freaking out about having to buy a car.

[Mr. SR500]

I'm agonizing over the same thing, but for different reasons. Need another car for SilverDaughter. Here's what I'm finding:

- Started looking for Rav4/CR-V - mileage stinks
- I only buy used...but no one is buy new, so used supply is tight (and precious$)
- In "bang for the buck", is the difference between an '07 30mpg Civic for $11,000 and an '07 45mph Prius for $21,000 worth it...not for someone who doesn't drive much
- Here's what I'm liking for her right now:

- Scion xB
- The new Kia SOUL - it's funky hip - albeit new and unproven
- Honda Accord/Civic

It is odd right now that with used supplies down, some new cars may wind up being a better deal than the most popular used models.

Good luck - let us know which way you go.

Mr. Silver, we love our Civic, big enough and rides nice enough we can take it to Chicago. Good gas mileage, will fit my bike in the trunk, and it's a Honda.