16.3 mpg hurts... looking for a HX maybe.
I had a 95 Civic Vx a few years ago that was pretty nice and I decided to sell it to get something newer. I know you are yelling at the screen and I realize my mistake. Now I drive a 4x4 Tacoma that I don't plan on selling but I do want to get a commuter car to save on gas. I drive about 15k miles/yr and spend aprox $3,400/yr in gas and I calculate if I get another civic I can easily save $2,000/ yr in gas so that is my goal.
I am thinking about a 99-00 civic HX because of the price. I have seen decent ones for about $2500 or maybe 01-03 HX but they are a little harder to find. |
I had a 99 Si a while back and got about 38-42mpg highway, depending on how fast/hard I was driving. It was lowered on Megan Racing Coils and tons of other suspension mods(LCAs, sway bars, etc.), had a full header back exhaust (didn't sound like a typical honda). It was one of the most fun (not the fastest, but incredibly fun) and by far the most fuel efficient car I've ever owned. And that was before I started getting into hypermiling and stuff. I miss that civic lol. Good luck on finding one man!
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Hey neighbor!
The hierarchy goes Insight (g1)>CRX HF> Civic VX> Civic HF Right now, they all in your range. proof: 01 Honda Insight Runs Drives Great 5spd 65mpg Hybrid 138k Miles $2400 1988 Honda CRX HF 1992 honda civic vx hatchback wtt/wts 2000 Honda Civic HX Prices are lower if you'll take more damage/work, or get lucky. If you need a back seat it leave the last three (CRX had a EDM/JDM backseat). Just have cash in hand, and be ready to drive, because they go fast. PM me if you need anything, I'm up in guys. |
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I would love to have a 99-00 Si but I know I wouldn't get anywhere near 40 mpg. After my VX I got a 94 Si with a B18C5 Type R engine and I only got high 20's mpg...
xntrx, that 2000 HX you have listed is the one I have been thinking about! I have 2 kids so the crx or insight is out. I live out in the county with about 120 achers so I use the truck a good bit. I have considered just getting an ATV or a UTV for around the house but I don't know. |
Instead of an Hx I would rather have a hatchback. Since I have had two 92-95 civic's and my last one was so nice I want to try a 96-00. I have found a 99 Dx hatch that is automatic and I found a damaged low mileage 98 hx with a 5-speed. I think I would really like the lean-burn engine in the hatchback for my commute. I am debating if I will have the time to do the engine and trans swap.
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My truck is a 2001 3.4L V6 automatic 4wd with 225k miles and it still runs like a top. No I haven't considered a conversion on my truck. A 5spd conversion would be great! I just think for the money invested and the prices of a 15 year old civic I can get more long term savings. Well, I say long term... We got my wife a new car a couple years ago and it will be paid off in 3 years. That will give us a little more freedom for me to get something newer.
I also have a possible new job opportunity but it will be driving 100 miles round trip every day. But if the money is right I could be making about $10,000 more a year. If that happens I will try to get a 04-05 HX with the lowest miles available. Ex and SI would be next if I can't find the late model HX unicorn. |
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100 miles /16.3 = 6.13 gallons a day
6.13 x 3.50 = 21.46 per day in fuel cost x 248 working days (using 12 holidays) $5320 fuel cost per year commute only -$3400 current That's an additional $1,920 in fuel cost alone if you drive your truck. A better FE vehicle would have a short payback time. |
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