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Old 05-01-2015, 01:59 PM   #3 (permalink)
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With a 10k price range you have a bunch of great options.

With the Insight gone, a Civic hybrid is a nice alternative, but they do have issues mechanically as well as IMA wise. The Prius on the other hand really just doesn't.

I'm sure you could find a Jetta TDI or even Passat TDI in the 10k price range. Not sure what it'll get you these days as I haven't followed the diesels too closely lately.

Something else to look for, used 2nd gen Insights are in the 10k price range these days, and are only a few years old. The mileage isn't quite as high as the others, but it would be considerably newer, and they do beat EPA ratings easily from what other owners say.

If you didn't need the range, also the all electric Mitsubishi i-MiEVs can be had for 10k or less used and are only a few years old as well. I've personally been keeping my eye on these.
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