Tag: frugal

By on November 11, 2012

 

Saturn? Civic? Neon? A diesel owned by this long-time TTAC commeter?

For the longest time I’ve been trying to figure out what penny pinching prodigy earns the most keep. I’ve spent years pondering this question.

Well, more like a few dull moments at the auctions.

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By on September 11, 2012


Tercel. Echo. Yaris.

When the history of great cars is written, these models will likely not be anywhere near the short list.

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