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Topic: What kind of gas mileage on 4-cyl foxbodies??
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SydeWaySix
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I'm wondering what kind of gas mileage you guys are getting with 4-cylinder foxbodies. With gas prices nowadays, my idea of a green sn95 v8 fell through and now I'm on the hunt for a 4-banger fox (or an mk2 jetta ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif) ). I know I can get a Honda or Toyota but I'd rather get a Foxbody 4-cyl. I'm mostly concerned what your mpg's are for city driving. Thanks ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Just as much as my 5.0
On a serious note if you are really down for the MPG's go honda civic motherfuckers would take you to Mexico N back on $20.
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If you want something reliable w good mpg go with a Honda. The 4cyl are buckets
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Ima just tell u this I drove a 4 Banger fox coupe for about 2 months and hated it..but was good on gas and was a stick and clean but slowww assss fukkk wasn't for me lol
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SydeWaySix
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Don't really want a Honda though. I got a 2010 accord that the wife drives. I just need something to ride around town in since I work 5 mins from home.
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04 S281
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+1 on Honda Civic
I got a 2000 Civic LX and I average 31-33 MPG combined City/Hwy
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SydeWaySix
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Not looking for speed or performance either. I have my 98 cobra to go fast in.
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For a cheap beater, you really can't do much better than a 90's Honda Civic, CRX, or Del Sol... Or a mid to late 90's Toyota Corolla, Camry, or Celica...
If you want something a little more upscale, a 90's Acura Legend or 90's Lexus ES300 are great for the money
You really can't go wrong with Honda and Toyota... They're some of the most reliable and fuel efficient cars of their time... not to mention cheap insurance, cheap parts, simple maintenance, and good resale value.
If a Honda or Toyota is absolutely out of the question for some reason, a Diesel VW Golf/Rabbit is an option... I'd also consider a 90's Miata over a 4-cyinder Fox...
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Notch1320
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18-25 on an auto... maybe a couple more on the 5 speed. Based on a good running car of course.
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i got 32 on mine the other day
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SydeWaySix
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Originally posted by NCALSVT:
i got 32 on mine the other day
ivan...was this all highway driving or city drivng as well? Auto or stick?
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Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
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Originally posted by NCALSVT:
i got 32 on mine the other day
ivan...was this all highway driving or city drivng as well? Auto or stick?
All highway,manual, I drive like a grandpa, I doubt I'll see that again tho
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solbrothers
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I don't get why someone would want to drive a 4cyl foxbody. It's a piece of shit, might as well have a fast one. That's the only redeeming factor of a foxbody, it's potential.
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losbadgts
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Just get a Saturn. Very cheap and great mpg.
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SydeWaySix
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Originally posted by solbrothers:
I don't get why someone would want to drive a 4cyl foxbody. It's a piece of shit, might as well have a fast one. That's the only redeeming factor of a foxbody, it's potential.
Well, its like asking,"why would someone want to drive a 84 Toyota?" Because they want to. Trust me, I have a "fast" car, I have an SUV, and I have a Honda, so I know what options are out there and I know what I need. True, the 4-cyl fox won't get as good of mpg's as a Honda Civic or a Toyota Celica, but I just need a cheap beater that "looks" good to drive around town.
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Originally posted by losbadgts:
Just get a Saturn. Very cheap and great mpg.
I had a 97 Saturn. It got stolen in front of my parents house and recovered in Oakland. I posted pics of it a while back...used to be black, all stock, very clean. When it was recovered it was two-toned rattle can blue and black, with fucked up interior. Cops said that Saturns were just as hot as hondas and acuras because they're so easy to get into. ![[Embarrassed]](redface.gif)
[ March 06, 2012, 10:36 AM: Message edited by: SydeWaySix ]
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Notch1320
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Originally posted by solbrothers:
I don't get why someone would want to drive a 4cyl foxbody. It's a piece of shit, might as well have a fast one. That's the only redeeming factor of a foxbody, it's potential.
Cheap
Easy to work on
Plenty of Parts available (New/Used)
Can easily be converted to V8
And I wouldn't be caught dead driving some FWD Import POS.
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TDI ftw
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losbadgts
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Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
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Originally posted by solbrothers:
I don't get why someone would want to drive a 4cyl foxbody. It's a piece of shit, might as well have a fast one. That's the only redeeming factor of a foxbody, it's potential.
Well, its like asking,"why would someone want to drive a 84 Toyota?" Because they want to. Trust me, I have a "fast" car, I have an SUV, and I have a Honda, so I know what options are out there and I know what I need. True, the 4-cyl fox won't get as good of mpg's as a Honda Civic or a Toyota Celica, but I just need a cheap beater that "looks" good to drive around town.
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Originally posted by losbadgts:
Just get a Saturn. Very cheap and great mpg.
I had a 97 Saturn. It got stolen in front of my parents house and recovered in Oakland. I posted pics of it a while back...used to be black, all stock, very clean. When it was recovered it was two-toned rattle can blue and black, with fucked up interior. Cops said that Saturns were just as hot as hondas and acuras because they're so easy to get into.
Lol I forgot that was u that u got your Saturn stolen. Well getting a fox body is going to be same shit even if its a 4cly cause if it looks decent it might get stolen aswell. How about a Ford escort or even a Ford prove
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uh0h50
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Originally posted by solbrothers:
I don't get why someone would want to drive a 4cyl foxbody. It's a piece of shit, might as well have a fast one. That's the only redeeming factor of a foxbody, it's potential.
..says the guy with an SVO in his avatar and drives a Honda Fit.
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uh0h50
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To the OP, if you can handle them being dogshit slow, with barely enough power to get out of it's own way, they get great mileage when you drive them like a little old lady. My buddy had an all stock '91 AOD coupe n/a 4banger and said it was pretty scary getting on onramps sometimes. He said it made a big difference when he swapped it out for a manual though lol.
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SydeWaySix
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Originally posted by uh0h50:
To the OP, if you can handle them being dogshit slow, with barely enough power to get out of it's own way, they get great mileage when you drive them like a little old lady. My buddy had an all stock '91 AOD coupe n/a 4banger and said it was pretty scary getting on onramps sometimes. He said it made a big difference when he swapped it out for a manual though lol.
I'm going for a manual, so I can use up all that powaaahhh! ![[burnout]](graemlins/burnout.gif)
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looks like the 4 bangers got 3 MPG better than a 5.0. 19 vs 16 around town.
If you drive 5000 miles a year in it, you use:
4CYL 263 gallons @ 4 dollars a gallon = $1052 per year
8CYL 312 gallons @ 4 dollars a gallon = $1248 per year
You will save roughly $16.66 a month by driving a much slower car...
If its a cheaper initial price that is driving you towards a 4 banger, go for it, but if it is gas savings you wont see too much of a difference.
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Originally posted by Farrell:
looks like the 4 bangers got 3 MPG better than a 5.0. 19 vs 16 around town.
If you drive 5000 miles a year in it, you use:
4CYL 263 gallons @ 4 dollars a gallon = $1052 per year
8CYL 312 gallons @ 4 dollars a gallon = $1248 per year
You will save roughly $16.66 a month by driving a much slower car...
If its a cheaper initial price that is driving you towards a 4 banger, go for it, but if it is gas savings you wont see too much of a difference.
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SydeWaySix
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Originally posted by JUNKYARD5.0:
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Originally posted by Farrell:
looks like the 4 bangers got 3 MPG better than a 5.0. 19 vs 16 around town.
If you drive 5000 miles a year in it, you use:
4CYL 263 gallons @ 4 dollars a gallon = $1052 per year
8CYL 312 gallons @ 4 dollars a gallon = $1248 per year
You will save roughly $16.66 a month by driving a much slower car...
If its a cheaper initial price that is driving you towards a 4 banger, go for it, but if it is gas savings you wont see too much of a difference.
Well shit, good looking out bro lol! But would that 4 banger really only get 19 mpg??
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