[robz71lm7]

Specifically Mazda 3's and 6's. I'm looking to pick up a new or 1 or 2 year old fuel efficient 4-door, 4 cyl car. I've been mainly considering a Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic, but was wondering about Mazda's offerings. I've noticed their resale value is a lot less than Toyota or Honda. People want so much for a used Honda or Toyota I might as well buy new.

I have considered a Miata, but I think it would suck in winter and I'd regret the lack of utility.

(This would be a souless, fuel efficient daily driver that I put gas in and change the fluids.)

[Racing Geek]

We just put a brand new Pontiac Vibe in our driveway. My mom is the one driving it and it's averaging 30mpg. It's just the base model but it doesn't sound like you need anything fancy. Maybe you can get on deal on a Pontiac since they shut down? I think it's the Toyota Matrix that is almost the exact same thing as a Vibe. I think the only reasons we went with the Vibe were because the seats were more comfy and it is an American product.

As far as utility is concerned... with the back seats folded down I recently fit 4 18x10.5 wheels with tires on them and 2 extra tires in the back with some room to spare. My dad has put a motorcycle frame, wheels, gas tank, and some plastics in the back when he was bringing it home from the painter.

[robz71lm7]

We just put a brand new Pontiac Vibe in our driveway. My mom is the one driving it and it's averaging 30mpg. It's just the base model but it doesn't sound like you need anything fancy. Maybe you can get on deal on a Pontiac since they shut down? I think it's the Toyota Matrix that is almost the exact same thing as a Vibe. I think the only reasons we went with the Vibe were because the seats were more comfy and it is an American product.

As far as utility is concerned... with the back seats folded down I recently fit 4 18x10.5 wheels with tires on them and 2 extra tires in the back with some room to spare. My dad has put a motorcycle frame, wheels, gas tank, and some plastics in the back when he was bringing it home from the painter.

My father in Law just purchased a Vibe two months ago. It basically meant he could get a Toyota for a rock bottom price. I might look at the last minute and see if any are still on dealer's lots.