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Besides the 5th gen, what other vehicles do you own? Looking for a 2nd vehicle (Gas Mileage))

Discussion in '5th Gen Builds (2010-2024)' started by legend1011, Jun 25, 2024.

  1. Jun 25, 2024 at 12:20 PM
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    legend1011

    legend1011 [OP] New Member

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    The wife and I are in the market for a 2nd vehicle (preferably a 4 cylinder or hybrid) for gas mileage purposes. We have used the 5th gen mainly as are weekend vehicle and need something more practical for daily driving. She has a 2018 IS 350 Lexus and I have a 1991 Honda Civic that we are looking to consolidate down to one vehicle. Her 2018 is nice, but is terrible on gas and requires 91 octane. My 91 Civic is as bulletproof as the 5th gen, but is just very old and time for replacement.

    I am looking at the new 11th gen Civics, but I'm not convinced they will go the distance as my 91 Civic did. It seems like they just don't make vehicles like they used to. For example, the 10th gen civic has a major issue with the Air Conditioner System - if I'm buying a newer vehicle I need AC working :). I am also very concerned about the longterm reliability of the CVT transmissions and any of the 4 cylinder turbo engines. I'm hoping we can get at least 200-250,000 miles out of the new vehicle as I am getting out of the 91 civic. Buying used just doesn't make sense with how expensive used vehicles are as well.

    I'm not completely sold on EV yet either.

    I'm feeling like Corolla, Civic, Camry, Accord may be our best bets, but wanted to see what other 5th gen owner's experience has been. Maybe another make I'm overlooking?

    Thanks
     
  2. Jun 25, 2024 at 12:25 PM
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    2016Pro

    2016Pro Why all of the Pro hate?

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    I sold my 4runner and bought a hybrid accord. Love it. Almost 50 mpg.
     
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  3. Jun 25, 2024 at 12:28 PM
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    whippersnapper02

    whippersnapper02 New Member

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    2006 GTO 6 speed that I like never drive. I need to swap the shifter and go to an aluminum radiator. Also needs some TLC with new fluids and bushings.

    [​IMG]
     
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  4. Jun 25, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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    backpacker

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    RSG sliders, Falken Wildpeak 265/70R/17 E
    2010 Outback with 243k miles. It gets decent mileage (28.2 in mixed driving, up to 32 on the highway), but its days are numbered. I think it has a cracked exhaust manifold, so I haven't driven it much in the last six months.
     
  5. Jun 25, 2024 at 1:45 PM
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    NeverTooLate71

    NeverTooLate71 New Member

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    A 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range. Wife's to and from work vehicle and fancy night out transport. She's really tough on vehicles, noting broken, bent, chipped or otherwise...ok, 3 broken windshields. Does that count?
    1 set of tires, new cabin filter, that's it in 6 years of ownership.
     

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