still undecided, need more sugestions... escort

[scoobert]

been working my butt off....
so in the next two months i need a replacement for my honda accord. its creeping up on 300K.
i need at least 26-32 mpg.
i need comfort, more then an accord has.
reliability.

i have come up with:
2004-2006 buick, lesabre or park ave.
2000-2005 bmw, need to drive one but the 530 stick looks good.
2004-2006 MB diesel. a bit pricey thou at 24k
buick Rendezvous, not sure if mpg will be high enough.

will not bother with GM offshoots of the lesabre.
car also needs mpg readout/trip computer.
it has to be more roomy then the honda..

small cars are OUT.

 

[SilvrSRT10]

I can speak of the Buick Rendezvous. It will not get the MPG you're looking for. It's hwy mileage is about your low number. It is roomy and not a bad vehicle. If you decide to get one look for the "Ultra" version. It had a more powerful engine with the same MPG as the standard, AWD, heads up display, heated seats, and available in dash navigation.

 

[viperhauler]

how about a lexus is 300?

you can get a stick, too, if that's what you're looking for...

 

[Black1]

Cadillac DTS... low on MPG, but high on the list for comfort.

 

[Black1]

http://jalopnik.com/5119558/2010-jaguar-xf-s-diesel-better-faster-gets-35-mpg

Although, I'm fairly sure if you do the math you will find 35mpg in a diesel will come out to about the same fuel expenditure as 25mpg in a gasoline vehicle (due to the high price of diesel fuel compared to regular gas).

 

[5_0_BAIT]

How about a Honda Element? Will get good MPG (even though it is shaped like a toaster) and has plenty of room.

 

[Ironhead]

heated seats ,,,lol now thats a useless option

 

[wesalbert]

I was thinking a different escort..... my bad

 

[SilvrSRT10]

heated seats ,,,lol now thats a useless option

Maybe in Texas but up here in the Northern states it's nice to have in the winter. Now as full of hot air as Scoobert is.............

 

[Ironhead]

Maybe in Texas but up here in the Northern states it's nice to have in the winter. Now as full of hot air as Scoobert is.............

the excess gas alone should be harnessed for better fuel economy :aetsch:

 

[BriteCrawler]

High Mileage
Comfort
Less Expensive


Choose any 2

 

[scoobert]

the is doesnot look bad. need to check size.
cannot buy a new jag. my insurance would be unreal.
element seems good, but i could not get more then 20mpg out of this i owned...

 

[ChrisAZ]

I don't think you'll find something larger than an accord that gets better mileage. Would also help to know your price range. Maybe a Chevy Malibu?

 

[hcetzneb]

Maybe any toyotas... they have a tweety gas pedal but it only hppens some times..

 

[Cruster]

heated seats ,,,lol now thats a useless option

Not in Montana when it's 17 below

 

[Black1]

 

[scoobert]

drove a lesabre up in mass last night, an 04. drives good. pulled up behind a lexas 300 at a light, was about a foot wider. i think i will go with the park ave. 26-30 mpg highway is not bad at all/ my old 90 i got 28 so a new one cant be worse.

 

[Black1]

drove a lesabre up in mass last night, an 04. drives good. pulled up behind a lexas 300 at a light, was about a foot wider. i think i will go with the park ave. 26-30 mpg highway is not bad at all/ my old 90 i got 28 so a new one cant be worse.

The Lucerne is a better car... I would at least look at one and compare. Most rental car companies have them. I would also take a look at the Hyundai Genesis. It's got all the features, comfort, power, and luxury of a S-Class Mercedes at about 1/4 the price. It's also got a 10yr-100,000 mile warranty. The Toyota Avalon is nice too, and gets 28mpg.

 

[ChrisAZ]

The Lucerne is a better car... I would at least look at one and compare. Most rental car companies have them. I would also take a look at the Hyundai Genesis. It's got all the features, comfort, power, and luxury of a S-Class Mercedes at about 1/4 the price. It's also got a 10yr-100,000 mile warranty. The Toyota Avalon is nice too, and gets 28mpg.

If he's looking at used Buicks, he sure as heck aint gonna shell out the cash for a new Genesis or an Avalon.:elefant:

Get yer Buick Scoob. Fits you well.

 

[scoobert]

The Lucerne is a better car... I would at least look at one and compare. Most rental car companies have them. I would also take a look at the Hyundai Genesis. It's got all the features, comfort, power, and luxury of a S-Class Mercedes at about 1/4 the price. It's also got a 10yr-100,000 mile warranty. The Toyota Avalon is nice too, and gets 28mpg.

i think the price on the lucerne is a bit high, the older park ave, and lesabre are worth less because they are no longer made.
remember i need to keep the price low, because the first day i own it, i take a drill to it, and drill 13 holes, as well as remove all the seats but one.

what do you mean they fit me?