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trikkonceptz · 08-17-2008, 12:41 PM

If AWD is the sticking point and not size, see if she'll like the Pontiac Vibe or Matrix, both have AWD versions and obviously have potential to get great mileage ... Not to mention because of their utility they are mysteriously large inside. I managed to get an 8ft folding ladder inside of my vibe with the hatch closed and not having to fold down the front seat.

Plus they have all the creature comforts.

Then go look at the Subaru's, I know most of those are AWD and also roomy and built for utility.

But from first hand experience the jeep liberty's suck as far as FE, those tranmissions are not friendly to coasting at all in gear. The one I drove had me convinced that I had the e-brake engaged when I wasn't in the gas.

08-17-2008, 12:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
trikkonceptz Legend in my own mind Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Homestead, Fl. Posts: 927 Evil Pumpkin - '08 Scion xD RS 1.0 #1633 90 day: 35.45 mpg (US) Silent Silver Killer - '10 Honda Insight EX 90 day: 51.5 mpg (US) Thanks: 2 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	If AWD is the sticking point and not size, see if she'll like the Pontiac Vibe or Matrix, both have AWD versions and obviously have potential to get great mileage ... Not to mention because of their utility they are mysteriously large inside. I managed to get an 8ft folding ladder inside of my vibe with the hatch closed and not having to fold down the front seat. Plus they have all the creature comforts. Then go look at the Subaru's, I know most of those are AWD and also roomy and built for utility. But from first hand experience the jeep liberty's suck as far as FE, those tranmissions are not friendly to coasting at all in gear. The one I drove had me convinced that I had the e-brake engaged when I wasn't in the gas. __________________ Thx NoCO2; "The biggest FE mod you can make is to adjust the nut behind the wheel" I am a precisional instrument of speed and aeromatics If your knees bent in the opposite direction......what would a chair look like???