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But I always thought standards got better gas mileage. I think the most I've ever gotten is 33mpg after mostly highway driving. It upsets me to see that others with the same car can get 40mpg when mine doesn't come close! I don't get anywhere near the posted 28mpg on the sticker.
In particular, the engine revs much higher in 5th gear (manual) at highway speeds than it does at comparable speeds in the auto - hence the significantly higher freeway EPA number.
I always speculated that the city number was just because they expect the manual drivers to drive the car harder than the comparable auto - the auto gears are more evenly spaced, whereas the manual's gears are tightly spaced, and in order to accelerate fast, you want to rev it above 4000 on every shift.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
1) very conservative driving (almost never over 2000 rmp): 29-30 mpg
2) "Normal" driving, i.e. somewhat harder than family cars: ~27
3) "Hard": ~24
They are right that the idle is computer-controlled - you can't just turn it up, and even if you could, if you have an emissions check where you are, that would cause it to be a problem next time you went to register it.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Rick
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
GT vs GTS acceleration at low rpm with the auto is probably pretty much a toss-up - the GTS is slower at low revs, but the auto has the manual shifting feature that the GT doesn't have, which probably would give you the edge. All I know is, when I drove the GTS auto it seemed really fast until I drove a manual, which sold me on the car.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Will feel more bare bones than the RSX on the inside (a lot of hard plastic), will definitely be slower in a straight line than the WRX, but will have better handling (razor sharp - as much S-curve handling as you want) than both, better brakes, and a better look, IMHO! Superb clutch and shifter on this car, best of the three cars you have mentioned.
When you drive it, try backing out of a few places to see how bad that rear vision is going to be for you...there is almost no rearward or side-rear view in this car.
BTW, it is pretty expensive loaded up, so either of the others will give it a run for the money on price. For the same price it is the least powerful of the three, so unless you are the type to keep the revs at 6000 rpm, go with the WRX instead.
No recall, repair or maintenance issues for this car except back when they redesigned the 6-speed to space the gears a little farther apart because people were downshifting three gears at once and blowing their engines.
Have fun!
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Toyota, being the good folks they are, actually replaced the engines for these folks, even though it seems a pretty clear case of user error, and then stopped production for a few months while they redesigned the transmission, spacing the gears further apart. That all happened more than a year ago now.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Everyone looks at this car...much better looking than the RSX if you asked me, and I like Acura, I think they feel somewhat more solid than Toyota's. You'd probably get into your Acura dealer quicker for service calls, unless they are servicing many different makes to keep busy. Toyota is always swamped.
I have a 2003 Celica GT, and no matter how slow I fill it or where (with or without a vapor knozzle). When the pump kicks off (even without topping it off), a little gas always ends up running down the paint.
I have tried doing it slow, different gas stations and so on. I called the dealer, but he is already giving me a story saying that there is probably no problem. I wanted to hear what everyone here has to say before taking it in.
Thanks
I have a 2000 GT-S; I've never had any gas spill problems.
bit1:
I learned stick on a 2000 GT-S, and I haven't had any problems. Most of the misshifts come from very AGGRESSIVE shifting, ie people downshifting really fast in order to chase another car. If you take it easy, then you shouldn't have any misshift problems. I seem to recall hearing that RSX's were having the same misshift problems.
thedog4:
I'd have to say the rearward visibility is the current celica's biggest weakness. I don't really have that many problems viewing 6 o'clock, but the left-rear and right-rear view (blind spots) can take some getting used to. Overall, it's a great car.
Hope this helps.
Ken
Thanks!
I can tell you from experience that these cars have few blemishes. The 93's were last of this generation. Front axles and cv boot are the questionable parts, although all other front drives do the same. Power antennae is expensive to replace, if its broke, make sure it is staying in the up position.
Both my of these cars are wonderful highway cars and they can carry lots of stuff (hatchbacks). The GT's seats are extremely comfortable.
Expect average performance and high 20's gas mileage.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Well, I was wrong. Checked out the Nissan 350Z yesterday and it is worse, much worse. I'm not sure what I would have done if I would have had to back up.
Salesman told me it wouldn't matter, I'd be passing everyone anyway. That was not particularly comforting.
1. What causes valves to click?
2. Is this normal for a car with so few miles on it?
3. Is there any possibility of the valves (or anything else) being damaged or the longevity of the engine being reduced?
Any insight is greatly appreciated.
About mileage...I'm trying to remember, but I think I had a tapping at 40k in my Integra. Had the tappets adjusted, and it sounded new again. Remember, although Toyota makes quality engines, these new engines are very sophisticated. Especially if you really push the engine, yea, I would expect periodic adjustments. At 35k it seems reasonable to me. Notwithstanding--I'm not making a long-distance diagnosis, just following up on what you have told us.
Also, are you driving a GT or GTS? If you have a GT, your dealer will tell you to NOT put premium in the car; even though premium is 'better', the GT is designed for regular. Use what it is designed for. If you are driving a GTS then yes, you need to use premium.
It is 26 inches (or more likely 650 mm) long and the narrow width. I have readily found refills for the passenger side and rear wipers, but no one seems to make anything longer than 24 inches.
Am I stuck with going to Toyota for these?
(I've had mine for about 2 years)
In fact, for me ths s2000 is sorta better. My old one used to gradually wobble loose over time so I'd have to retighten it.
Not sure how the 2003 celica owners would go about this with the retractable antenna.
(I am not REMOTELY technical, so if I can do a given "mod," then anyone can)
ANCO makes a perfect insert (16 inches) for the passenger side and rear (19 inches) but nothing longer than 24 inches. I did try looking at the BOSCHUSA web site and went
through their part finder only to get some message like "NO PARTS FOR THIS CAR".
I guess the only source is Toyota.
Also, thanks for the info!
If they are trying to charge you more, buy online.
Part number is 632621.
http://www.hparts.com/cgi-bin/bcimports/623621
or http://www.handaaccessories.com/s2000ext.html
(I hope this doesn't count as SPAM. I'm just trying to help another user, not sell junk.)
Brenda