[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?

[y5e06]

Mike,

This might be a little thinking outside the box, what about an LT-1 Caprice station wagon? 

LT1 B-Bodies are great deals if you can handle the fuel milage. On the highway I might pull down 25-26 if I ease up on the pedal. The cars are cavernous, you can cram all kinds of stuff in them. I've bought two ex-sherriff service units (9C1) and both have held up great (sold one to a friend) with very little and no outlay to get them up to snuff. Buick Road Masters and Caddy Fleetwoods are at the top of the list w/ caprices cheapest to buy. I saw a fleetwood advertised for $2K locally last week.

oh, for the ex service vehicles.... the donut jokes never get old

This post has been edited by y5e06: Aug 23 2005, 03:07 AM