| Which vehicles can provide you with savings on the | | | | speedometer and gauges. |
| used car market? Everyone is looking to save money | | | | Toyota Prius: |
| but buying a new car with better mileage is not always | | | | The popular Prius has all but kick started a new fuel |
| the best option. | | | | sipping mania in the US. Look for the model after it |
| Honda Insight: | | | | was redesigned in 2004. With gas prices running up all |
| If you were lucky enough to catch a Honda Insight | | | | over the country in a short period of time. The car has |
| from 2000-2006 you would have one of the most | | | | a lot going for it such as a roomy interior and Toyota |
| efficient vehicles on the road. Even though the car is a | | | | dependability. The space age looks though may turn |
| two seater, it makes a great commuter car. Most | | | | some people off, but the incredible city MPG is hard to |
| people commute solo, so this might be OK. | | | | ignore. |
| Pros: 70(highway)/61(city)gas mileage, aerodynamic | | | | Pros: 48(city), 45(highway), incredible resale value, |
| design, Honda quality as a used vehicle. | | | | roomier than most fuel sippers. |
| Cons: Small dimensions, some models have no A/C, | | | | Cons: Funky styling not for all, not sporty even with |
| "low resistance" tire replacement cost, battery pack | | | | touring suspension, reports of issues around 100k miles. |
| replacement a possibility. | | | | Volkswagen Jetta TDI: |
| Toyota Echo: | | | | For those looking for a shot of expresso while saving |
| The small Echo (2000-2005) never really caught on in | | | | a the pump, the Jetta may fit the bill. Look for models |
| the US market and that is a shame as it is an | | | | redesigned after 2006. The Jetta TDI is the sole diesel |
| inexpensive fuel sipper. With Toyota quality and many | | | | in the high miles, used category. Equipped with a |
| examples going for over 200k miles, this can be an | | | | standard 2.0-liter, I4, 140-horsepower diesel engine it |
| great commuter car or for a broke college student on | | | | achieves an exceptional 41mpg on the highway. |
| a budget. | | | | Pros: 30(city), 41 (highway), sporty feel, nice interior, |
| Pros: 41(highway), low cost of ownership, good resale | | | | wagon versions. |
| value. | | | | Cons: Diesel fuel normally costs more than regular, |
| Cons: Small dimensions, not a lot of creature comforts, | | | | Volkswagen's reputation on durability. |
| used examples may be hard to find, center mounted | | | | |