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Originally Posted by H3rmit
Funny, no one has recommended the vehicles rated recommended (top rating) by Lemon-Aid Used Cars and Trucks 2012-2013 edition, which I took some notes from last night. I'm interested in smaller cars that sip gas, so the ones I noted were:
Mazda 3 2006-10
Hyundai Elantra 2007-10, above average 1999-2006,
Toyota Echo 2000-2005
I drove an Echo recently. It feels like one of the original econoboxes I remember when they first came out in the late 70s. Not sporty handling, but very cheap to buy, run, and repair.
Another one of interest to me is the Acura EL, because it is fully made in Canada, which makes it cheap to buy and repair.
Thanks for all replies. I'll check out the Subaru Legacy when I have a chance.
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Yay my Hyundai Elantra '04 is so in demand around here, I got an offer in writing from a dealer. However, they are not perfect. About one year after I bought it used, the thermostat blew, then the engine smoking with me on the highway with my dog. We coasted off an exit. Had to buy a rebuilt "black box" engine and just found out the 2 weeks ago, the alternator which stopped was not part of the new engine deal. All in all, my older cars, Fords and Mercurys, never stalled or stopped or burned on the road; which makes me want to sell this Hyundai. It handles well, though, I just wonder what will go next. My fav car was my Cadillac Eldorado...so much of a boat I never worried about getting hit..now that was a cruising machine! Oh, and yes, the mpg is excellent.