I agree 100% with MazdaMatt. I regularly hop in my Protege and drive 8 hours straight on the highway, usually with one fuel stop and one pit stop. I'm always completely comfortable at the end of the trip, and I feel like I could go an other 8 hours. I'm averaging about 33mpg in the winter, though I think I could use a new air filter and some new spark plugs.
As far as room, I did a road trip with 4 friends and their luggage, no problem. Proteges also depreciate quickly compared to Honda and Toyota competitors, so you can snag one cheap.
I wish I could think of a way to make the Aurora into a 30+mpg car, but I wouldn't bet my hard earned dollars on it.
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