Back in 2006 there was a post asking "What's your limit?"
http://www.x5world.com/lounge/14080-...ght=gas+prices
But instead of getting a Civic or Mini I opted for an E30 318i. Had asked some folks for help on checking out cars for sale and got valuable help. Also found one in WA and the local CCA chapter helped out tremendously....
Fast forward and saw a posting for a Red E30 318i in Covina, CA. Had someone check-out the car for me and it was in very good condition for a 17 year old car. Flew out to Los Angeles with the family and after a final test drive and inspection pulled the trigger on a deal.
And rest is history....
Got the car and had lunch...
Las Vegas
Vegas to Utah
Bryce Canyon, Utah
*** More pics here ***
The car consistentely averaged 32mpg the whole trip at fast paced speeds.... Very happy and would do it all over again when opportunity presents itself...