what is the lowest cost and most economical auto?

Answer 1

I have a Crosley that gets 60 mpg.

Answer 2

One of the most economical cars you can get is a diesel Volkswagen Jetta TDI. It's a later model Volkswagen--about the last five years or something--so it's gonna cost you a pretty penny. First, it is because it's a four cylinder; secondly, it's a diesel. Diesel vehicles are well known for excellent mileage; I know--I have a 1991 GMC diesel pickup; the mileage is great! But there are some older diesel Volkswagens that are cheaper to buy. Aside from that, the chevy sprint or pontiac firefly--they are 3 cylinder cars, and when new they get 600 km per tank; and their tanks aren't that big either. My brother-in-law had one-that's how I found this out. Don't know much about natural gas cars. And taxi drivers have told me propane is cheaper to buy (per litre) but that mileage is roughly still the same-- but it is still cheaper. There is also the Smart Car, which you've no doubt seen around; unreal running cost, but still cost a pretty penny for a used one, because they're still a fairly new car. This isn't the only info on cheap cars out there, but it's some that I do know of.

Answer 3

I borrowed a Toyota Prius for an over 2 thousand mile trip as I did not know when I would return. I drove from the Pan Handle of Florida to El Paso Texas. I used under 200 dollars of gas in total probably close to 150 dollars for the entire trip for gas stayed in a hotel only one night on the way as I rested in a rest stop once when I could not find a hotel when I got tired. It was less expensive than an airline trip or a bus ticket but demanding. The problem is it would have cost less except the tank is very small and the car is heavy such that when I got to the very rural mountains I had to fill up there regular when gas was about 30 cents more a gallon at that time. This is one of the heavier bigger hybrids. My understanding is the savings is the car shuts down the motor during coasting down hill or at stops. It still has excellent mileage but when I got above 80 in the mountains where I could drive that away from gas stations it ate gas as it did not use the battery very much it could not charge it well at those speeds so I decreased it to 70 and got better gas mileage. Obviously as 80 is not common it has not been designed to run at those speeds efficiently. I am sure the lighter weight hybrids get better gas mileage my father who owns the car studied it a great deal before purchasing it and it does very well on gas. But when it is out of gas it is out of gas no reserve so do not let it get very low because it shuts down asap and that is not very pleasant like I experienced on the highway in Texas when I was just driving along and forgot to keep an eye on the gas level. So carry a gas can if you tend to run your car low. Don't do it on a trip in a Prius because empty is empty and as heavy as it is it will not run long on the battery at higher speeds. It is designed to work use the battery then recharge it. Other than that it runs very quietly efficiently and is very nice JUST DO NOT RUN OUT OF GAS in a big city in the late hours when many stations are closed in Texas in a party district/drug district it is not fun. Pay attention to your tank gas level. The gas tanks holds only about 8 to 10 gallons from what I can figure out. It is great around town though I borrow it alot it is better on gas than my American Compact. I like the other compact hybrids but they look like in an accident you may be crushed. Older Volkswagons kick on gas mileage but they look a bit dangerous in an accident now that I am much older. Many have a waiting list also and the first car my father went to buy that he ordered was bought when it arrived before he got down to the dealers. I believe this year there was a tax break for people who bought hybrids.

Answer 4

Get a Honda Civic, Toyota Carola., VW 's are ok, but tend to have some issues from 01 and up. Don't buy American. I hate to say it, but they are not reliable and do not hold their value. I am the VP of and Indirect consulting company, which means I have been in the auto industry for over 8 years. If you have questions, feel free to email me..... :) [e-mail]

Answer 5

Try something old like a 67 to 75 Plymouth Valiant with a 225 slant six. Good on gas and easy to maintain. And they are only going to go up in price as they are classics.

Answer 6

try not to buy hybrids since in three to five years you will have to buy a new battery that cost at least $3000 i'd go with a honda for a regular car and for a hybrid or a scion

Answer 7

TOYOTA. they will cost u very little if at all in maintenance, and the new yaris is very ecomnomical and practical, especially if you live in a traffic haven like LA. plus the yaris starts at only ten thousand dollars.

Answer 8

lowest costing new car is a kio rio. fairly economical, but its really tiny.

Answer 9

there's a car but i don't think it's avalible in the us! it's renault logan very cheap! it's cost only 6750 euro!

Answer 10

anything hybrid