What Used Cars Over 10 Years Old Are Most Fuel Efficient?

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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Why You Will Be Driving An Electric Car in Five Years Or Less And Saving Money

It's a fact: electric cars are coming. Well, not really. Electric cars are already here. Hundreds of people are driving all electric cars, and many more want to. And, they have plenty of good reasons to choose all electric power.

So, what's the big deal about electric cars, anyway?

First, have you checked the prices at the gas pumps lately? If you haven't noticed, gas prices are climbing, practically every day. And, there are reasons that indicate that the price will not go down any time soon.

As you know there is turmoil in the Middle East. Oil production is down slightly. And, speculators are rapidly bidding up the price of future oil deliveries. So, you are and will be paying more at the pump. With oil producing nations gaining political and military strength the Middle East tensions will continue to grow.

Not only that, but other countries are starting to use oil in a big way. China and India are two highly populated countries with a growing middle class. More prosperous people in the middle class means a long term surge in demand for gas which will force the price inevitably higher. The worldwide competition for oil is increasing rapidly and will drive the price ever higher.

Second, automobile manufacturers, while slow to respond, are finally responding. They are taking their first steps in offering hybrid cars with both electric and gasoline power. And, a few companies are offering all electric cars.

While most of the all electric cars are currently expensive, the price will come done as the demand increases. And, as anyone who has seen the move "Who Killed the Electric Car" knows, the demand for all electric vehicles has been strong for a number of years and will only get stronger as gas prices keep climbing.

This means that the big automakers are projecting a profitable future for electric cars. Not only that, but several companies are looking to provide recharging stations in major metropolitan areas. It won't be long before nationwide systems will be in operation.

Third, there is a growing market for converting gasoline powered cars to electricity. A number of conversion providers are now performing conversions for customers and more are jumping on the bandwagon.

In addition, there are a number of conversion kits available for individuals to do their own conversions. Several helpful guides for the do-it-yourself crowd have been developed and many people are starting to go all electric.

Now is the time to begin thinking about getting an electric car. You have nothing to lose and lots of money to save.

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