Wagon, 5 speed, 30 mpg+, and under 10k?

[square peg]

This is interesting. I just read the entire thread for the first time and kept thinking maybe a Ford Focus would be a good fit. I don't know a lot about them, though I did look at one recently while wandering on a lot. I hope it works out well for ya, Wankel! It's a pretty nice looking car.

[wankel7]

Yeah, the car does suit me really well. Although, it is an economy car and the build quality isn't exactly like a Lexus. But as long as you go into the car realizing that it works very well

For some reason I like wagons because of the utility. And I hardly ever need the off road utility of an SUV. Nor do I need the gas mileage of one I sold my 95 GMC Jimmy for this car.

However, the wagon I really want is a VW Jetta or Passat wagon the diesel. I would love 40mpg +. Anyways, the resale on those cars are so high it just is not worth it.

James

[square peg]

Wagons are so versatile. I drive one too - 89 Volvo 240. With summer tires it gets around 28 mpg, somewhat less, though, when pulling my 16' boat.

Jim

[Magnulus]

Jetta diesel wagon, late 90's maybe?

[tcb]

on the focus if your radio goes nuts and turns on and off at no end, don't worry it's a very simple fix that took me a few weeks to figure out. All you do is put a CD in.

[PNW-type-gal]

I was in the market for an AWD hatchback/small wagon. One of my requirements was 30+ mpg - I'd settle for mid-high 20s around town. The answer is: doesn't really exist. Apparently the weight of the AWD systems really knocks into the gas mileage.

I guess I'll keep my Mini Cooper S for now, even though it's in the side yard, under a heap of snow....