econo car

[Buickfosure]

I was looking into getting a very good fuel economy car whats a really good car out there that won't be chuggin the gas but won't be holding the power out that I want. My riviera is unbareable with these high gas prices.

Edited May 17, 2006 by reeferman

[Sixty8panther]

New: Cobalt 5-speed

Used: Focus 5-speed

[FAPTurbo]

I'm gonna get hammered for this... I just know it...

Look for a Mazda3. It's fun to drive(especially with 5 speed manual), has plenty of get-go and has a great interior.

I love General Motors, but to be honest, having driven Mazda3's, they are the best value for the cash.

[Nick]

I agree...I've heard the Mazda 3's are the best out there for your money...go check one of those out.

[Snate]

Cobalt.

Excellent compromise between power/efficiency

Mazda3 would be a good choice but more expensive and the powertrains aren't the best.

[XP715]

I was looking into getting a very good fuel economy car whats a really good car out there that won't be chuggin the gas but won't be holding the power out that I want.  My riviera is unbareable with these high gas prices.

Riviera, you say?! You could always put some gas money in your pocket and sell it to me!

Pics?

[ToniCipriani]

Cobalt or Mazda 3.

Not sure about the US though, but Mazda 3s are among the pricier compacts up here. My friend got his 3 Sport GT almost near the price of well equipped G6 V6.

[daves87rs]

New or used?

Cobalt or Aveo(new)

Cavalier, s-series, Civic (used)

[regfootball]

the ecotec will get better real world mileage than the Ford products although either choice is good. The Cobalt will out-mpg the Aveo even. I do give Toyo and Honda for having fuel efficent cars but aside form that they would make me barf.