Need a used car rec

[Lamont Burns]

Own: 2011 Ford Edge Limited fairly decked out, 19k miles. Bought in Oct 2010.

Wanting: Used car, can be sedan even though I'm 6'5". Prime need is gas mileage and durability. I will be driving a lot more soon than I do now, and the Limited is averaging me 19 or so in my city driving. I'm looking for 30+ to make it worth while.

Something sub 50k miles would be nice, do not need bells and whistles, but some would be nice.

Off the top of my head I think Honda Civic as I always do. I do not want a ford focus, just FYI. My trade in is valued around 27-28k. Do not want a payment, my current car is paid off. 15-18k would be ideal.

Hit me with ideas! TIA. I do not know cars well.

 

[chin311]

Check out the Chevy Cruze and some of the new Hyundai's. Elantra's supposedly get 40MPG and are around 18k. There's really tons of options, best bet is to go test driving and see what you fit in comfortably. I had a Nissan Versa at one point, and although not esthetically pleasing it is much more spacious inside then you'd think and drove well.

 

[T2urtle]

that edge you have, it has the ecoboost 4 banger engine right?

That is pretty decent if so already.

I wouldn't trade that in, because you will take a HUGE hit. If you wanted something in the 30+, i would just opt to lower you price range and expection and have 2 cars in the garage/driveway.

To answer your question, i would target that CRUZE! Not sure about your height, i'm 6 feet even and i'm decent with it.