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Old 10-14-2013, 09:00 PM   #27 (permalink)
alohaspirit
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Makai - '01 Toyota Echo 4D Auto
90 day: 34.45 mpg (US)

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Originally Posted by PaleMelanesian View Post
Looking at the financial big picture, you have a solid point there. Low purchase price can overcome a lot. It would take many miles to make up the price difference in fuel savings.

Caravan: 18/25 mpg
New Ody: 19/28 mpg
thanks. it would take a lot to make up that difference


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FWIW, the 1st gen Oddy is still EPA rated at 21mpg combined, with a 25mpg average from users. It has a 4cyl Accord drivetrain.
ive looked at a few vans and this is what i found

hondas have transmission problems
toyotas have sludge problems
dodge have belt slip problems


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Originally Posted by 101Volts View Post
True, And my Dad paid $1,800 for the Caravan we have without the A/C belt on it.
sounds good
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