what do you consider good gas mileage? I'll just tell you a couple that I
like.

+ Have you considered the Saturn Vue (V6). a nice mating with Honda's 3.5L
V6 which delivers 250hp. I think the 3.5L gives 20-28 mpg, not bad for the
performance and price. GM also has a $3000 rebate on them as well which
has you paying $19980 before taxes. (http://www.edmunds.com/) Not bad!
Plus who wants to steal a Saturn!?!?

+ Scion tC. (low roof)
+ Subaru Legacy/Impreza
+ Toyota Corolla XRS (6 speed manual only). The other corolla engine is
good, but not like this one!
+ Nissan Altima
+ Mazda 6
+ Mazda 3
+ Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V (6 speed manual only) (which you can find for
under $15.5k)

good luck!




"blondee_yvr" <nutting@nutting.com> wrote in message
news:28CRc.56821$gE.27858@pd7tw3no...
> Ok, I used to have a Honda 15+ years ago. It was first made in Canada
> and I have been plagued with problems from day one. I said to myself
> that I would never get another Honda.
>
> Now, I am selling my 2002 VW Jetta because it too has many problems.
> I could have bad luck, dunno. So, what I am looking for is a car that
> will spend the least amount of time in the shop (warranty or
> otherwise). I would like the most bang for my buck but ABS is a must
> a 4 wheel disc is a plus.I am looking for decent acceleration and very
> good mileage (no hybrid please). I also don't like the car to be
> femine looking.
>
> I looked at the interior of the Honda's a couple of years ago and I
> wasn't impressed. I am also concerned with the high thefts/break-ins
> of Hondas. I live in North America's number one capital for car
> break-ins and Honda is at the top of the list. So, the insurance
> deductible is a concern.
>
> I have to buy new since I have what appears to be "bad luck" and I am
> not someone who will or plans to do self-maintenance on the car.
>
> Are there any models or cars that one would recommend? BTW, I am in
> my later 30's.
>
> Thanks
>
>