[Cialug] OT: safe/reliable fuel-efficient cars.

[Dave J. Hala Jr.]

Its really interesting that the Honda only gets 30ish mpg on the hwy. My
210hp 3.8l V6 in my 2001 Impala averages 33mpg on the commute and 22ish
in town. That's really good considering that I have a heavy foot.  The
car's safe, roomy and comfortable.  

Don't discount GM, just because of Honda's rep., at least give it look.

It was recalled to replace two bolts that caused an antifreeze leak, but
those issues have long been resolved. You really can't tell if you got a
reliable car until you've drove it for 4-5 yrs. 

:) Dave

On Fri, 2009-02-27 at 10:19 -0600, Colin Burnett wrote:
> On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 10:06 AM, Nathan C. Smith
> <nathan.smith at ipmvs.com> wrote:
> >
> > Faced with the painful prospect of a new (at least to me) car, I'm looking at options.  My primary constraints are:
> > * manual transmission (because I feel it keeps me focused on driving - my mind tends to wander)
> > * reliable
> > * safe
> > * fuel-efficient (The hyundai was a commuter and I would go exactly 2 weeks between refuels 27 )
> >
> > I realize this is a bit of a shot in the dark but is anyone driving something they are happy with or would recommend  that meets these constraints?
> 
> I bought a 2006 Accord new and think it fits.  It's an auto but you
> can get accords in manual (not sure if you'd have to buy new that way
> or what).  The '06 accord was near the top in safety and as far as
> reliability goes...it's a Honda.  Tripped 65k this morning and the
> worse I've had is a rear wheel bearing.  I generally get 30ish mpg
> commuting between Pleasant Hill and Urbandale via 80.
> 
> (Welcome to email me off list if you wish.)
> 
> 
> Colin
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