I will probably need to buy a new car at the end of this year. I have gotten great use from my existing minivan but no longer need or want a new one.
Here is my situation - I would like an economical car that I can carry my camping gear in, the dog, groceries, etc. I would like a stick cause I love to drive them. But the big problem I have is that my husband is a big guy so cars like the Toyota Matrix and the Honda Civic are out.
I was leaning towards the new Scion xB but it doesn't have any crash test ratings. My other choice was a Honda Element but it gets 10 mpg less then the Scion while having a 5 star crash rating. Any comments on these two vechicles? Any other suggestions. I would like to stay as far under 20K as I can.
Here is my situation - I would like an economical car that I can carry my camping gear in, the dog, groceries, etc. I would like a stick cause I love to drive them. But the big problem I have is that my husband is a big guy so cars like the Toyota Matrix and the Honda Civic are out.
I was leaning towards the new Scion xB but it doesn't have any crash test ratings. My other choice was a Honda Element but it gets 10 mpg less then the Scion while having a 5 star crash rating. Any comments on these two vechicles? Any other suggestions. I would like to stay as far under 20K as I can.