[TriLUG] [way OT] new auto recommendations

[Brian McCullough]

( just to wedge this on topic -- barely -- I do use my Android phones
and Linux laptop in the car. )

I am researching ( and eventually, doing ) the purchase of a new
vehicle, and thought that I would see what "the group" thought.

I am looking for something inexpensive ( relatively, since I am looking
at "new" ), with good fuel mileage, and reasonably small, since most of
the time there are only one or two of us in the car.

I do do long-distance highway driving, as well as city.

I am coming out of a 13-year-old Prius, which gave good service and
reasonable mileage ( 35-36 long term average was normal ).

The Prius that came after mine ( 2004+ models ) did not appeal, they
were too big and had that big tail, which has generally kept me from
looking at those again, although I hear that they have other models,
now.

I have looked at a Honda Civic, and think that that could suit, although
the Hybrid idea still appeals, but most may be out of my budget.

I am currently driving a rented Nissan Versa, which does not appeal
particularly.  Again, it is high and generally feels too big.

Interesting how so many of today's vehicles are going back to Walter Chrysler's idea, where he never built a car where a gentleman could not wear his hat.



Suggestions, ideas?


Thanks,
Brian