Thinking about replacing TSX with beater. Need advice!
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Call me crazy, but, with gas price reaching ever high, and still going strong where sky is limit, I am seriously thinking of replacing my TSX with something lighter.
I am thinking of replacing her with a beater around 10k. I want something light, and more fuel efficient, yet something that will fit my age. Is there such a thing?
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BTW I am not really into all modding, although I would like to try light performance mod in near future.
I am thinking of replacing her with a beater around 10k. I want something light, and more fuel efficient, yet something that will fit my age. Is there such a thing?
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BTW I am not really into all modding, although I would like to try light performance mod in near future.
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Originally Posted by gtg710w
Call me crazy, but, with gas price reaching ever high, and still going strong where sky is limit, I am seriously thinking of replacing my TSX with something lighter.
I am thinking of replacing her with a beater around 10k. I want something light, and more fuel efficient, yet something that will fit my age. Is there such a thing?
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I am thinking of replacing her with a beater around 10k. I want something light, and more fuel efficient, yet something that will fit my age. Is there such a thing?
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The depreciation cost after turning in your TSX will be high, and the TSX probably gets 25-27 MPG combined, which is pretty darn good.
The only ways to improve: Civic, Sentra, MR2, Tiburon, etc., and the MPG on those cars is probably not incredibly higher than the TSX.
Stick with the TSX unless your car/insurance payments are uncomfortably high.
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I'm doing nearly 100% city driving and getting less than 20mpg, that is why I'm thinking about this, hoping something light -- mr2 for instance-- might get me a better mpg
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Originally Posted by Will Y.
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The depreciation cost after turning in your TSX will be high, and the TSX probably gets 25-27 MPG combined, which is pretty darn good.
The only ways to improve: Civic, Sentra, MR2, Tiburon, etc., and the MPG on those cars is probably not incredibly higher than the TSX.
Stick with the TSX unless your car/insurance payments are uncomfortably high.
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The depreciation cost after turning in your TSX will be high, and the TSX probably gets 25-27 MPG combined, which is pretty darn good.
The only ways to improve: Civic, Sentra, MR2, Tiburon, etc., and the MPG on those cars is probably not incredibly higher than the TSX.
Stick with the TSX unless your car/insurance payments are uncomfortably high.
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What car do you think will do better than 20mpg city?
Lighter cars dont technically mean you will save gas. Those engines arent fuel efficient like todays are. Also dont forget how much money you might have to spend on maintenance on a "beater". Things go wrong on old cars and that adds up.
Sound like you are just bored and want a change. If so then its cool to admit that.
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What car do you think will do better than 20mpg city?
Lighter cars dont technically mean you will save gas. Those engines arent fuel efficient like todays are. Also dont forget how much money you might have to spend on maintenance on a "beater". Things go wrong on old cars and that adds up.
Sound like you are just bored and want a change. If so then its cool to admit that.
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Go from driving an MDX, where I was lucky to get 20mpg, back to my TSX, where I'm getting 30mpg right now-I don't know many other cars on the market that gets as good of gas mileage consistently as the TSX.
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Originally Posted by gtg710w
I'm doing nearly 100% city driving and getting less than 20mpg, that is why I'm thinking about this, hoping something light -- mr2 for instance-- might get me a better mpg
How many miles on your car. I do 100% City as well, and still get a decent MPG of 22-24.
13000 miles on the odo.
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Don't think it's worth it getting a diff car. The 'gas price' thought is understandable but can't be justified, IMO, by purchasing a lighter car. I mean how much are you actually gonna save on gas with a different car?
I dunno, I wouldn't do it
I dunno, I wouldn't do it
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Originally Posted by sonnyg80
Don't think it's worth it getting a diff car. The 'gas price' thought is understandable but can't be justified, IMO, by purchasing a lighter car. I mean how much are you actually gonna save on gas with a different car?
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I dunno, I wouldn't do it
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Get a hybrid.
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All that said, if you live in a metropolitan area (i.e.: Atlanta, Ga.) why bother owning a car. NOTE: I have not visited Atlanta yet but if it is like any other major city that I have visited then, I am certain mass transit could best meet your transport needs.
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Originally Posted by F23A4
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All that said, if you live in a metropolitan area (i.e.: Atlanta, Ga.) why bother owning a car. NOTE: I have not visited Atlanta yet but if it is like any other major city that I have visited then, I am certain mass transit could best meet your transport needs.
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Originally Posted by EuRTSX
How many miles on your car. I do 100% City as well, and still get a decent MPG of 22-24.
13000 miles on the odo.
13000 miles on the odo.
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Originally Posted by gtg710w
I'm doing nearly 100% city driving and getting less than 20mpg, that is why I'm thinking about this, hoping something light -- mr2 for instance-- might get me a better mpg
you really can't expect much better from something else. Atleast not enough to make it a worthwhile trade.
but then again, I drive a 400+HP car that gets 20+ both highway and street
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Originally Posted by CLpower
you really can't expect much better from something else. Atleast not enough to make it a worthwhile trade.
but then again, I drive a 400+HP car that gets 20+ both highway and street![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
but then again, I drive a 400+HP car that gets 20+ both highway and street
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Originally Posted by gtg710w
I'm doing nearly 100% city driving and getting less than 20mpg, that is why I'm thinking about this, hoping something light -- mr2 for instance-- might get me a better mpg
I get 22-24mpg 100% city.
You must have a lead foot.
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You'd be surprised how much public transportation here sucks. They call it marta. In order for me to take marta to school, I would have to go from bus-subway-bus-and walk 1mile to get to school campus, which I estimate to be around 2-3 hours. On the other hand, if I drive it takes me around 20 minutes max. So, it's not an option. ![Tomato](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/tomato.gif)
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Anyways, that's not important. If you are thinking you aren't getting great MPG on your TSX, I don't think you could ever be satisfied with any cars besides Hybrid. Good luck with that.
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Originally Posted by F23A4
All that said, if you live in a metropolitan area (i.e.: Atlanta, Ga.) why bother owning a car. NOTE: I have not visited Atlanta yet but if it is like any other major city that I have visited then, I am certain mass transit could best meet your transport needs.
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You really havent been to Atlanta
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There is no way it would take 2-3 hours to go anywhere using MARTA. probably an hour, which would still warrant the need for a car.
BUT, you have an essentially new car that gets GREAT gas mileage. Plus, in ATL gas is a lot cheaper than other places, say California. Regardless, it seems you may just be itching for something new and using gas as an excuse.
If you got the money to blow, do it. But just know it makes little sense in dollars. Plus, your next car (a {"beater") would most likely not last as long or be as reliable as your TSX. You have a great Car, I'd just enjoy it.
BUT, you have an essentially new car that gets GREAT gas mileage. Plus, in ATL gas is a lot cheaper than other places, say California. Regardless, it seems you may just be itching for something new and using gas as an excuse.
If you got the money to blow, do it. But just know it makes little sense in dollars. Plus, your next car (a {"beater") would most likely not last as long or be as reliable as your TSX. You have a great Car, I'd just enjoy it.
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There is no way it would take 2-3 hours to go anywhere using MARTA. probably an hour, which would still warrant the need for a car.
BUT, you have an essentially new car that gets GREAT gas mileage. Plus, in ATL gas is a lot cheaper than other places, say California. Regardless, it seems you may just be itching for something new and using gas as an excuse.
If you got the money to blow, do it. But just know it makes little sense in dollars. Plus, your next car (a {"beater") would most likely not last as long or be as reliable as your TSX. You have a great Car, I'd just enjoy it.![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
BUT, you have an essentially new car that gets GREAT gas mileage. Plus, in ATL gas is a lot cheaper than other places, say California. Regardless, it seems you may just be itching for something new and using gas as an excuse.
If you got the money to blow, do it. But just know it makes little sense in dollars. Plus, your next car (a {"beater") would most likely not last as long or be as reliable as your TSX. You have a great Car, I'd just enjoy it.
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How much are you driving per year? I can understand if you're driving as much as I do to make a change. I do about 30K most years.
Personally, I would not look at the savings as a function of gas price. If you are making payments on the TSX, look at it from that standpoint, or insurance rates. That's your bigger savings trading the TSX with a beater. Average driver may only save about $600 a year going from something that gets about 22 mpg to something that gets 30 mpg.
If you have 2 less beers at the bars every week, that's about $600.
Personally, I would not look at the savings as a function of gas price. If you are making payments on the TSX, look at it from that standpoint, or insurance rates. That's your bigger savings trading the TSX with a beater. Average driver may only save about $600 a year going from something that gets about 22 mpg to something that gets 30 mpg.
If you have 2 less beers at the bars every week, that's about $600.
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Originally Posted by baboya96
As for someone who's from Atlanta and attended Georgia Tech (I see your screename) I would have to disagree with that description. Unless you are living somewhere like Kennesaw where you would hardly see any public transportation I don't see how it would take you 2-3 hours but only 20 minutes with your own transportation. Plus if you are referring to Marta station off 10th street, no way that's 1 mile. Plus you have Shuttle that runs back and forth between campus and subway station.
Anyways, that's not important. If you are thinking you aren't getting great MPG on your TSX, I don't think you could ever be satisfied with any cars besides Hybrid. Good luck with that.
Anyways, that's not important. If you are thinking you aren't getting great MPG on your TSX, I don't think you could ever be satisfied with any cars besides Hybrid. Good luck with that.
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Originally Posted by Scrib
I get 22-24mpg 100% city.
You must have a lead foot.
You must have a lead foot.
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thank you guys and gals for all your opinions, I guess it is a better idea to hold on to my TSX. Heck I'll just go grab a turbonator
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I have a lead foot, and manage 25 on average for 50/50 city/hwy and i have a V6.
You need to look at the deprecation vs what your going to save in gas and how long will it take you to save it? I wouldnt waste my time trying to sell it. Pluss eventually your going to have to get used to it cause gas prices are here to stay
You need to look at the deprecation vs what your going to save in gas and how long will it take you to save it? I wouldnt waste my time trying to sell it. Pluss eventually your going to have to get used to it cause gas prices are here to stay
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Originally Posted by mltk53
how much is gas over there?
Gas is $2.95 at Sam's, and $3.06 at Shell today. Not cheap, but not the 3.45 they are paying in Chicago.
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Originally Posted by bulldawg
Gas is $2.95 at Sam's, and $3.06 at Shell today. Not cheap, but not the 3.45 they are paying in Chicago.
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
I have a lead foot, and manage 25 on average for 50/50 city/hwy and i have a V6.
You need to look at the deprecation vs what your going to save in gas and how long will it take you to save it? I wouldnt waste my time trying to sell it. Pluss eventually your going to have to get used to it cause gas prices are here to stay
You need to look at the deprecation vs what your going to save in gas and how long will it take you to save it? I wouldnt waste my time trying to sell it. Pluss eventually your going to have to get used to it cause gas prices are here to stay
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So is it our dependency on OPEC that's driving gas price higher than ever?
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Originally Posted by gtg710w
yeah that 's so true. ah I miss the good ol days when gas were like a buck a gallon. like i knew how to drive back then
So is it our dependency on OPEC that's driving gas price higher than ever?
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So is it our dependency on OPEC that's driving gas price higher than ever?
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