The better car?

[ThermionicScott]

Now that you mention it, vskid3, I bet the mileage in a Prius wouldn't be stellar on that short commute. Without the EV mode mod, the engine will probably be running the whole way there and back, never getting warm enough to auto-stop.

[willie@eco]

Originally Posted by vskid3

Just to put things in perspective, like the Civic, it'll take a loooong time to break even with how little you seem to drive. Taking your Festiva's 28MPG, a Prius' 45MPG (which would be pretty high for such a short commute) and gas currently as low as $2 a gallon in the Detroit area, it would take 74k miles to break if it cost you $2000 to upgrade to the Prius (no idea what either car goes for in your area, $2k to upgrade is probably low). $5k to get a Prius? 185k miles to break even. That's a long time with a 10 minute commute.

Unless you just need to see big MPGs, it would be more economical to just stick with your car and try to make its numbers better. If you really want to spend some money, build an ebike or get a motorcycle. Then you'll have fun and lower energy usage.

Hmm interesting point bud. Im giving this old girl a chance. Im stacking up on a few parts now to install on the Festy. My wife hates the lack of safety with the car lol so she said to me last night, if u want economy and want me in your car, buy a prius lol. I said, ummmm no. Lol guess where i slept last night hahaha. Anyway ill take all that into consideration. Thanks again!

[ThermionicScott]

Well, couches aren't very comfortable long-term, so maybe you should buy something new!

[willie@eco]

Originally Posted by ThermionicScott

Well, couches aren't very comfortable long-term, so maybe you should buy something new!

Hahahaha good one. Ill convince her im sure. But i wanna keep at it with the festy. I dont really want to give up on her just yet. I got my block heater yesterday and i should get my vaccum gauge in today. And hopefully my timing light will come in tomorrow.

[ThermionicScott]

Good stuff. At first, I thought you called your car "feisty", and that could be an appropriate nickname for a lot of our cars.

[willie@eco]

Originally Posted by ThermionicScott

Good stuff. At first, I thought you called your car "feisty", and that could be an appropriate nickname for a lot of our cars.

Hahaha noooo, her name is Unicorn haha because she's the cleanest festivas in my area. Possibly even in the midwest lol. I could be wrong tho. But man she's mint!

[willie@eco]

Who can i get an mpguino thats pretty much plug and play from? I might need one.

[ECO-AKJ]

Originally Posted by willie@eco

I do have a little piston slap uppon start up that last a second but thats about it. I think i should do that, change to 5w-30.

Might also make sure you run a good filter, no stp, fram, or autolite

[ECO-AKJ]

Originally Posted by willie@eco

Btw, did you ever install a block heater into one of these festivas? If so where is the location for it on the block? Thanks!

No I didn't, I wasn't thinking of eco-driving at the time, rolled the first one though, at time of ownership of these cars, my truck got 8MPG all the time no matter what, little did I know when I bought my first festiva was how much fun the econobox really is to drive!!!

[willie@eco]

Originally Posted by kingster1989

Might also make sure you run a good filter, no stp, fram, or autolite

Oh? Didnt know that, ive always used fram filters. What are good filter brands that you guys recommend?