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Midnight11 05-25-2013 05:15 PM

Foxbody mpgs?
 
What does the 4cylinder get mpg wise?

downtime! 05-25-2013 06:06 PM

Not nearly as good as you might think. It comes from a serious lack of power, so it works much harder to maintain speed than a V6 or V8. My last 4 cyl Fox got around 16-17 in regular driving. My current '82, with the 302 and 4 speed manual, gets 23-25.

JDBishopArts 05-25-2013 06:12 PM

EcoBoost swap! haha

Toby 05-25-2013 09:20 PM

As stated the 4 cylinders don't do that great. I would look at a v8 car. My last fox with hci would knock down 27+ hwy regularly.

Grandpa 05-25-2013 09:58 PM

Agreed. Not very good mileage due to not being very efficient motors.

JDBishopArts 05-25-2013 10:04 PM

Buy this.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3827045998.html

JDBishopArts 05-25-2013 10:06 PM

Or this.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/3822019681.html

Or this.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3796312564.html

Midnight11 05-25-2013 10:13 PM

all over my price range

JDBishopArts 05-25-2013 10:16 PM

Or this.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/3829374710.html

Or this.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3829330757.html

Or this.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3797074027.html

Midnight11 05-25-2013 10:19 PM

hahah

id have to take the donk out of those lol

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3787308024.html

JDMLOL 05-25-2013 10:27 PM

I liked the descriptions on the Caprice and the Nissan. The Caprice has some "pipes" and the Nissan has some "performance" done to the 1.6 but he doesn't remember what. Lol.

Luke 05-25-2013 10:28 PM

My little 4 banger coupe I had got 24-27 mixed city/hwy

JDBishopArts 05-25-2013 10:32 PM

Shaggin Wagon.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3829044865.html

Oh the possibilities.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/3816795466.html

downtime! 05-25-2013 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JDBishopArts (Post 31532)

That POS has been for sale for ever.

downtime! 05-25-2013 10:43 PM

FC is nice, had one of those back in the day.


downtime! 05-25-2013 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midnight11 (Post 31536)
hahah

id have to take the donk out of those lol

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3787308024.html

That's one of Jeremy's cars. He's Whiteboy on the forum.

Midnight11 05-25-2013 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by downtime! (Post 31544)
That's one of Jeremy's cars. He's Whiteboy on the forum.

hmm i do like it wonder whats his lowest price?

downtime! 05-25-2013 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midnight11 (Post 31545)
hmm i do like it wonder whats his lowest price?

He sells more Foxes than anyone else in the area and will make a deal, up to a point (he won't lose money on them!). Know going in that most of his cars are bought in need of work, which he then does, before selling them. The cars won't be perfect, but they won't be junk either. Usually good starting places to work from, with most needing very small things like trim pieces or just a good cleaning. He's also a great contact for Fox parts as well.

STROKD 05-26-2013 03:08 PM

Buy an early year coupe, gut the hell out of it, install ls1 or similar with stock cam, full exhaust, good intake system, 2.73 gears and a manual... Enjoy 30+ mpgs on freeway.. :)

Or, just buy a 97-99 Vette with a stick and call it a day. You can get em under 10k now.

Grandpa 05-26-2013 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STROKD (Post 31567)
Buy an early year coupe, gut the hell out of it, install ls1 or similar with stock cam, full exhaust, good intake system, 2.73 gears and a manual... Enjoy 30+ mpgs on freeway.. :)

Or, just buy a 97-99 Vette with a stick and call it a day. You can get em under 10k now.

Sometimes I can't believe you are a finance guy. If he had that kind of money for a beater he wouldn't be looking into hoopty foxbody 5.0's that are just going to be moneypits and/or get stolen. lol

Midnight11 05-26-2013 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STROKD (Post 31567)
Buy an early year coupe, gut the hell out of it, install ls1 or similar with stock cam, full exhaust, good intake system, 2.73 gears and a manual... Enjoy 30+ mpgs on freeway.. :)

Or, just buy a 97-99 Vette with a stick and call it a day. You can get em under 10k now.

thats dumb i would never waste money on a vette...

TurboZ 05-26-2013 07:55 PM

if you want good gas mileage, keep it in the light car 4 cylinder range, or a ford ranger/s10 single cab short bed with a 4 cylinder. They're light enough to still get 22-24 mpg with moderate driving. My s10 got great mileage and i dogged the shit out of it. My v8 dakota now gets 20 on the highway if i keep my foot out of it. But thats given nothing is in the bed, and i have i/h/e, cat delete, and electric fans lol.

STROKD 05-26-2013 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve (Post 31568)
Sometimes I can't believe you are a finance guy. If he had that kind of money for a beater he wouldn't be looking into hoopty foxbody 5.0's that are just going to be moneypits and/or get stolen. lol

lol just sayin, its easy mpgs and a nice car.:secret:

STROKD 05-26-2013 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midnight11 (Post 31576)
thats dumb i would never waste money on a vette...

i hear ya, you'd rather waste money on a Mustang. much more wise.

Midnight11 05-26-2013 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STROKD (Post 31590)
i hear ya, you'd rather waste money on a Mustang. much more wise.

No just not in my mid life crisis yet lol

BLK2012GT 05-26-2013 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midnight11 (Post 31591)
No just not in my mid life crisis yet lol

Shit I would take a grand sport vette any day of the week.

STROKD 05-26-2013 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midnight11 (Post 31591)
No just not in my mid life crisis yet lol

me either, that's what Euro cars are for.:head3:

Midnight11 05-27-2013 02:05 AM

Back to topic of any if u guys know anybody selling a reliable car please let me know

Midnight11 05-28-2013 11:08 PM

thoughts?

http://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/cto/3835123235.html

03MachMe 05-29-2013 12:58 AM

I like!

Midnight11 06-02-2013 04:26 PM

still debating that one...

Luke 06-03-2013 07:34 AM

I wouldn't spend that much on an auto 4 cylinder. If it was a coupe and he came down about $1000 then maybe. Are you wanting a 4 cylinder to later build into something more or just strictly for fuel mileage?

Midnight11 06-03-2013 08:33 AM

I want an auto. Drive in traffic everyday and the constant shifting is annoying

Luke 06-03-2013 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midnight11 (Post 32771)
I want an auto. Drive in traffic everyday and the constant shifting is annoying

I can't deny that then, sitting on 121/183 in traffic is a bitch, I don't miss that at all.

Kingd 06-12-2013 11:16 PM

Still looking for a Daily? I have a 97 z24 Cavalier with 98k miles. Runs and drives perfect. I'm thinking somewhere around $2600 or best offer.

Midnight11 06-12-2013 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingd (Post 34425)
Still looking for a Daily? I have a 97 z24 Cavalier with 98k miles. Runs and drives perfect. I'm thinking somewhere around $2600 or best offer.

got a good deal on a 03 civic thanks though

Midnight11 09-09-2013 03:59 PM

If anyone sees a decent fox for sale let me know

DirtyD 09-09-2013 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midnight11 (Post 49385)
If anyone sees a decent fox for sale let me know

????????

Midnight11 09-09-2013 04:25 PM

Didn't understand the statement? Lol

DirtyD 09-09-2013 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midnight11 (Post 49387)
Didn't understand the statement? Lol

I understand the statement. Why are you looking for a Fox? You have a DD unless you are trying to ditch the Honda.


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