How much money will I save (on gas only) if I buy a '00 Toyota Celica GT vs a GT-S

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mr.danny518

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if I drive 7K miles a year? The GT takes regular gas, the GT-S takes premium. assume $2.44/gallon regular and $2.66/gallon premium. The gas tank is 14.5 Gallons.
I don't know the math beyond that.
Thanks!
 
What your missing for calculation is the miles per gallon of each car. If the GT is automatic it gets an average of 26 miles per gallon, if it is a stick it gets an average of 27 miles per gallon. The GT-S gets an average of 23 miles per gallon with either transmission. So if I may, I'll split the difference on the GT and say that you get 3 and a half miles more per gallon at 26 and 1/2. So going 7000 miles the GT will use 264 gallons of gas.(7000 divided by 26 and 1/2 rounded) at the cost of 2.44 per gallon for a total fuel cost of $644.16. That was 264 gallons times 2.44 $/gal.
The GT-S at 23 miles per gallon will use 304 gallons of gas.(thats 7000 divided by 23 mpg = 304 rounded) 304 gallons of premium is 304 times 2.66 per gallon for a total fuel cost of $808.64.
Subtract, $808.64 minus $644.16 = $164.48 of savings.
 
You need to know the difference in the Miles per gallon for each car. If they are the same, it is $2.66 - $2.44 x 7000 miles, or:
$0.22 x 7000 = $1540 per year.
 
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