Here goes-
Sub 20k,
mid 30s or better MPG highway, the higher the better
coupe or 4 door, something that at least has a back seat no 2 seaters
auto or manual
used with a warranty or certified would be preferred
fun to drive (relatively)
comfy for long drives
Decent sound system stock (no base civic) usb/ipod hookup
navigation not required
no interior preference
keep miles used to a minimum, no 100k bmw to start
Basically this is going to be something I might go 5 miles in a day or 150 miles in a day
Started a new job last week that will require a decent amount of travel both around the chicagoland area but also out of town (get a rental)... key is I will be getting paid mileage, so if I can maximize my mpg that would be huge and basically put that money back towards the car.
Right now in a v8 TA that might get 20/22mpg on a strictly highway trip. Going around the city and sitting in traffic would really hurt that too.
Current ideas- order of what I feel are legit possibilities
1. Chevy Cruze ECO or LT with the 1.4t
2. Any newer TDI, passat/golf/jetta
3. Scion FR-S (maybe get one at 20k soon used)
4. Lexus CT-200h
5. BMW 335d - out of price range but would be easily #1
Sub 20k,
mid 30s or better MPG highway, the higher the better
coupe or 4 door, something that at least has a back seat no 2 seaters
auto or manual
used with a warranty or certified would be preferred
fun to drive (relatively)
comfy for long drives
Decent sound system stock (no base civic) usb/ipod hookup
navigation not required
no interior preference
keep miles used to a minimum, no 100k bmw to start
Basically this is going to be something I might go 5 miles in a day or 150 miles in a day
Started a new job last week that will require a decent amount of travel both around the chicagoland area but also out of town (get a rental)... key is I will be getting paid mileage, so if I can maximize my mpg that would be huge and basically put that money back towards the car.
Right now in a v8 TA that might get 20/22mpg on a strictly highway trip. Going around the city and sitting in traffic would really hurt that too.
Current ideas- order of what I feel are legit possibilities
1. Chevy Cruze ECO or LT with the 1.4t
2. Any newer TDI, passat/golf/jetta
3. Scion FR-S (maybe get one at 20k soon used)
4. Lexus CT-200h
5. BMW 335d - out of price range but would be easily #1