You don't want a manual with a baby back there. Been there done that.

 

Rx-8 gets lousy gas milage, but my brother like this otherwise. How about the GTI 5-door?

 

We love our '08 CRV. Sorta funny to be able to say the SUV at home gets better gas mileage than the S you're tooling around in - but it does.

Dave

 

MT does limit your choices. Keep in mind, only the Fit Rear Side was 3 stars, evertything else was excellent. And, with the Fit being all new for 2009, I'd like to believe this one average rating has been addressed. We'll have to wait for the official testing to be sure of course.

 

Crv

 

Knowing you guys the way that I do, you like to switch cars often, and have always wanted a Porsche. My vote is Cayenne. You'll need the versatility, but also want the fun factor. It's a blast to drive, and will retain more value than some of the other choices when you get the itch to switch again.

 

I found a dealer with a 2009 WRX tonight, and I'm 99% sure that the test drive sealed the deal. Much improved over the 2008, pulls and handles like an STI for $10k less. Just need to decide when to pull the trigger and list the Fit.

Plus being a member of the international mountain biking assoc. gives us access to VIP pricing on all Subarus, which equates to 2% under invoice plus whatever incentives are available without haggle.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

 

Yeah, a Cayenne GTS would be the junk. But at $70k retail, regardless of the market and any deals that can be had, that's WAY out of our price range...

 

Congrates!

Subaru Legacy GT (2.5L Turbo - 250HP)

*Great deals out there on lightly used ones.