My car is getting old. My transport needs are minimal. Basically I just need something to get me to work and back. I prefer a manual transmission.
I'm looking at the Honda Fit, the Toyota Yaris, Ford Focus, Mazda 3 and the Nissan Versa. My husband has a Ford Focus. He's consistently getting better gas mileage than what the car was stickered at (his usual range is 35-40mpg). I currently have a Mazda Protege, the precursor of the Mazda 3, I love the way the Mazda handles, but it's the biggest gas hog on my list. Kia also has a couple economy cars, however, I'm still not terribly comfortable with the brand.
Anyone have any of these cars in a 2009 version? Any other suggestions?