand one that gets 52 mpg,once in their oak there's lots of room,you could carry 3 body's in the trunk lol

[Gold]

I have a old 98 Buick LeSabre which gets about 30 mpg...For that reason I drive it everywhere. I know you can fit, a friend of mine is 6'3" & he gets in ok.

Cars in Missouri are high...Check out craigslist if you go down the path of a used one

Just a heads up. Those Sprinter vans get around 25-30 & they are diesel, or you could put a 4bt Cummins in your F150 & get about 25-30

[satchick]

Don't waste your money on a compact pickup, the V6 models get the same mileage than a full size truck, with far less capability. They're hard to find with any decent options as well, seems like most...

[oak]

Ended up with a '96 Rally Sport Camaro v6 with 142K miles for $2K from Craigslist. Pretty slick lil car. Helluva lot cheaper than everything in that year range I looked at and with a whole lot less miles. So far, so good on the fuel gauge.

[satchick]

Sounds good, good price too... How many miles are on it? If it's got the 3.8L engine, the problems with the intake manifold and gaskets also apply to the F-bodies, I'm pretty sure. Keep an eye on the coolant level, and if the factory installed dex-cool coolant hasn't been changed, do a proper coolant flush. That stuff starts to sludge up when it gets old/exposed to air.

[Night_Predator]

well other than getting into a VW Jetta TDI diesel I'd go for a second-hand one that gets 52 mpg,once in their oak there's lots of room,you could carry 3 body's in the trunk lol

Have 02 and get 50 mpg. I have a lead foot though. The added mpg far out weights the extra cost of diesel.

[Gold]

Sounds good, good price too... How many miles are on it? If it's got the 3.8L engine, the problems with the intake manifold and gaskets also apply to the F-bodies, I'm pretty sure. Keep an eye on the coolant level, and if the factory installed dex-cool coolant hasn't been changed, do a proper coolant flush. That stuff starts to sludge up when it gets old/exposed to air.
That happened to me twice on my Buick...
A good recommendation, like you say is to get rid of the dexcool