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Old 04-27-2011, 04:52 PM   #17 (permalink)
Clev
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Originally Posted by Ryland View Post
A Toyota Yaris hatchback seems like it would fit your needs almost perfectly if you added a trailer hitch, altho get one with the 5 speed because the automatic is pretty much the only thing people have had issues with and it kills your mileage, but the Yaris is nice because when you fold down the rear seat it's hard plastic back there instead of carpet and it folds down pretty flat, there are a few of the hatch backs that are 4 door vehicles as well, but they seem a bit rare.
I got 42 mpg hypermiling an automatic Yaris, so the stick should get what you're looking for. One note though: I'm not particularly long-legged and I couldn't get the driver's seat back far enough for a 100% comfortable driving position, and with the seat back all the way, only kids could sit in the back.
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