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#24910 of 32422 Re: could do worse [stickguy] by au1994

Apr 19, 2012 (3:38 am)

Replying to: stickguy (Apr 18, 2012 7:50 pm)
would make great bones for a track day car or auto crosser.

#24911 of 32422 Re: could do worse [au1994] by graphicguy

Apr 19, 2012 (5:48 am)

Replying to: au1994 (Apr 19, 2012 3:38 am)
That's what I was just thinking, too. Stick, that would make a good track/autox car, if it's mechanically sound.

#24912 of 32422 anyone shopping these? by steve_ HOST

Apr 19, 2012 (12:34 pm)

A reporter wonders what car-shoppers think of the new Acura ILX. If you care to share your opinion, please email PRedmunds.com no later than Monday, April 23, 2012 with your comments and daytime contact information.

#24913 of 32422 This potential buyer needs advice... by kirstie_h HOST

Apr 19, 2012 (1:29 pm)

on how to trade (or not) wisely. His post is kind of buried, so thought some of you could hop over and help:
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f25809c/

#24914 of 32422 Switching gears by anonymousposts

Apr 20, 2012 (6:32 am)

Have decided to look at hyper milers to use for the daily commute. Considering a Toyota Prius 3 or a Jetta/Golf TDI. The Prius would be cheaper, just not sure if it would be entertaining enough to keep us occupied once the novelty of 50 MPG wears off.

#24915 of 32422 Re: Switching gears [anonymousposts] by jayrider

Apr 20, 2012 (6:45 am)

Replying to: anonymousposts (Apr 20, 2012 6:32 am)
The novelty of 55 mpg and nothing but $55 oil changes every 10k miles never gets old. [the first 2 are included at no charge] The prius drives fine -- like an average car with zero issues.

#24916 of 32422 Re: Switching gears [anonymousposts] by michaell

Apr 20, 2012 (7:04 am)

Replying to: anonymousposts (Apr 20, 2012 6:32 am)
Have decided to look at hyper milers to use for the daily commute. Considering a Toyota Prius 3 or a Jetta/Golf TDI. The Prius would be cheaper, just not sure if it would be entertaining enough to keep us occupied once the novelty of 50 MPG wears off.
 
Given your desire to have something a bit fun to drive, I'd think the Golf/Jetta would be better suited to you. You have a Tiguan, so you're already familiar with the VW driving dynamics.
 
The Prius would be an appliance and I think you'd become bored with it fairly quickly.

#24917 of 32422 Re: Switching gears [anonymousposts] by steve_ HOST

Apr 20, 2012 (7:12 am)

Replying to: anonymousposts (Apr 20, 2012 6:32 am)
Switch gears and get famous.
 
A reporter is looking for a car shopper who thinks 40 MPG is a requisite before they buy. If you have recently shopped for a car, and you have only considered cars that get 40 MPG, and you are willing to share your story with a reporter, please contact predmunds.com with your daytime contact information no later than Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at noon Pacific/3 p.m. Eastern.

#24918 of 32422 Re: Switching gears [anonymousposts] by stickguy

Apr 20, 2012 (7:07 am)

Replying to: anonymousposts (Apr 20, 2012 6:32 am)
the tdi with a stick could amuse you for a while. Based on your history, i really can't see the Prius being a keeper.
 
how long is the commute anyway? And is it all city traffic or open road?

#24919 of 32422 Re: Switching gears [stickguy] by ateixeira

Apr 20, 2012 (7:37 am)

Replying to: stickguy (Apr 20, 2012 7:07 am)
Yeah, tell us more about the type of driving you do.
 
The Prius C is supposedly a bit more fun than a Prius, though I haven't sampled them. What bugs me is the tiny gas tank (just 9.5 gallons).
 
I have a 3rd option for you - Mazda3 Skyactiv. Check fueleconomy.gov, the automatics are actually getting better mileage than the TDI DSGs (35.2mpg vs 34.0mpg), and remember diesel costs more than gasoline. For manuals the TDI is ahead 37.9mpg TDI, 35.8mpg SkyActiv. Even then, diesel prices around me mean the SkyActiv would cost less in fuel, which is surprising.
 
These are all stellar numbers, though, and the Mazda3 costs a bunch less than a Prius or a TDI.
 
I priced one out at under $19k with alloys, cruise, keyless. Pretty basic but not stripped by a long shot. The Golf TDI and Prius were more like mid twenties.
 
Soon we should see a Cruze diesel (hatch is Europe only though) and a SkyActiv diesel, too. Don't overlook the Focus 5 door SFE, either.
 
I'm only looking casually, but I'm considering the same type of car - a city car/fuel sipper.

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