[Cialug] OT: safe/reliable fuel-efficient cars.

[Colin Burnett]

On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 10:06 AM, Nathan C. Smith
<nathan.smith at ipmvs.com> wrote:
>
> Faced with the painful prospect of a new (at least to me) car, I'm looking at options.  My primary constraints are:
> * manual transmission (because I feel it keeps me focused on driving - my mind tends to wander)
> * reliable
> * safe
> * fuel-efficient (The hyundai was a commuter and I would go exactly 2 weeks between refuels 27 )
>
> I realize this is a bit of a shot in the dark but is anyone driving something they are happy with or would recommend  that meets these constraints?

I bought a 2006 Accord new and think it fits.  It's an auto but you
can get accords in manual (not sure if you'd have to buy new that way
or what).  The '06 accord was near the top in safety and as far as
reliability goes...it's a Honda.  Tripped 65k this morning and the
worse I've had is a rear wheel bearing.  I generally get 30ish mpg
commuting between Pleasant Hill and Urbandale via 80.

(Welcome to email me off list if you wish.)


Colin