How much mileage do you have on your car now?

[bofa]

My 08 Z has around 45k. 40k was put on in in the first 2 years driving all over hell for work. I've put less than 400 miles on it this year though so hopefully the mileage and value will balance out next year.

[BoostJunkie]

Originally Posted by Allch Chcar

See that's the distinction. I'm more Eco(onomic) minded than most people but I already know the FR-S will be efficient enough for me as I'm willing to sacrifice MPG for a fun car. Anybody who thinks otherwise wouldn't even be looking at this car .

The CR-Z is nice for what it is, a sporty FWD hybrid but the difference is an ocean apart.

You know that the FR-S/Subaru will be N/A and have 230PS(225BHP) max right?

..... Your saying what I'm saying....

Yes I know that, what does that matter?

[Allch Chcar]

Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

..... Your saying what I'm saying....

Yes I know that, what does that matter?

Nothing so long as you get why people who care about FE would still want to buy this car .

[KadeS]

As long as it gets better than my current 20 mgp, I'll be happy.

anyways, 196k miles, received two years ago at 130k, "family" car.

[BoostJunkie]

Originally Posted by Allch Chcar

Nothing so long as you get why people who care about FE would still want to buy this car .

Wow..... You gotta be being this dumb on purpose

[serialk11r]

Naw he's not, low cost of running fits into the low cost nature of this car. People with more money are more likely to be exploring more expensive options, which if they like, they will go for. There's nothing wrong with wanting a low budget car that's got a bit of sportiness in it, and that's exactly the market the FT is trying to fill. Some people will care more, some will care less, but at this price point people do care about cost!

[BoostJunkie]

Originally Posted by serialk11r

Naw he's not, low cost of running fits into the low cost nature of this car. People with more money are more likely to be exploring more expensive options, which if they like, they will go for. There's nothing wrong with wanting a low budget car that's got a bit of sportiness in it, and that's exactly the market the FT is trying to fill. Some people will care more, some will care less, but at this price point people do care about cost!

WTF?!?! That's not at all what we were talking about, but thanks for you .02¢

[350is]

Hello all,
My honda prelude 98 have 317k miles still run so smooth just like brand new from the dealer show room. I drive 100 miles a day commuting so maintenance & care was a key. it will past 400k miles and still drive as good. I can't wait for the additional ft86 to share the road

is350

[Allch Chcar]

Originally Posted by serialk11r

Naw he's not, low cost of running fits into the low cost nature of this car. People with more money are more likely to be exploring more expensive options, which if they like, they will go for. There's nothing wrong with wanting a low budget car that's got a bit of sportiness in it, and that's exactly the market the FT is trying to fill. Some people will care more, some will care less, but at this price point people do care about cost!

Thank you!

Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

WTF?!?! That's not at all what we were talking about, but thanks for you .02¢

Cost is a factor for this car; Fuel, maintenance, insurance etc. All of those are important not just the purchase price.

[Dinc]

05 350z 60k.

[iff2mastamatt]

Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

I don't think so, if you are looking at getting "Sports" car, why would you be worried about the GPM being the difinitive whether you get it or not? You don't buy a sports cars to be Eco friendly, you buy them to enjoy the ride. Thats why I think the crz was/is a fail. I understand what companies and others are trying to do with these ideas, and I also know that we are getting better with how cars make power direct cylinder injection/laser ignition. But what ever you wanna do, to me if you don't have the money to support a sports car, and your worried about gas, then don't get one.

The CR-Z is a little too slow to be considered a sporty car. It gets great mileage, but it can barely merge on to highways without loosing it's eco-friendly edge. If it did 0-60 in 6.5-7 seconds, I'm sure it would have been more popular with enthusiasts since it could actually perform when you wanted it to. The FR-S will probably be considered a "sporty" car too, but I doubt it will go fast in a straight line.

[iff2mastamatt]

Almost at 192,000 now, only 8K to go!

[WingsofWar]

81k on the 03 BH9
146k on the 87 FC3S

[82mm 4g63]

Tundra has 31k.
FD has 97k on the ODO.
Talon has 174k on the ODO.

Originally Posted by iff2mastamatt

That's probably because KBB assumes it's a SUPRA.

Edited to fix.

Originally Posted by Allch Chcar

Okay but why doesn't it matter? Sports cars are supposed to be models of efficiency and aerodynamics. If you just wanted a fast car, Muscle cars are pretty cheap. And there are gas guzzler exotics if you have the coin.

Muscle cars are definitely pretty cheap nowadays, but they're also efficient and aerodynamic. Look at the new Mustang. As much as it pains me to say, the new Mustang is an amazing car. Even the V-6 is a helluva buy at $23k. It's pushing over 300hp, 13.7 second 1/4miles and it does damn well on the track. All the while getting decent fuel economy(19/29).

I don't know what the collective FR-S fan base is expecting this car to get fuel economy wise, but does it REALLY matter? Just looking at the numbers, I drive my vehicles a combined 10k miles per year.

If the FR-S averages 20mpg over 10k miles and gas averages $4/gallon, I'm spending $2000 a year on gasoline.

If the FR-S averages 25mpg over 10k miles and gas averages $4/gallon, I'm spending $1600 a year on gasoline.

Do you expect to average over 25mpg in the FR-S? I hope not. Will spending an extra $400 a year, $8 a week for gas break the bank? I hope not, but if so maybe a Yaris is more up your ally.

Originally Posted by Allch Chcar

Cost is a factor for this car; Fuel, maintenance, insurance etc. All of those are important not just the purchase price.

The purchase price is really the only important part. It's a Toyota, so unless they make us use LiquiMoly GT1 5w40 every 2000miles and fill up with VP110 and nothing lower, maintaining and refueling it won't be too expensive. But it is also a 2door, so insurance isn't going to be as cheap as say... a Corolla.