What older/driven cars will still drive well with good gas mileage?

Question

I had a 91 Camry that burned up today. What I am looking for is a Sedan or something larger for somewhere between 3K and 6K. My wife worries about high mileage. What cars go well with high mileage? I know Camry's are known to drive for many miles, what other cars would be a good option?

Answer 1

The toyota, and nissan, have been good for high miles and good on gas. I like fords ,but not the contour. They seem to me that they are built cheap. One good thing about them is that I like is the accessibility to used parts in the salvage yards. You wont have to go buy new parts every time you needed a part. The Toyota and Nissan's are a little harder to find parts for at a good $$. Hope that helps and good luck

Answer 2

My brother used to have an old TR6 and got 47mpg.  Blew the engine last month.  So sad.

Answer 3

I have a Mazda Protege with 135,000 miles and according to the internet, it gets 32mpg city and 39mpg highway.

Ford cars do not last long, but Ford Trucks do last long.

I would not buy a Ford car.

Honda Civic is another good choice getting similar gas mileage to the Mazda Protege and more reliable than the Camry or Mazda.

Answer 4

  This all depends on your attitude and what you may think of different cars or manufacturers.

  For many years I drove nothing but GM made cars, and then I, out of desperation needing a quick ride, purchased a Ford Aerostar mini van, with a 3.0 v6 engine,, and now am driving Fords with no problem and fair mileage.  I now own a Windstar, with a 3.8 and am getting around 25mpg at highway speeds, and a combination of city and country driving.

  So friend, there are many cars that will fit your needs, it's a matter of your choice, and I expressed mine.  So good luck and happy driving.

Answer 5

If you need a sedan, personally, I'd continue with a Camry. Go for a newer model with a different design. 1991 was the last year of a design dated back to 1987, so even a 1992 will be a big difference. Stick with the four cylinder models because as you already know, they are pretty cheap to maintain. Also, 1992-2001 Camrys had the 2.2 liter 5 sFE 4 cylinder whereas yours was the 2.0 liter 3SFE engine. High miles aren't too big of a deal as long as the car has been well cared for. My mother in law has a 1993 4 cylinder Camry with 296,000 miles on it and it has the original engine and transmission. It still runs like it has 50,000 miles on it. If you do buy however, go for a 1994 or newer. 1994 was the first year to offer driver's and passenger's side airbags. the 1992-1993 had only the driver's side airbag. I believe for less than $6000, you could probably pick up a Camry up to the 2000 model year. If you want something different, consider a Honda Accord. They are just as dependable and are actually sporty feeling to drive. Only flaw is if the timing belt breaks, there goes your engine. The Camry's engine is designed not to damage the engine if the belt breaks due to neglect. Still, those two are your best options. Nothing else even comes close to them in that price range.  

Answer 6

Ford Crown Victorias/Mercury Grand Marquis are good for 300,000+ miles.

Most GM front wheel drive cars are good for over 220,000+ miles, GM trucks, such as the Tahoe are good for over 350,000 miles.

But it all depend on how you take care of your car.

STAY AWAY from NISSAN... junk.

Answer 7

Contour's are something Ford is not proud of.  Personally if you want good mileage and good performance, give the Chevy Impala LS a try (2001-2004).  It is a 3.8L V-6 that puts out 200 HP, but depending on your driving habits (highway or city) will bring you between 23 and 29 MPG.  Also, as long as it is maintained, the motor will last and last.

Answer 8

camry

malibu

all models of bmw