chipperman

'82 Subaru wagon. Hi and Lo range, goes like hell in the snow, no power anything to go wrong, and no one will steal it.

Mark_is300

2003 S600

Randy

I'm amazed how many people have ignored your requirement of good mileage!

If you want something similar to the S (RWD, good handling, similar weight balance, etc), an 1991-1994 Toyota MR2 non-turbo is nearly identical, infinately reliable (same engine as the aforementioned 4-cyl Toyota Forerunners) and mid-20 mpg mileage.

Performs very like an S w/o VTEC. (I'd avoid the Turbo's from the reliability perspective.)

They tend to run around $6000 for a low-mileage variety.

If you want top-down options and good mileage, a Miata would be an option.

If you REALLY want amazing mileage and lower ownership costs, the Honda Insight, Toyota Prius, Honda Hybrid Civic or Honda Civic HX all get around 60 mpg. They obviously cost much more considering used ones are only a couple years old at this point and not too many were sold (my local Honda dealer has sold more S's than Hybrids).

Of course, they're all front-wheel drive, but that's less of a liability in highway driving/commuting.

Hope this helps,

Randy

Woodson

S2000

Destiny2002

Good mileage is relative. I didn't suggest a 1974 Ford LTD

ok2k

1993 Acura Integra bone stock.

Bulletproof.

9k AP-oNE

My friend and I just bought a car, 1990 Civic HB/ with a JDM B16 motor. haha, for only 1500. Interior is awesome. -=o]

hondafirst

1991 honda civic si, best beater ever

iceple

I am gettiing a toyota truck 95 (extra cap).
Run forever and great if u doing home improvement.
And it gonna pull my two ski 550 and 650 oh boy!

carloS2000

For the daily humdrum I drive an absolutely stock 89 Prelude 2.0 si. Oxidized red paint & steel wheels, plastic hubcaps. Inside, a very clean interior & a great sound system cleverly concealed. Everything is in good working condition, even the AC. Runs great w/155K. This is the car I drive in the rain, or leave in the airport parking lot without separation anxiety.