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If you do consider a Focus, get a 2003 or newer. The first year or two they were out, Focuses were absolute dogs for reliability.
Accents are crude compared to Japanese cars. They don't have DFCO, for instance. All the little crudenesses of the Accent add up to very poor mileage results for a subcompact.
I'd avoid used Civics unless you find a super great deal. Most reasonably priced ones have >150,000 miles on them, and you can pick up an Elantra or Echo for a lot less.
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Darrell
Boycotting Exxon since 1989, BP since 2010
Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? George Carlin
Mean Green Toaster Machine
49.5 mpg avg over 53,000 miles. 176% of '08 EPA
Best flat drive 94.5 mpg for 10.1 mi
Longest tank 1033 km (642 mi) on 10.56 gal = 60.8 mpg
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