Looking For a Car to Replace My Truck - I Need Your Inputs! Or: Talk Some Sense Into Me

[BushMasterBoy]

You gotta have 2 vehicles. Get a good used Mazda Miata convertible...

[HoneyBadger]

My wife has a 2013 Subaru Legacy. It's been a good car so far but haven't had it long enough to give too much of a review. Lots of space inside, huge trunk, gets 28-30 mpg and AWD. It's a 6 speed too which makes it a little more fun to drive but she doesn't deal with a lot of traffic. They usually have some smoking deals on them too. The base model still comes with bluetooth, power windows, power locks, AC, etc. It's not your typical base model but the Legacy doesnt have the ground clearance of an Outback.

Thanks for the input. Who are "They" and where may I find these "smoking deals"?

I guess the lesson should be..."Don't ask gun guys for opinions on cars."

Actually, the inputs I've received so far have been fairly helpful. Currently leaning toward a slightly used Taco or a Subaru.

I stupidly bought a small suv that gets big suv gas mileage. We came across a beater commuter car for a grand and saved a bunch of money in gas, even considering the extra insurance. I also vote for a reliable beater to commute in.

Again, if owning another car were an option right now, I might pursue this.

You gotta have 2 vehicles. Get a good used Mazda Miata convertible...

See above.