I had a dodge intrepid for years. plenty of room for yourself and whatever else you want to carry. I once carried a 10' 2x6 with all doors closed and windows rolled up. you can see my fuel log which is simply driving normally, not much in the way of hypermiling.
Stay away from the 2.7 engine and don't buy anything older than 2000, earlier years had a weak component in the transmission (dont remember what).
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