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igo · 01-08-2016, 09:21 PM

My scion xb is starting to get a little old 212,000. It's been a good car still getting ~35mpg without any effort but I am looking for something else. Any recommendations? Looks like some of the newer cars a little out of my price range...

So I am thinking:
Prius II
Another Xb maybe an Xa
Civic
Fiesta
Saturn SL

Obviously I would prefer a stick but, would get automatic in a pinch.

It needs to have st least 4 seats. It would be nice if it could fit a bike in the back too.

Looking for something by the end of February. Thanks! (my first time on the forum in a while)

01-08-2016, 09:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
igo Master EcoModder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wheeling, WV Posts: 410 Mini Box Truck - '05 Scion Xb 90 day: 32.87 mpg (US) It FITs - '09 Honda Fit Sport 90 day: 36.2 mpg (US) Impreza - '13 Subaru Impreza Sport 90 day: 30.92 mpg (US) Thanks: 12 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts	In the market for a $5,000 (or under eco ride) My scion xb is starting to get a little old 212,000. It's been a good car still getting ~35mpg without any effort but I am looking for something else. Any recommendations? Looks like some of the newer cars a little out of my price range... So I am thinking: Prius II Another Xb maybe an Xa Civic Fiesta Saturn SL Obviously I would prefer a stick but, would get automatic in a pinch. It needs to have st least 4 seats. It would be nice if it could fit a bike in the back too. Looking for something by the end of February. Thanks! (my first time on the forum in a while)