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1st:
1989 Toyota 4Runner. V6, 5 speed, 4wd, SR5. I actually usually managed 22-25mpg, despite the EPA's 15/18 figure. Absolute blast to drive, despite scary handling over 60mph. The removeable top made it worthwhile. Died of a blown head gasket that managed to fail in such a way as to put most of the coolant into the crankcase. I'd love to have another.
2nd:
1995 GMC Sonoma (The Beemobile). 4cyl, 5 speed, short bed, regular cab, 2wd. I had a tonneau cover the whole time, and usually got 25mpg in town, and 30mpg at 75mph. I inherited it from my dad when I was in college, so he go to go buy a new truck. Total POS. It tried to murder me several times (dropped the driveshaft on I90, broke a ball joint, several different fuel leaks, hit a deer). Plus, owning a truck as a college student means you get roped into helping people you don't even like move.
3rd:
2005 Subaru Impreza. NA 4cyl, 5 speed, AWD, sedan. Fantastic car to drive, but mediocre fuel economy-- I only managed to meet the old EPA ratings of 23/30. Got rid of it because my needs dictated efficiency and a wagon.
4th:
2004 Scion xB. 4cyl, 5 speed, FWD wagon. Fantastic car. It does everything I need it to, plus it baffles people, despite being almost five years old and not that uncommon. Exceeding the EPA combined rating by 13% is a plus, too.
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