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

[Xist]

Was it lowered? Did it have one big fake chrome windshield wiper?

I guess that I should look into Pick-and-pulls, but car-part does not show any black fenders anywhere near me. When I replaced the mirror broken by a woman in an SUV, I bought a white fender, which would be fine if I ever dip or repaint my car.

I think that it cost $35.

[Hog F150]

Awesome little car that's sips gas like you wouldn't believe! Runs awesome. Could use cv rods and front brakes (cheap repairs) leaks a little oil and gas a crack across the bottom of windshield that doesn't obstruct view. Come check it out!

Cheap Metro - $1100

[MetroMPG]

Wow.

EPA: 29 city / 37 hwy / 32 combined - Compare Side-by-Side

Great little car! Extremely cheap to run, and very low km's (67,000). Never had any issues and passed every e-test. Very reliable.
Call to set up a time to view.
$1000

1999 Suzuki Swift Hatchback | used cars & trucks | Peterborough | Kijiji

Usually these "little old lady/little old man who drove to church & shopping" cars are all automatics. EG: a week ago there was a '92 3-cyl Metro with 13k kms / 8k miles for $2000 asking, but it was an autotragic.

[OBD1Kenobi]

https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/5179649599.html

[MetroMPG]

Suzuki WHAT?

Remember: in about a week, that link will be useless.

Take a few seconds and post the details for posterity.

[OBD1Kenobi]

Yeah, they weren't very descriptive with the ad. It is from West Chicago. The description is as follows.
suzuki 231k 2 doors runs good.
That's all they put. It's a 2001 "Suzuki Suuyft!"
https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/5179649599.html

[spacemanspif]

"double U" lmfao!!

[midbay]

2004 Honda Civic HYBRID 5speed - I will sell to the first person with $1,500 cash in hand. The car is in Novato California, a 1/2 hour North of San Francisco.


I've owned this 2004 Civic Hybrid 2 years and am only the second owner. I just bought an all electric vehicle, so this one needs a new home.


The GOOD:
-- It has gotten over 40mpg for the last 20,000 miles I've driven.
-- It is a hybrid so never needs to be smogged.
-- It has a 5 speed MANUAL transmission, not the CVT automatic that has issues.
-- I installed a "calpod mod" switch (see ecomodder.com or insightcentral.net) already to manually control the charging/discharging of the hybrid battery.
-- It has a grey leather interior, the only Civic Hybrid I've seen with this option.


The BAD:
-- The hybrid battery is out of balance so the IMA light is on. I've been driving it this way using the "calpod mod" switch for the last 2 years. Replacement battery packs and individual battery sticks are both available on eBay for knowledgeable DIYers. It doesn't need smogging so no DMV issues.
-- The clutch is weak. It is drivable like this, but should be replaced soon. Don't expect to race up hills.
-- The front tires should be replaced soon.
-- The front brake pads should be replaced at some point, but it currently stops fine.
-- The car has some dings/scrapes from parking in SF, but no real dents.
-- The stitching on the top of the back seat is starting to split and needs resewing.


I can't find the title after we moved, but will go to the Novato DMV with you if you want. Otherwise I will give you the proper transfer document and bill of sale so you won't have a problem. I put it on non-op last month when the registration ran out so I know no fees are due.

I want $1500 cash, which is a good deal if you know these cars and how to fix them.

You can reach me best at ( 6 4 6 ) 5 4 8 - 5 2 0 0 on my work cell.
Phone calls only please. TEXTS WILL BE IGNORED.

Thanks!....joe

[98BeetleTDI]

Hey Guys, I am selling a 1994 Honda Civic if anyone is interested. Attached below is the Craigslist link. This car is in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

1994 Honda Civic

This car is going for $1200. It runs and drives. I was in the process of restoring it, hence the multiple primer look but I am in the process of getting a project that has four doors. Swing on by the craigslist ad and take a look.

EPA 25 City 28 Combined 32 Highway ( I can honestly say that I was getting an average 38MPG but I am guessing it can do better than that.)

For reference, this is the same car that I was logging if anyone would like fuel economy details.

[MetroMPG]

High kms, but looks to be in surprisingly good condition for something this age around here...



EPA says: 31 city 38 hwy 34 combined

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And it comes with e-test and mechanical inspection. Holy grail.

One of a kind! Excellent city car (50 mpg) with lots of life left-perfect for future electric conversion. No rust (in storage for years), engine runs great, e-tested and safetied with lots of extras: new winter tire/rims, new stereo with usb/aux, etc. Come take it for a drive, you'll be impressed!

1994 Ford Aspire Hatchback | used cars & trucks | Ottawa | Kijiji