So my wife drives an 89 Crown Victoria. This yacht costs us through the nose on gas especialy since it is overwhelmingly used for city driving. With gas prices as they are and it being a reasonable bet that they will hit 3.00 per gallon in the future as a way of life, I want to get something more ecenomical.
However, the issue is money and repairs. I do not have the money to buy a new or premium used car to haul a family of five with three adolsecent boys. Furthermore, all my wrenching skills are on older cars.
THerefore, I was thinking of finding a early 90's XJ 2X4, AW4. Here is my thinking, I think I can keep the city mileage at least 20mpg or better. I know how to work on it and the known issues. Engine would be fairly reliable.
Granted, I could get something that could get better mileage but I would be working on minivans or suv's that I know nothing about. Paying for diagnosis or repairs would not be cost effective.
Any thoughts?
BSD
However, the issue is money and repairs. I do not have the money to buy a new or premium used car to haul a family of five with three adolsecent boys. Furthermore, all my wrenching skills are on older cars.
THerefore, I was thinking of finding a early 90's XJ 2X4, AW4. Here is my thinking, I think I can keep the city mileage at least 20mpg or better. I know how to work on it and the known issues. Engine would be fairly reliable.
Granted, I could get something that could get better mileage but I would be working on minivans or suv's that I know nothing about. Paying for diagnosis or repairs would not be cost effective.
Any thoughts?
BSD