TL83s

I currently own a 03 TL-S. I love the car to death....but as you all know the gas prices are raping us in the so I am going to sacrifice my V6 for an economical 4 banger. I'm not just trading my car in because of gas prices I'm also saving to buy a house & looking to reduce my monthly payment which will be saving me even more money. In a year when things look better I will buy a brand new car so I'm not worried w/ the P.O.S. I'm going to get. So I'm looking at a couple different car's...I've narrowed it down to 3 cars that would suit my needs.

1) 02 & up Accord 4cyl

2) 02-03 Nissan Altima 2.5L

3) Last Resort 01 & up Civic 4dr

Is there any other car w/ 4 doors 4cyl under $12,000 I should be looking at? I would really appreciate some feedback. O.K. I'm going to kick myself in the nuts now... and get drunk and then

yunginTL

trust me our cars are good as hell when it comes to gas mileage if u want to save gas go get a motorcycle or crx

stick

u will be suprised by ur first two choices that they dont get any better in mpg than ur TL S. the difference is 2-4mpg city/4-6mpg highway.

if you want really economical, check out the honda fit and/or toyota yaris. two new kids on the block w/ great gas mileage, a warranty, and in ur price range.

also check out the new 06 civic EX sedan. this would be my choice even tho the fit is growing on me.

Pure Adrenaline

iTrader: (2)

Just how bad is your fuel mileage??

How about modifying your driving style to yield higher MPG? That would be easier than selling the car and buying a new one and all that.

Hova1222

I really dont like Toyotas but 4cylinder Camry and Corollas are not bad and you can probably find a good price. Late model Nissan Sentra

TL83s

Yeah I have been slowing down.....& I don't drive far distances or anything but my monthly payment is 330....It's been fine for the past 2.5 years but now I'm looking into getting a house. I just moved back in w/ my parents for a month or two and I'm saving on everything I can think of...so instead of paying for premium gas I can just pay for 87octane and a $200 car payment....

TL83s

I'm going to do more research on cars.com to see other cars....I know I defiinitely don't want a domestic P.O.S. Need something reliable w/ four doors...A $200 car payment only get's me in a 10,000 dollar car......I don't mind the milage if it's a foreign car.

miamirice

been thinkin' the same thoughts...it cost me 40 dollars to fill up today. is this america??? and why is my car gettin' 18mpg and so many other other ppl are getting 25+???

ace2525

$40? It cost me $60 to fill up at least....here on Long Island Premium Gas is around $3.50 everywhere.

pmptx

I had a modded 95 Integra GSR and got almost 30 mpg and ran with Mustang 5.0's of the day.
That said, you should probably just modify driving based on what you lost on depreciation on the initial purchase, you will be multiplying that x2 with another car (used depreciate when resold also).

Otherwise you could look for something a bit sporty like a GSR or R-type for mileage. you will still be on premium, but I guess that depends on if you want ot give up performance 100%

xanctus

get DIESEL...

ABP-TLS

One of the things my wife gripped about was the TL took prem gas so I figured it out it cost us $4 extra per fill up to use prem over reg. reg is on average $.20 cheaper and with a 20 gallon tank, and thats how we ended up with the TLS


Brad

stick

that might be why u get bad gas mileage. gotta use premium.

i get way better gas mileage w/ premium than 87/89 grade.

UnsanePyro

I think he is saying he fills up with premiuim (93) now, but would like to be able to drive somethign that only needs the lowest stuff (87) to help him save a few dollars, plus saving $130 on his payments.

fsttyms1

so whats the difference between 87 and 93?? 2- 2 1/2 bucks a fill up?? are you really going to save that much. Get used to these prices. We still have it good at these prices and nothing is going to change.

03CoupeV6

I agree that selling a car solely for gas mileage may not be that great of an idea. But, if you need lower payments and better gas mileage, my TL has a 98 Camry four-cylinder stable mate that gets gas mileage that should be impossible. I'd post the numbers, but no one here would believe it. Kris can vouch, though, as I've been known to send him pictures of gas mileage it returns.

I'd strongly recommend a 97-01 (Gen4 and Gen4.5) Camry with the 5S-FE four-cylinder if you're looking for something with great gas mileage and extremely low costs to own. Plus, the reliability and durability has been great. At 135k miles, this 98 is in fantastic shape.

Rpappi

one word "MOPED"

CL Platano

Out of those choices go for the Nissan

03SSMTL-S

in the same boat, about to unload my 03 tl-s for a 5-speed, 4 banger also, good luck.

TLofNYC

I'd go with a toyota.....camry or solara....

03CoupeV6

In my personal experience, a four-cylinder Camry would be the best choice for fuel economy. My 99 Accord four-cylinder didn't get any better gas mileage than my TL does.

PenancE

i hear ya man....i do mostly hwy, and my 4spd only uses 250 miles a tank...pisses me off cuz its mostly hwy!!

pos acuras :P

russianDude

Toyota Prius!
Or Volksvagen TDI 40-50 MPG

MeldyS26

Toyota Prius

03Sheermax

Shqipe!

03CoupeV6

He said >$12k so I don't think a Prius is in his range.

fsttyms1

C5 or C6 Vette. They are getting 30+ on the hwy and they are a hella lot faster than the TL


Some of you are going to have to get over this, cause these prices arent going away.
Hell try filling up almost every day at 75 bucks a fill up. like i do

TL83s

Thanks guys....I'm still looking around. It's hard going to the dealer...and the only thing they will give me is the kelley blue book....15,990. WTF! Damn Transmission! I am dealing w/ one Honda dealership and they said they will give me 17,000 for my TL...I just rolled over 60k miles....It's ashame I thought I would get more.So... I'm waiting till they get something on their lot...

Diesel doesn't sound bad. I'm going to do more research on it though....I don't personally like Toyota either....the only good car they have ever made was the Supra..

BIG_KOUT

I was thinking about the same question, sell or not sell. Honestly I get 27.5 mpg average and the 2 dollars more I end up paying at the pump every week is not enough for me to get rid of my car.

xanctus

I must say as a V6 engine car this TL is rather amazing by hitting average +/- 25-27 MPG.

Trojanman750

definately look at integras

you can get a nice one with leather interior for around 10 grand. good mileage and super reliable

Trojanman750

i dont know where you guys are getting 25 MPG. the only time i got excellent mileage was when it was a roadtrip all freeway and i got 28.


on average i get like 19-20...shits killing my funds at 45 a fillup and only a 300 mile range tops

aaronnn

i get about 23mpg in my 4speed 99tl. i dont know how the heck you guys are driving, because those that followed me to meets and/or just drove around with me knows how heavy my foot can get on the throttle.

i do all city driving. live in jersey city, work here or drive into nyc where is nothing but stop and go. i spend 65 bucks on premium gas every other day to fill up my tank, but you dont see me giving up on my car for some 4banger that gets 2 or 3 mpg better than mine.. if you think about it, youre just wasting your time and money to trade in your car and getting a used economy car.

fsttyms1

i drive hard and got great mileage

TL83s

Well....I traded in my favorite car today A 134 HP drop! I know I'm so stupid.....but this time next year I should be back w/ an 08 TL Hopefully......I bought a used 05 Nissan Sentra 1.8 special edition, Silver. It only has 13k miles on it and has a little pep....35 MPG! Well 32-33 with the new ethanol ghey gasoline. Sad to say it though the factory 300watt 9-speaker Rockford Fosgate 8inch Subwoofer and amp is louder and clearer than the TL's BOSE stereo. Also which is cool, the used Nissan dealer just filled the tank up and I have the receipt 26.00 at 3.19 Regular It was on empty when I test drove it but the light didn't come on so it will probally be $27-28.00 full tank. So yeah if theres any lucky bastard in the Southern PA, NJ, MD & Northern DE area theres a mint condition 2003 Aegean Blue pearl already tinted up for you at Sheridan Nissan New Castle, DE. Alright Thanks for all your help over the time.

stick

that was quick.

congrats.

LuvMyTSX

That makes no sense. You're going to give up a car that could be paid off in a couple of years (I'm guessing), to buy a car you're going to keep for one year, then buy another car when things "supposedly" look better? How does that even make sense? Just keep what you have and alter your driving habits. You'll be better off than switching out cars every year....that would be a huge waste of money.

Edit: too late, you already did it. I didn't read the entire thread. Well, good luck I guess, but I don't think it was the smartest decision.

PenancE

bye

TL83s

I miss my car

On another note though just filled up 26.00 full tank at WaWa 2.89

I miss you guyz.......

blk2001tlon19s

just curious but why not just buy a pos to drive around? I have two honda accords man to go around with my normal cars and it makes things much easier with regards to gas mileage, etc. Anyway, good luck.