Good afternoon (ladies? &) Gentlemen,
I am in the middle of my "out of the Navy" road trip across America, towing my 22 foot travel trailer with my 1996 big block Suburban. When I return from my trip (back to Houston, TX) I will start law school, complete with a 40 mile per day commute.
Obviously the 10 mpg 454 won't work for me...even with GI Bill benefits and a wife that works (she paints wonderful pet portraits if anyone is in the market...let me know!) the finances just can't support the mileage penalty or relative lack of reliability.
I'm looking to spend $15k or less on a new, full warranty commuter car for me. I have looked at quite a few and would love input and suggestions. I've ruled out the Sonic and Spark, the Focus and Fiesta, and the Mazda 2. I have driven/sat in the Accent Hatch (and really liked the look, drive, interior size, etc). Anything else I should be considering? It seems like the Fit and Yaris are out of my price range, and I'd prefer new for long-term peace of mind and complete warranty during my 3 years at school.
Thanks guys!
I am in the middle of my "out of the Navy" road trip across America, towing my 22 foot travel trailer with my 1996 big block Suburban. When I return from my trip (back to Houston, TX) I will start law school, complete with a 40 mile per day commute.
Obviously the 10 mpg 454 won't work for me...even with GI Bill benefits and a wife that works (she paints wonderful pet portraits if anyone is in the market...let me know!) the finances just can't support the mileage penalty or relative lack of reliability.
I'm looking to spend $15k or less on a new, full warranty commuter car for me. I have looked at quite a few and would love input and suggestions. I've ruled out the Sonic and Spark, the Focus and Fiesta, and the Mazda 2. I have driven/sat in the Accent Hatch (and really liked the look, drive, interior size, etc). Anything else I should be considering? It seems like the Fit and Yaris are out of my price range, and I'd prefer new for long-term peace of mind and complete warranty during my 3 years at school.
Thanks guys!