I agree with spike and newfound. buy a cheap Honda or Toyota or a vw diesel. I know that the vw diesels get redicously good gas millage.

 

I purchased a 1991 Corolla for $400 at a used car dealerstrade in lot,spent less than $200 on a few odds and ends getting it up to scratch and have been driving it for almost 4 years now. I had to put a muffler on it last year and a battery this winter.My Insurance Company didn't charge me a dime to add it to my policy because I told them it was to save wear and tear on my Discovery.Every time I do use the Rover its like driving a new truck...its great!

 

Could work !!! But I'll be damn if after dreaming of owning aDiscovery for years and finally getting one, I'll be driving a ****box 75% of the time. No way!!

 

I saw a Disco I 1998 in the paper with 105K for $3,500.

I just picked up a long block for $4,000.

I'm going to start to buy old Rovers for the parts so I say
sell it only helps me at least I will keep them alive.

 

That's actually a really good idea to buy a beater outright and keep the Disco. We really don't want to get rid of it but being an average middle class couple we also can't imagine spending almost $400 a month for gas for only one of our autos. Thanks for the ideas!

 

With the money you will save on gas and repairs you don't need to buy a beater. You could spend $4k or so and get a very nice Toyota, Honda etc and still save money. I personally don't think a Disco makes a good commuting car unless you have a short drive, too expensive to run.

 

No such thing as a cheap VW diesel now.

 

Here is my take on this subject. Since I have 3 Rovers, I'm feeling the pinch just like everyone else. I have been considering getting a cheap older economy car for me to drive to work, but I do like climbing in my Disco. Imay sell my RR Classic to do that however.The gas may get that high but history has told us in the past that it won't last that long, especially when we get rid of the president we have, and maybe finally end the war.I'm not going to get into a political debate, but look back in history we will have to mess around with these high prices for awhile. There was a report on the Today show this morning buying a new less expensive car may actually cost more over 5 years than a quality automobile. This is taking under consideration insurance, maintenance, and of course the payment and believe me my insurance is far less on my Land Rovers than most American cars especially the ones I've owned. Consider all of your options before trying to save a few $ on fuel costs. Here is something to consider, if your vehicle gets 14 mph and you drive the national average of 15000 miles per year the difference in fuel cost between $3/ gal and $4/ gal is about $90 more per month at the $4 /gal. Think about it, don't stop at Starbucks 4 times a week and you just about covered it. Like someone said lifestyle change. Good Luck

 

I heard a lady on the Dave Ramsey (personal finance) radio show on this very topic the other day. Dave said gas mileage is one of the worst justifications for buying a (new) car, especially if your current one is close to or paid for. The "hit" for getting the extra MPGs literally take years to pay for. If you have the means, I'd tough it out. (Unless you're selling cheap, wink wink!)

I don't own any Rovers (yet).

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--Loyd