Something I'm wondering
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Something I'm wondering
I'm hoping to get a new job soon. The only problem is the commute would, with gas prices on the rise again, be way too expensive in the long run to use my 98 Ranger. So I have begun looking for, dare I say it, a car. I'll keep the truck for haulin' stuff though. Anyway if you look up the specs for vehicles and it gives the dimensions and such, is front legroom based on the front seat being as far back as possible? Common sense tells me yes, because they wanna make it look as roomy as possible. But as a 6'3 200# male, finding a comfy,effecient car ain't easy.
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If you consider the purchase cost, insurance and maintenance on a car that gets 30mpg, how exactly is that cheaper than a Ranger that you already own getting 20mpg? I'd rather feed the Ranger than dump money I don't have into a car I don't need.
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Well, it's only getting about 18 right now. Plus I have the sinking suspicion that major work is right around the corner for it. Its got 140000 and is still on the original engine and tranny. I do the basics to keep it running right but sooner or later its gonna crap out. Also my current job doesn't pay squat and the one I may get,while paying better, offsets with the longer commute. We're about to hit $2 for reg unleaded. Which would be apprrox. $30 every 3-4 days or about 240 a month, plus wear and tear. Its just something I'm looking at right now.
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So if you get a car that gets double the fuel mileage (36mpg) then it would be $120 per month for fuel. Net savings of $120 per month but you now have another car payment plus the additional (full coverage) insurance which can be another $1K per year.
I know what you mean about sensing repair bills coming up. I have 139K on my '94 Ranger and I know the tranny is going to need work soon. I just picked up a 2002 F150 but it wasn't for the fuel economy. At least I'll have another vehicle to drive while my Ranger gets fixed. The lil guy runs too good to sell it though!
I know what you mean about sensing repair bills coming up. I have 139K on my '94 Ranger and I know the tranny is going to need work soon. I just picked up a 2002 F150 but it wasn't for the fuel economy. At least I'll have another vehicle to drive while my Ranger gets fixed. The lil guy runs too good to sell it though!
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I appreciate everyone's advice etc..and as I said I'm only considering right now and will weigh all options. One of those options is the front leg room...so can anyone out there confirm my theory?
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I had the same problem and wound up getting a Crown Vic. With a K&N FIPK, I got (say got because somebody smashed it) 27.8 mpg when I kept my foot out of it. I'm 6'4" and 217 lbs.
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I always thought front leg room was the maximum amount of leg room, therefore the seat would be all the way back. They don't make cars for anyone over 6 foot tall. I'm 5'10" and sit with the seat all the way back in everything I drive. I have a friend that is 6' 6". He looks like a big kid driving a bumber car at the state fair (knees up near his arm pits, lol). I feel sorry for you tall fellas.
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I'm 5'10" and just bought a '99 Nissan Altima for 10g's. I'm not quite as tall as you, but I have all of the room I need. However, I was coming from a full size '88 Bronco and was dropping $250 A WEEK on gas, so I'm a little slanted towards the new car.
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I bought a 95 t-bird to drive to work. I has a lot of leg room, rides good, takes curves like it's glued to the road, quite inside, plus it has all the goodies, including the sunroof. It had 79k when I bought it in the spring for $2500.00 out the door at the local Ford dealer. It really looks good. I put new rubber and shocks on it, changed the oil and flushed the tranny.
It is a 4.6 and gets around 22 mpg in stop and go. Might be something to consider.
It is a 4.6 and gets around 22 mpg in stop and go. Might be something to consider.
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Had a 1990 Accord, now have a 2000 Galant. At 6'-2", 210#, I fit in both with no problem. (Liked the Accord better.) Plenty of leg room & head clearance in both
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