heleu Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Well, that cuts your gas bill down to $4K a year. but wow, that's a lot of gas. I commute 6200 miles city a year, but premium is $5.50 to $5.75 per gallon in Vancouver, so I pay $2K a year for commuting...and I thought that was high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I do 60 miles a day, getting about 20 MPG. It sucks, but I wouldn't trade the versatility of the wagon for anything. Nevermind the AWD in the winter of New England. IMHO, sell it and get a BRZ. Better mileage, still fun. Still uses premium, but at least it's not a Prius. Could also look at a turbodiesel from VW or Audi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred_Buchi Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I've read there's a 200 hp TDI golf coming out soon. That's one of the few cars I'd likely consider trading my wagon for. Everything I want except that it's a VW and no AWD... But I can probably get used to putting chains on again. I need a higher paying job so I can have a 4 x 4 tacoma and a BRZ. I think that would keep me happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 BRZ does sound like a good idea in this situation. 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 248K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 258K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 Except for the price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planelazy Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Yeah, one of the guys here in San Antonio was bitching about the price.. he was getting ready to buy one (already had the loan approved, apparently) and then the dealer tried to mark up the price by 3 grand, stating it was a "Subaru Mandatory Charge" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__raj Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Our LGT commutes 70 miles/day x 3 days week. My wife manages 24MPG currently and gets up to 80MPH with it. Ours is paid for(since 2006) and cannot imagine purchasing something else is going to save money given ours has 135,000 miles on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred_Buchi Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Maybe a motorcycle haha. @ 3 days a week it's harder to justify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Yeah, one of the guys here in San Antonio was bitching about the price.. he was getting ready to buy one (already had the loan approved, apparently) and then the dealer tried to mark up the price by 3 grand, stating it was a "Subaru Mandatory Charge" FT86.com or someplace like that has a list of dealers to avoid, and I think it might have a list of good dealers that don't overcharge you either. Go with an FRS if you can find it for an uninflated price. Do you have a payment on the wagon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 It's paid off since 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 It's paid off since 2007. Quite the dilemma then. Ever thought about a 240SX? Hard part would be finding one that wasn't ragged on or riced out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 So, did you end up selling your nice wagon? If yes, how much did you get for it? Are you missing it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted November 2, 2012 Author Share Posted November 2, 2012 Sold for $13,800 and so Etimrs I miss it but with the Smart, I'm getting about 378 miles out of the 9 galon tank, oil changes are every 10K miles, I'm saving close to $300 a month!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Sold for $13,800 and so Etimrs I miss it but with the Smart, I'm getting about 378 miles out of the 9 galon tank, oil changes are every 10K miles, I'm saving close to $300 a month!!! I hope its worth it for you. You lost a great car... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Sold for $13,800 and so Etimrs I miss it but with the Smart, I'm getting about 378 miles out of the 9 galon tank, oil changes are every 10K miles, I'm saving close to $300 a month!!! I see. But I BET you have a plan in mind (or you're at least thinking about it) to get another car very soon. What will it be? That is the question.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 On the long run I'd like a white BRZ but for now, we are enjoying the extra monthly funds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibr_adam09 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I saw a red wagon in my area the other day. Was all stock tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 The guys that bought mine kept it as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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