[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?

[v7guy]

Had an 84 civic 4 door, drove it for two years and when I got it there was 180,000 miles on it, I had to replace the battery and clutch. Burned just a little bit of oil, 89 Accord too, drove it for a year, replaced ball joints and timing belt in it, had 130,000 when I started driving it. The imports are good buys and they run forever. Not pretty or fast, but they last