[00 SS]

It's been a while since I've considered buying a little car just to go from point A to point B but I find myself needing one. I have a few requirements.

1. It must be capable of at least 80 on the highway without being right at redline.

2. It must get at least 30 MPG on the highway.

3. It must have enough room for 4 people or 2 people and 2 big dogs.

4. It must be competent in bad weather and snow.

5. It must be cheap because I plan to pile miles on it and replace it in a couple years.

6. I'd preffer sometheing newer to keep maintenance costs down.

Any suggestions?

[rpoz-29]

A Dodge Sundance, Omni, Daytona, etc, with the non-turbo 2.2, or 2.5 liter four banger. They're cheap as dirt, and seem to be pretty tough. I bought my sister's for my oldest drive to college. When he bought a new car, I gave it to my nephew. It now has 320,00 miles on it. I did have to replace the head gasket, and decided to re-ring it in the frame. It has no cross-member to interfere with dropping the oil pan, so it's easy, and parts are cheap and plentiful. His got a little better than 30mpg, and I've seen 80 in it. It won't do much for your social standing, but they make great beaters. Just my .02 worth.