View Single Post
onewhippedpuppy onewhippedpuppy is online now
Did you get the memo?
 
onewhippedpuppy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Wichita, KS
Posts: 33,138
Quote:
Originally Posted by ckelly78z View Post
For the repair cost of an older (probably very high mileage) diesel in your price range, I would go with a 4 cyl gas motor, and keep it well tuned (35-40 MPG). Myself, I would look at a Ford Focus/Fiesta, or a Honda Civic/Toyota Corolla.
I would agree, far more choices that would be more reliable with still excellent mpg. Otherwise I would probably edge towards an older Mercedes diesel if you don't mind doing some tinkering.
__________________
‘07 Mazda RX8
Past: 911T, 911SC, Carrera, 951s, 955, 996s, 987s, 986s, 997s, BMW 5x, C36, C63, XJR, S8, Maserati Coupe, GT500, etc
Old 09-01-2016, 04:56 AM
  Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials    Reply With Quote #15 (permalink)