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Originally Posted by shovel

BGD has his own way of speaking, let me see how well I can translate this...


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25 mpg as a goal?
that is many many jacked up vehicles. do not necassarily squash the power to a four banger, or even tranverse drivetrain. you could find a longer term runner, inspired to give longer term repairs. Once the little transverse SUV is done, the others can keep going. the new car cost and claiming need is in a different $15k+ saving realm before interest.
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Your goal is only 25mpg? Lots of up-high vehicles do that. You don't even have to limit yourself to a 4cyl or a "crossover" based on front-wheel-drive underpinnings. You may be able to find a conventional RWD SUV that just needs a little TLC, and with some maintenance it may outlast a newer "crossover" SUV. It may prove much cheaper in the long run, even if it doesn't get the same MPG because of the difference in initial investment.
I think that's what he was going for, anyway...


I think that's what he was going for, anyway...

That is just truly phenomenal. Thank you sir, I am in your debt.