[vision-master]

What's out there right now and what's new for 2009?

I've been eyeing up the Yaris.

[SteinarN]

Volkswagen has out some new diesel versions of existing models, called BlueMotion. Passat BlueMotion gets 54 miles/gallon on high way, 45 miles/gallon combined and 34,5 miles/gallon in city. This is EU tests. I dont know how that test compare to the US test

[Rabbit]

I bought a Yaris 3 door 5 speed last year and I love it. I average 40 mpg with it.

[eastbay]

I recently read that in France the average mpg for passenger cars is 40+. Other European nations average close to that too. The Yaris gets something like 38 MPG. There are somewhere around 1 (Toyota Hybrid) models available in the USA that exceed the average MPG for France. If there's anything planned for 2009 I haven't heard of it. There might be one or two others, but basically the car makers are all ignoring the high mileage sector and instead marketing 'low mileage cars' as 'high mileage cars'. People are falling for it, so why not keep it up!

With $4.00 gas on now, and $7.00 gas expected in three years, one would expect the public to demand very high mileage personal vehicles, such as what's available in Europe, but that isn't happening... so you'll have to wait beyond 2009 model year, unless you're willing to accept low to average MPG ratings in the mid-30's... such as a Civic, Fit, or Yaris.

[WisJim]

The highest mileage cars available in the USA are used cars. The Honda Civic VX, made from 1992 to 1995, the Geo/Chevy Metro, early 90s to 2001, especially the XFI version, the Honda Insight, and some of the VW TDI diesels. Nothing new, in the USA, gets much better than the high 30s on the highway, and with careful driving can get in the low 40s, but the Civic VX and the Metro XFI actually get 40 to 50+mpg in regular daily use. People that I know with Civic hybrids or the Prius don't do much better than that.

[vision-master]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('WisJim', 'T')he highest mileage cars available in the USA are used cars. The Honda Civic VX, made from 1992 to 1995, the Geo/Chevy Metro, early 90s to 2001, especially the XFI version, the Honda Insight, and some of the VW TDI diesels. Nothing new, in the USA, gets much better than the high 30s on the highway, and with careful driving can get in the low 40s, but the Civic VX and the Metro XFI actually get 40 to 50+mpg in regular daily use. People that I know with Civic hybrids or the Prius don't do much better than that.

[BigTex]

I think the Yaris is the best overall value right now.

It would be a nice little car even if it didn't get great mileage.

[Grifter]

I am not going to drive a 1.1 ltr car until things get much worse.

Sorry, not gonna happen yet.

I'd love a V8 as well.

Liquid fuel is still, like it or not, very cheap.

How much is it for a cup again?

[Specop_007]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('GASMON', 'N')ew Hyundai i10 1.1 litre classic

Just unveiled in UK. Replacement for the Getz (don't know if availiable in USA)

1086cc inline four
5 speed manual
56.5 mpg (combined cycle) - 64 mpg on open road.
4 door, 5 seats (though small car) - 3.565m x 1.595m x 1.54m high
119 g/km CO2
UK road tax band B (£35 / year against £430 (2009) for average petrol SUV)
Air Con, CD, standard.
Cost in UK £6495
Best of all, 5 year unlimited mileage factory warranty.
Got a good write up in motoring press.

I want a V8 Jag, - but my next car will be something like the i10.

Welcome to the world of boring farty little cars folks !!

Gasmon

[BigTex]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'B')ack in 1996 I bought a Dodge Ram Van, it was my primary vehicle until 2 years ago. 318 engine Back then it cost about $65.00 to fill it. At $1.25 per litre and 120 litre capacity it costs about $150.00 to fill it now after owning it for 11 years....sold the van few months ago....I was still using it to tow a tent trailer.
2 years ago I bought a 2004 Mini Cooper. At $1.25 /litre it costs about $65.00 to fill it... I imagine in less than 10 years it will probably cost about $150. to fill it...I imagine...my next vehicle will be a recumbent bike. namaste

[vision-master]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Grifter', 'I') am not going to drive a 1.1 ltr car until things get much worse.

Sorry, not gonna happen yet.

I'd love a V8 as well.

Liquid fuel is still, like it or not, very cheap.

How much is it for a cup again?

[Novus]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'B')ack in 1996 I bought a Dodge Ram Van, it was my primary vehicle until 2 years ago. 318 engine Back then it cost about $65.00 to fill it. At $1.25 per litre and 120 litre capacity it costs about $150.00 to fill it now after owning it for 11 years....sold the van few months ago....I was still using it to tow a tent trailer. namaste

[BigTex]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Novus', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'B')ack in 1996 I bought a Dodge Ram Van, it was my primary vehicle until 2 years ago. 318 engine Back then it cost about $65.00 to fill it. At $1.25 per litre and 120 litre capacity it costs about $150.00 to fill it now after owning it for 11 years....sold the van few months ago....I was still using it to tow a tent trailer. namaste

[vision-master]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Novus', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'B')ack in 1996 I bought a Dodge Ram Van, it was my primary vehicle until 2 years ago. 318 engine Back then it cost about $65.00 to fill it. At $1.25 per litre and 120 litre capacity it costs about $150.00 to fill it now after owning it for 11 years....sold the van few months ago....I was still using it to tow a tent trailer. namaste

[FLAMEOUT]

G, I thought this was your current auto,

[vision-master]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('FLAMEOUT', 'G'), I thought this was your current auto,
See photo Flameout's post

[vision-master]

Here tis!

[Troyboy1208]

I have a honda civic hybrid and I get about 48 mpg. The trick is knowing how to drive it. I don't go more than 55 mph. I get some rude gestures but most people just blow past me.

[Benzin]

I have an '05 Honda Accord 4 cylinder. I get ~32mpg on the highway driving a constant 70mph. Urban driving tends to knock the mileage to 25-27mpg.

In the winter the best I can get with a mix of city/highway driving is 25-28mpg.