View Poll Results: Should I sell for a fuel efficent (35+) car?
Don't sell, live life, have fun with your sports car.
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Should I Sell my Z for a four cylinder??
04-06-2011, 02:01 PM
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Yes sell the Z. But instead of a Civic, come buy a Sentra from me 
Tons of people are swapping their cars for more fuel-efficient vehicles and I'd love to have a Z on the lot 
Srsly though, keep the Z.
Tons of people are swapping their cars for more fuel-efficient vehicles and I'd love to have a Z on the lot Srsly though, keep the Z.
04-06-2011, 08:25 PM
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Just drive a bit more economically... For instance a lot of people don't know that when you are decelerating by letting off the throttle, the engine uses no fuel at all as long as your in gear and the revs aren't high. So keeping a safe following distance from cars in front, don't be tapping the brakes all the time because the car in front is slowing down... and when coming to a stop light you can use a little downshifting to slow. Don't coast in neutral or with the clutch disengaged. All of these techniques can improve your MPG by a few if your really conscious of your driving.
If your really **** you can turn off your engine at stop lights, but don't bother if you may only be sitting for 20 seconds or less. Starting the engine up uses the equivalent of about 20 seconds of idling on most petrol engines.
If your really **** you can turn off your engine at stop lights, but don't bother if you may only be sitting for 20 seconds or less. Starting the engine up uses the equivalent of about 20 seconds of idling on most petrol engines.
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04-07-2011, 04:41 AM
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Just drive a bit more economically... For instance a lot of people don't know that when you are decelerating by letting off the throttle, the engine uses no fuel at all as long as your in gear and the revs aren't high. So keeping a safe following distance from cars in front, don't be tapping the brakes all the time because the car in front is slowing down... and when coming to a stop light you can use a little downshifting to slow. Don't coast in neutral or with the clutch disengaged. All of these techniques can improve your MPG by a few if your really conscious of your driving.
Everything was going good till you said..
If your really **** you can turn off your engine at stop lights, but don't bother if you may only be sitting for 20 seconds or less. Starting the engine up uses the equivalent of about 20 seconds of idling on most petrol engines.
Everything was going good till you said..
If your really **** you can turn off your engine at stop lights, but don't bother if you may only be sitting for 20 seconds or less. Starting the engine up uses the equivalent of about 20 seconds of idling on most petrol engines.
04-07-2011, 06:46 AM
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Answers to your questions -
1) Should I keep X or buy Y?
Do a cost comparison for yourself and think about:
- Values of the different vehicles & their estimated depreciation for the period you are considering
- Fuel efficiency values for each vehicle compared to your average distance driven for the period you are considering
- Debt/Interest cost of all loan costs (including any closing costs)
- Loss/Gain that you would take on the sale of your current vehicle compared to its value
- Driving/Owner Experience and Satisfaction (How much is it worth to have X car that you really want instead of Y car that you're just ok with?)
2) What mpg do u gett:
- 28mpg on the highway for long stretches of good roads
- 22-23mpg driving a mix of city and highway
- 19mpg if I'm driving a mix of city and highway in a spirited mood
- 12mpg if I'm all over the throttle doing mountain/canyon runs
3) Any recommendations:
What is it that you really want to accomplish?
Examples:
1) I want to not have a car payment.
2) I want to pay the least each week for gas.
3) I want to pay the least combined each month for gas and car payment.
4) I want to have a car that is fast and fun to drive.
5) I want a car that is safe and practical.
6) I want a car that says "hey, i'm frugal with my money" to people.
7) I want a car that says "hey, i'm successful" to people.
8) I want a car that makes the panties drop.
The question is not about gas, because $4k spent on a different car will buy a lot of gas for your paid off car.
1) Should I keep X or buy Y?
Do a cost comparison for yourself and think about:
- Values of the different vehicles & their estimated depreciation for the period you are considering
- Fuel efficiency values for each vehicle compared to your average distance driven for the period you are considering
- Debt/Interest cost of all loan costs (including any closing costs)
- Loss/Gain that you would take on the sale of your current vehicle compared to its value
- Driving/Owner Experience and Satisfaction (How much is it worth to have X car that you really want instead of Y car that you're just ok with?)
2) What mpg do u gett:
- 28mpg on the highway for long stretches of good roads
- 22-23mpg driving a mix of city and highway
- 19mpg if I'm driving a mix of city and highway in a spirited mood
- 12mpg if I'm all over the throttle doing mountain/canyon runs
3) Any recommendations:
What is it that you really want to accomplish?
Examples:
1) I want to not have a car payment.
2) I want to pay the least each week for gas.
3) I want to pay the least combined each month for gas and car payment.
4) I want to have a car that is fast and fun to drive.
5) I want a car that is safe and practical.
6) I want a car that says "hey, i'm frugal with my money" to people.
7) I want a car that says "hey, i'm successful" to people.
8) I want a car that makes the panties drop.
The question is not about gas, because $4k spent on a different car will buy a lot of gas for your paid off car.
btw, sorry i miss read the 4k and used 5k, but you get the picture.
also, i doubt in 5 years you'll keep the civic, if you mod the z and love it you may keep it. but then again maybe not. so save the dough, pay for school and only post when you add something cool to your car.
04-07-2011, 10:50 AM
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Answers to your questions -
1) Should I keep X or buy Y?
Do a cost comparison for yourself and think about:
- Values of the different vehicles & their estimated depreciation for the period you are considering
- Fuel efficiency values for each vehicle compared to your average distance driven for the period you are considering
- Debt/Interest cost of all loan costs (including any closing costs)
- Loss/Gain that you would take on the sale of your current vehicle compared to its value
- Driving/Owner Experience and Satisfaction (How much is it worth to have X car that you really want instead of Y car that you're just ok with?)
2) What mpg do u gett:
- 28mpg on the highway for long stretches of good roads
- 22-23mpg driving a mix of city and highway
- 19mpg if I'm driving a mix of city and highway in a spirited mood
- 12mpg if I'm all over the throttle doing mountain/canyon runs
3) Any recommendations:
What is it that you really want to accomplish?
Examples:
1) I want to not have a car payment.
2) I want to pay the least each week for gas.
3) I want to pay the least combined each month for gas and car payment.
4) I want to have a car that is fast and fun to drive.
5) I want a car that is safe and practical.
6) I want a car that says "hey, i'm frugal with my money" to people.
7) I want a car that says "hey, i'm successful" to people.
8) I want a car that makes the panties drop.
The question is not about gas, because $4k spent on a different car will buy a lot of gas for your paid off car.
1) Should I keep X or buy Y?
Do a cost comparison for yourself and think about:
- Values of the different vehicles & their estimated depreciation for the period you are considering
- Fuel efficiency values for each vehicle compared to your average distance driven for the period you are considering
- Debt/Interest cost of all loan costs (including any closing costs)
- Loss/Gain that you would take on the sale of your current vehicle compared to its value
- Driving/Owner Experience and Satisfaction (How much is it worth to have X car that you really want instead of Y car that you're just ok with?)
2) What mpg do u gett:
- 28mpg on the highway for long stretches of good roads
- 22-23mpg driving a mix of city and highway
- 19mpg if I'm driving a mix of city and highway in a spirited mood
- 12mpg if I'm all over the throttle doing mountain/canyon runs
3) Any recommendations:
What is it that you really want to accomplish?
Examples:
1) I want to not have a car payment.
2) I want to pay the least each week for gas.
3) I want to pay the least combined each month for gas and car payment.
4) I want to have a car that is fast and fun to drive.
5) I want a car that is safe and practical.
6) I want a car that says "hey, i'm frugal with my money" to people.
7) I want a car that says "hey, i'm successful" to people.
8) I want a car that makes the panties drop.
The question is not about gas, because $4k spent on a different car will buy a lot of gas for your paid off car.
I agree with most of what you said, except the bold. A Z is not a car that says, "I'm successful."
04-07-2011, 12:47 PM
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Buy your self a used honda civic and use it for daily driving and the Z will be for the weekends. But I SAY "DON'T GET RID OF YOUR "Z" (especially if is already paid for!!!) CAUSE YOU WILL BE SORRY WHEN YOU SEE SOMEBODY DRIVING PAST YOU UNABLE TO CATCH UP TO THEM ON YOUR "CIVIC".
04-07-2011, 07:23 PM
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Lulz
I was just pointing out that people choose cars based on different reasons. For someone growing up on a farm, they would probably think that someone driving a newer Civic is successful. For someone growing up in the ghetto, they would probably think that someone driving a Z is successful. For someone growing up with a silver spoon in their mouth, they're going to look down on anything you have.
04-07-2011, 08:37 PM
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Mr Environment
Sell the Z for $10k, buy a bike for $100. Then you'll save money on insurance gas, taxes, etc.
Put the $10k in the bank drawing interest.
Buddy up with a fraternity or another student and just party with them and crash at their place. Then you'll save money on room and board.
Find a person from each of your classes and follow them to their dorm, then borrow their book when they aren't looking. Borrow some pens and paper too while you're at it. Then you'll save money on textbooks too.
Ride your bike to the local Soup Kitchen for meals. Then you'll save money on not needing a gym membership (bike ride), and you'll save money on food.
Turn tricks at night and add the money to your bank account. Make sure to keep a little for the weekly health department visits too.
Finish College, take your money and put down as 25% on a starter home. Then you'll save on no PMI.
Don't get married, don't have kids. Then you'll save millions.
Die alone and sad, because you don't have a Z.
