Efficient, cheap beaters! Used car ads: 35 mpg highway or more for $1500 or less

[OBD1Kenobi]

1989 ford festiva

4 cylinder, 5 speed, new tires, aftermarket wheels, new muffler, distribrulator cap and rotor, great on gas, nice driving little car, call or text only, Can be seen at markland dam on indiana side. I dont see this being for sale for long, First come first serve.

This is listed for $1600 but surely it could be had for less. 255K though.

[MetroMPG]

Haven't seen any interesting prospects around here for a while. Maybe they'll come out of the woodwork once spring arrives.

[Gasoline Fumes]

Originally Posted by MetroMPG

Haven't seen any interesting prospects around here for a while. Maybe they'll come out of the woodwork once spring arrives.

Or come out of the snow?
http://www.cartalk.com/blogs/craig-f...-melt-out-snow

[User1]

OK I'm doing the cutoff at 150k or if they don't advertise the mileage, unless it's really clean. Also no salvage titles.

2000 saturn sc1 - $1350



Have a 2000 Saturn runs great body and paint clean inside decent it's a 5 speed need tags nov 2014 I want 1350 or best offer Have to go today make a offer.

1998 ford escort



1998 ford escort 5 speed transmission am fm radio air conditioning power windows power locks sun roof clean title runs great saves lots of gas tags til august 2015 asking $1150 no trades CALL ONLY IF READY TO COME SEE and buy SAME DAY 323201102 5

1993 toyota corolla 5 speed



5 speed..(no automatic) stick shift,a/c, manual door windows,tilt wheel, cruise control,alarm power door locks, roof rack, tinted windows, current registration july/2015, clean title, 135xxx miles, cd player any questions please call

saturn sl - $1375



up for sale is a silver 2000 saturn 4 door 4 cylinder manual gas saver tags are due runs good just had an oil change done cotton interior if any question please feel free to contact Edward by call or text

1997 Toyota corolla. 5speed - $1300



4 door, 4 cylinder, 5 speed stick shift, runs great clean title registration expired manual windows and door locks great transportation car 86k original miles. asking 1300 or best offer will negotiate. For more information call

1994 Saturn - $700



Hello I have a 1994 Saturn 2 door white , it's a great car runs good and a great gas saver , just put new motor mounts in , oil change and new tires , the only thing is the car shuts off if foot not on the clutch I think it's the starter or the Vaccum hose im not sure my lost is your gain give me a ring im taking offers $700 obo

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You think it's a cheap fix on the Saturn? It's 4wd! This does get ~35mpg yes?

[Fat Charlie]

That Escort looks like its real dad was actually the Del Sol down the street!

[OBD1Kenobi]

I don't think the Corollas or the Escort get 35 MPG without some effort.

[User1]

Originally Posted by OBD1Kenobi

I don't think the Corollas or the Escort get 35 MPG without some effort.

Just doing a quick google search shows the 97 Corolla gets 35mpg and the 98 Escort gets 38.

[User1]

1994 Saturn - $700



Hello I have a 1994 Saturn 2 door white , it's a great car runs good and a great gas saver , just put new motor mounts in , oil change and new tires , the only thing is the car shuts off if foot not on the clutch I think it's the starter or the Vaccum hose im not sure my lost is your gain give me a ring im taking offers $700 obo

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You think it's a cheap fix on the Saturn? It's 4wd! This does get ~35mpg yes?[/QUOTE]


Is this common on Saturns here? Or it can be anything?

[OBD1Kenobi]

Originally Posted by User1

Just doing a quick google search shows the 97 Corolla gets 35mpg and the 98 Escort gets 38.

Find and Compare Cars

This is where I am getting my numbers from.

This site shows the 98 Escort at 24/34 with a 28 combined average
The 93 Corolla comes out at 23/31 with a 26 combined average
The 97 Corolla comes out at 26/32 with a 29 combined average

It's the same site you see linked to throughout this thread.

[User1]

Originally Posted by OBD1Kenobi

Find and Compare Cars

This is where I am getting my numbers from.

This site shows the 98 Escort at 24/34 with a 28 combined average
The 93 Corolla comes out at 23/31 with a 26 combined average
The 97 Corolla comes out at 26/32 with a 29 combined average

It's the same site you see linked to throughout this thread.

I'll start using that site to check. Would be great if all the cars were listed in one huge list, that had them listed 1 to whatever on their mpg performance, huh?

I go by the highway results, hope that's not cheating