[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?

[lt1aggie]

I just thought I'd chime in even though I'm a little late. I usually just read the site, don't post (since I'm still learning). I'm kind of surprised no one mentioned a Saturn. My sister has a 97 SL2 (I think, whatever the 4 door version is) that she bought used several years ago. It's got plenty of space, 150k miles on it, and hasn't really had any major issues since she's owned it. I think she gets upper 20's mpg and it's been very reliable. Not the best interior, but certainly good enough for a beater. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)