With gas prices flirting with all time highs and the economy going "who knows where," who isn't looking to save money on gas? It's a common misconception that older cars get worse mileage than their counterparts of today, but that couldn't be further from the truth.
To most drivers, being seen in a 15 year old car lacks a certain degree of "coolness," but in reality most could use the extra money saved by driving an older car. How is that possible you might ask? Despite the day-to-day upkeep required of older vehicles, they are in fact money savers in the long run. Older cars can often be found cheap enough to purchase outright. Who really wants another monthly payment? Insurance is usually much cheaper and the fuel costs over time will save you a bundle. Granted it's hard to forget the day you drive a shiny new dream car off the lot, but in reality many of us cannot afford to do so.
The key when shopping for an older used car is to look around. The following list will help you get started and shows fuel the consumption in miles per gallon (mpg) of older used cars. You can see the Honda Insight and Toyota Prius of the early 2000's remains unmatched to this day in terms of fuel mileage but despite all the hype about Hybrids, older cars remaining on the list shows the automotive industry's lack of progress in the last 25 years.
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1. 2000 Honda Insight (Hybrid) 49 61
2. 2001 Toyota Prius (Hybrid) 51 48?
3. 1986 Chevy Sprint ER 44 53
4. 1990-1994 Geo Metro XFI 43 52
5. 1986-1987 Honda Civic CR-X HF 42 51
6. 1994-1995 Honda Civic HB VX 39 50?
7. 1985 Suzuki SA310 39 47
The Chevy Sprint (third on the list and rated at 53 Mpg) may catch you by surprise. Although the 1600 pounds and lack of amenities is a recipe for outstanding fuel mileage, it is also a recipe for little else. The ride of the Chevy Sprint was often described as like "riding down the road in a tin can." Even so, the car has been said to be functional and efficient, and not needing to stop often for gas.
Owning an older car could very well mean extra cash in the pocket and definitely worth the time to shop around. Of course buying an older used car doesn't come without risk. Although there are exceptions many used cars have hidden problems; that could explain why they are sitting on a used car lot in the first place. When shopping for older cars with great gas mileage it wouldn't be a bad idea to invest in the services of a reputable mechanic. If well maintained, used cars as a general rule, maintain their gas mileage.
Used car lots are a haven for bargain hunters; you just have to know what to look for. Something needs to be done about current gas prices! Purchasing a fuel efficient used car is one way to deal with them. Prices are all about supply and demand. If everyone purchased a fuel efficient car the demand for fuel would go down. With lower demands, prices would go down! You can be the trend setter and envy of your neighborhood by taking the leap and going to your local used car lot to start saving money today!
With the cost of fuel rising every year, consider an efficient vehicle from J.D. Byrider. There are many to choose from, such as Chevy, Toyota, Honda and more. If you have bad credit, we offer buy here pay used cars. We are the best used car dealer with on-the-spot financing to get you approved and on the road.
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