[mousefarmer]

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I have been nursing along a 2007 328i E90 series BMW that has about 130k miles on it. It is is great in many ways but the gas mileage of 20MPG or so isn't the best and the car won't last forever so am wondering what to get in the next 3-4 years or so.

I am looking for a modern equivalent that is similar but with better gas mileage, doesn't have to be new.

My first thought is a used Tesla Model 3 for $25k or less. It looks OK and is sort of sporty even though I'm not a fan of the button free interior, poor parts market and high insurance rates.

Is there a car that looks cool like an E90 that gets better gas mileage and isn't too expensive, maybe a hybrid car of some sort? Anyone?

[Joebie]

Its going to be tough to replace a RWD car with one that gets good gas mileage as RWD = sporty and sporty more often than not mean sacrificing efficiency for power.

If you're ok with a FWD car (yuck) i would consider a used

-Corolla Hatchback
-Mazda3
-VW Golf
-Civic SI


The only RWD cars that immediately come to mind are

-Toyota GR86 (not sure if these are terribly efficient, but they look good and are sporty)
-Mazda Miata
-Lexus of some sort? I'm not overly familiar with the Lexus lineup but i think the IS250 and e90 might have some similarities. Its a 4-door sedan that looks pretty decent, similar power, and comes in RWD or AWD. I dont think they get amazing MPG though, but not bad MPG either.

Hope this helps and good luck!

[BMWbiker]

A new or recent non-M 3 or 4 Series will get better gas mileage than that, at least with a light foot.

I have gotten as high as 36 MPG droning on the highway in eco-pro mode in my X3M40i. Even around town it gets in the 20s.

Of course, a hybrid will be better, and an EV better still.

[Westside Guy]

Mousefarmer what is your budget? 😉

[mousefarmer]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

Mousefarmer what is your budget? ��

It isn't me but is my girlfriend's daughters car. She is becoming a nurse but wants to save money for a little while. If she wants another sports car in the future I am just wondering. I don't know what she would spend but probably $25k or less for a used vehicle I would hope if she wants to be careful with money.

I hardly ever drive, no need when so much stuff can be done online or delivered to house.

It seems to me that with all the investment and popularity in crossover vehicles and light SUVs that is basically what everyone will drive especially if buying a used vehicle that is what is available on the used market in the future.

[335i54n]

practical/logical would be any toyota hybrid-corolla, prius, corolla cross suv

little more fun would be civic si