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    If not a Prius, then what car for great MPG?

    I was able to get away from the office for a bit today and test drove my first Jetta TDI, 2005. I think a Jetta TDI is the car for me, a good...
    Post by: MacLuver, Sep 13, 2013 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    If not a Prius, then what car for great MPG?

    I've got my eye on some Merc diesels but based on pure numbers, Prius wins hands down for least cost at the pump. I've been trying to find...
    Post by: MacLuver, Sep 12, 2013 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    If not a Prius, then what car for great MPG?

    I'm with you on diesel. I've looked at Passats and the downside is the BSM, not sure if that is a problem outside the US or not, in the model...
    Post by: MacLuver, Sep 12, 2013 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    If not a Prius, then what car for great MPG?

    Thank you so much!! That picture along with your stats is very helpful. I suspect the seat extenders will make the difference I need.
    Post by: MacLuver, Sep 12, 2013 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    If not a Prius, then what car for great MPG?

    I think I'll be happier in the long run if I wait and save up $10k and then look for a good 2007 or newer Prius with low miles and then install...
    Post by: MacLuver, Sep 12, 2013 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    If not a Prius, then what car for great MPG?

    I haven't looked at loan rates in 5 years or more. I agree mathematically it appears to be better to borrow $10k for say 36 months at 2.19% which...
    Post by: MacLuver, Sep 12, 2013 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    If not a Prius, then what car for great MPG?

    Mainly commuter car, but also my primary, as in I will use it on weekends, etc. Our other car is a 2006 Toyota Sienna (60K miles), which when the...
    Post by: MacLuver, Sep 12, 2013 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    If not a Prius, then what car for great MPG?

    Thank you. I'm starting thin that maybe I should wait until I'm ready to spend about $10K on a car and then get a Prius. For example I found...
    Post by: MacLuver, Sep 12, 2013 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    If not a Prius, then what car for great MPG?

    As for a manual Civic, I've thought about that. I've nixed the idea of a manual transmission because my commute has me driving on highways (820 &...
    Post by: MacLuver, Sep 12, 2013 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    If not a Prius, then what car for great MPG?

    Being a newbie I couldn't post a link, or even a quote with a link, so thank you usnavystgc. I found those same ones with a quick search. If I...
    Post by: MacLuver, Sep 12, 2013 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    If not a Prius, then what car for great MPG?

    Awesome! Now to find a car with it installed so I can sit/drive a little. I agree from what I know now, nothing else comes close to the fuel...
    Post by: MacLuver, Sep 12, 2013 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Looking to buy a good used one

    I drove the 2004 yesterday see this thread /threads/if-not-a-prius-then-what-car-for-great-mpg.132050/ The 04 itself was rattling tin can, I...
    Post by: MacLuver, Sep 12, 2013 in forum: Dealers & Pricing
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    If not a Prius, then what car for great MPG?

    My daily commute is about an hour, each way, 64 miles round trip. I'm debating changing out my existing car for something that is less expensive...
    Thread by: MacLuver, Sep 12, 2013, 39 replies, in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Looking to buy a good used one

    I've taken a new job and am now driving 64 miles round trip 3x a week. Current avg is 24MPG in my '02 Benz C320. I figure a Prius could save me...
    Post by: MacLuver, Sep 11, 2013 in forum: Dealers & Pricing