I had a 2001 Subaru Outback that got decent gas mileage. I did a lot of shopping when I decided to get something new -- I drive over the mountain pass a couple of times a month and really wanted 4-wheel drive. I also live on 4 miles of dirt roads including the last 1 mile that goes from 200 to just under 1000 feet elevation. There were times that I slid down that hill. I finally gave up and just went with a Jeep Wrangler. I've wanted one my whole life. The other car is a Toyota Yaris - affectionately known as "the clown car".