Had an 89 Horizon, a few cars since, and now drive a 98 Neon. Similar, but
with more room, and cargo flexibility and more pep. I can't see buying a
new Neon, but used ones can be had for cheap. If you're going to keep it a
little while, check out the newer bodystyle (2000 or later I think) and
don't worry too much about getting the 150HP motor over the 132 (I don't
think the difference is very significant at all...) My generic one handles
pretty decent, but an R/T should be sportier (but not as smooth). If you
want more guts you can check out the SRT-4 at ~$20k (and although it may be
a good match to your needs, I recommend looking at the other ~$20k-ish
vehicles out there just so you know what's available).

"Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I have/had a 90 Omni. Total beast. It is now the winter sacrificial
anode.
>
> I have a 98 Civic HX. Can not be beat. 50-54 miles per gallon.
> Handles like a race car. Not as much room in the back, but the
> back seats go down and I can carry almost as much.
>
> "Mikey" <%noospaam)mikling@eol.ca> wrote in message
> news:Ryz_a.2360$9e4.1421@nntp-post.primus.ca...
> > Try a Honda Odyssey. The older one with 4 doors and 4 cylinder engine.
> > Unpopular due to size but it is your gain.
> > <rschng@webtv.net> wrote in message
> > news:20583-3F3A6FC6-15@storefull-2178.public.lawson.webtv.net...
> > > Could you knowledgable folk suggest a replacement for my '89 Dodge
Omni
> > > America (aka Plymouth Horizon)? It's an automatic, 4 door hatchback.
I
> > > want a similar, or slightly larger, 3 to 4 year old used car with good
> > > cargo space, to drive 5,000 miles/yr. without too much aggravation,
> > > despite my NYC metro location.
> > >
> > > I like my Omni and want similar features:
> > > 1- Good mpg - 24/28 (better is better);
> > > 2- Small outside, roomy inside
> > > (15.6 cu.ft. "trunk" - more is more);
> > > 3- Hatchback & folding seat let me lug bulky or long stuff; hard
hatch
> > > cover keeps stuff out of sight;
> > > 4- Peppy driving - always first away from red light w/o trying;
> > > 5- Inexpensive - to buy, operate & insure (relatively speaking);
> > > 6- Convenient - good visibility, easy to park, rear washer/wiper;
> > > 7- Simple & Sturdy - real bumpers, manual windows, locks, mirrors,
etc.
> > > (only power steering), fuel injection, stainless steel exhaust (still
> > > OEM.)
> > >
> > > Thanks for your input. Google hasn't helped much. - RDG
> > >
> >
> >
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