What old, cheap, reliable cars are there that are fantasic on gas?

[Makaveli2k]

Civic VX or CX if you can find one.
I suggest the VX which has 20 more HP and its about 5mpg better.
Something like 50 city/ 60 highway...

I get 27mpg consistanly on the Mazda, and i dont think its bad.
Getting 50mpg would have me like this...

Vx sounds good, if it's anything like my old Integra(B17A1) it should be great on gas. Keep in mind most of my shifting was done mostly at 3000 rpms, so VTEC I don't think should be an issue in this conversation. I guess the mileage could have been better if I didn't have a Short geared Ys1... but thats ha;f the fun of a G2 GS-R!

[wed3k]

Am I the only one seeing the Ruckus as just another new bandwagon?

Starting to get tired of hearing about em all the time.

i dont care what people think but getting 100mpg attracts my attension. plus im gonna weave through traffic.

[JaK FRoSTWhiTE]

Vx sounds good, if it's anything like my old Integra(B17A1) it should be great on gas. Keep in mind most of my shifting was done mostly at 3000 rpms, so VTEC I don't think should be an issue in this conversation. I guess the mileage could have been better if I didn't have a Short geared Ys1... but thats ha;f the fun of a G2 GS-R!

I used to get 27-28mpg in my 3rd gen GSR.
About 31-32mpg on the highway...
I think i could have gotten more on the highway if i would have gotten a LS 5th gear

[HenRoc]

get a pinto...it may not have the best gas mileage (20-25mpg) but its got good reliability...all the ones ive ever seen or heard of never break down hahaha, buggers just keep goin and goin and goin..

...your kidding right? That rear bumper is basically a live flint waiting for a good strike.

[deevergote]

I've seen a bumper sticker that said "Hit me and we'll both explode!"



No Pinto.

[MikeW]

Waffle, i agree. This whole "Ruckus" thing is picking up quick.

Wes, how big is the tank on that thing? 3..4 gallons?

What was that ruckus?
-What ruckus?
I was just in my office and I heard a ruckus.
-Can you describe this ruckus, sir?

Classic!!

[C91BLX7]

I know somebody mentioned B13 Sentra. I can vouch for that my old man has one, And he isn't light on the pedal, gets good mileage.

The 5spd's are pretty pepy for what it is.

[DA92CB7]

the ruckus can't do hwy and I don't even think its got enough pep to go up hills and such. I wanted one when I first started reading about them but the power ratings turned me off so I started looking at other scooters. Plus hondas bikes are WAY over priced for what you get.

[nhia-cb7]

yes the 89 corolla is really reliable i know 3 girls that have them and they are girls so that means they dont change the oil or anything like that and have been driving them for 3 - 4 years. sad but true.

that is a must

[wed3k]

Waffle, i agree. This whole "Ruckus" thing is picking up quick.

Wes, how big is the tank on that thing? 3..4 gallons?




Classic!!

1.3 gallons

im gonna eventually mod mine out to hit like 50mph though. i just need mine to take me to work and do errands. ill use the cb7 whn i goto school since thats a 20 mile commute.

[C91BLX7]

1.3 gallons

im gonna eventually mod mine out to hit like 50mph though. i just need mine to take me to work and do errands. ill use the cb7 whn i goto school since thats a 20 mile commute.

Gotta get the Ruckus Type R VTEC

[kc8enb07]

look into a 88-91 VW GTI. my friend has one and averages 42mpg city. but hwy it goes down bc it has to rev so high bc the gearing

[fatboy1185]

Civic VX or CX if you can find one.
I suggest the VX which has 20 more HP and its about 5mpg better.
Something like 50 city/ 60 highway...

I get 27mpg consistanly on the Mazda, and i dont think its bad.
Getting 50mpg would have me like this...

I think the CX gets better mileage than the VX

[NorcoAccord]

I have a 1995 Civic Ex and I am getting a constant 33 mpg, all freeway. Just food for thought.

[texasvtak]

You might consider selling the pos Pontiac and getting a Civic, honestly. Ive mentioned it quite a few times because of its awesomeness, but Ill mention it again. My moms 02 Civic LX 5spd got a consistent 36/41 when I had it for two weeks and I wasnt trying too hard to drive economically. This has moved the Civic quite far up on my list of cars to get after college.

Edit: I used to loathe Civics. Civic gas mileage and rising gas prices should knock anybody off their high horse and down to planet earth. Certainly worked for me.