You'll find the Honda Accord is probably one of the nicest cars to drive. Granted I only have a 1990 with straight 4 cyl, but with the 5spd manual gearbox and 35MPG, it's very nice.
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What car do you drive?
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It is very nice to drive which it proved to me when i test drove it. The accelerator pedal is similar to that on VAG & BMW's so its very comfortable to hold the revs with & cruise control deals with the motorway. The seats are supportive and the ajustable lumbar support tops it off.
Is your Accord this model?
And is that 35 imperial or US gallons? If US then that is very impressive.
Is your Accord this model?
And is that 35 imperial or US gallons? If US then that is very impressive.
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Yes, it is that model. And, US gallons. It had been sitting with electrical problems for a year before I got to it, so I only got up to that fuel economy after several gallons of injector/fuel system cleaner, and lots and lots of careful driving.
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1996 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.7L 4dr 4x4: the family bus (6-8 miles per gallon 
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2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L 4dr: daily driver, former fleet car (came with ONLY a radio, no CD or even tape player- remedied)
1989 Dodge Colt 4G63T 4dr: my 271hp, 1930 pound, 20-26 mpg toy (sold to a friend, wife made him give it back)
)2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L 4dr: daily driver, former fleet car (came with ONLY a radio, no CD or even tape player- remedied)
1989 Dodge Colt 4G63T 4dr: my 271hp, 1930 pound, 20-26 mpg toy (sold to a friend, wife made him give it back)
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1996 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.7L 4dr 4x4: the family bus (6-8 miles per gallon
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L 4dr: daily driver, former fleet car (came with ONLY a radio, no CD or even tape player- remedied)
1989 Dodge Colt 4G63T 4dr: my 271hp, 1930 pound, 20-26 mpg toy (sold to a friend, wife made him give it back)
Are you missfiring on a cylinder? Have arking plug wires? Bad injectors? Old spark plugs? Dirty air filter? Low on air in tires? A foot that weighs 2 tons? My 1972 Chevy truck with a 6.6 liter big block gets better mileage than that, it also weighs at least 500 pounds more... Two words: Tune up
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How long does it take you to recondition them Pavel? Do you go all the way or do you just get them up and running and leave the rust and paint work alone?
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It all depends on the amount of money I have. If I had an unlimited budget that 1962 Chevy truck would be completely restored with new everything within a month. Right now I am just replacing all the mechanical things such as brakes, shocks, radiator, tires, gear oil, ignition system... Fortunatly trucks are easy to work on and spray paint works just fine. I will send photos of the cherry interior soon! For now I leave it semi flat untill i get money for a proper paint job.
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You say ignition, does it still have a mechanical-points system, or are you converting it to solid state?
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this is the nissan pickup i drive, it's from 2000 and a verry practical vehicle on the farm.
the problem is that i use it for everything else that a car could do aswell, so i have been modding it to use less diesel. the most obvious is the aerocap on the rear that i made myself, it helps streamlining the vehicle and reduce drag. it can be taken off rapidly, and the top opens so the rear cargo can still be used for anything.
this vehicle is officially rated at an average of 22 mpg, right now im doing 29-30
the problem is that i use it for everything else that a car could do aswell, so i have been modding it to use less diesel. the most obvious is the aerocap on the rear that i made myself, it helps streamlining the vehicle and reduce drag. it can be taken off rapidly, and the top opens so the rear cargo can still be used for anything.
this vehicle is officially rated at an average of 22 mpg, right now im doing 29-30
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Yeah it had points but i converted it to standard GM HEI distributor. It is very simple because the coil is built in. All it needs is 12v in and it works.
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Some where I'm sure I posted this:
And now with a soon-to-blow tranny and the need for a bigger car and better mileage, soon it will be this (the new TDI Jetta):
And now with a soon-to-blow tranny and the need for a bigger car and better mileage, soon it will be this (the new TDI Jetta):
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transmission died in it at 83K; would have cost me ~3/4 what the car was worth to fix or replace it.
but, enough with the funeral.
The following is posted for Ralfst3r. :3
but, enough with the funeral.
The following is posted for Ralfst3r. :3
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