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cfg83 · 04-10-2008, 06:29 PM

hvatum -

If it's very short distances, then I would think any econobox would do. I am assuming a new car with a manual transmission for the moment (in no particular order) :

Honda Fit
Nissan Versa
Honda Civic
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Matrix / Pontiac Vibe <----- These are very practical from a cargo POV

All of these would be available used.

I would like to say the Saturn Astra because it's a 1.8 liter, but it is too new for me to *know* how good an MPG machine it can be.

I don't think the Chevy Aveo or any of the "lower tech" iron block engined cars are good choices.

CarloSW2

04-10-2008, 06:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
cfg83 Pokémoderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 5,864 1999 Saturn SW2 - '99 Saturn SW2 Wagon Team Saturn 90 day: 40.49 mpg (US) Thanks: 439 Thanked 530 Times in 356 Posts	hvatum - If it's very short distances, then I would think any econobox would do. I am assuming a new car with a manual transmission for the moment (in no particular order) : Honda Fit Nissan Versa Honda Civic Toyota Corolla Toyota Matrix / Pontiac Vibe <----- These are very practical from a cargo POV All of these would be available used. I would like to say the Saturn Astra because it's a 1.8 liter, but it is too new for me to know how good an MPG machine it can be. I don't think the Chevy Aveo or any of the "lower tech" iron block engined cars are good choices. CarloSW2 __________________ *What's your* EPA MPG? Go Here and find out!** American Solar Energy Society