That's a good plan - older car with a little pep. I'd vote for a 2001-2003 Protege LX or ES. 2.0 L 4-cylinder engine, reliable as can be, low repair costs, generous trunk.
My Miata has plenty of cargo space for two violins, an amp, and a full rack of pirate gear, plus two people. It's also held a month's worth of groceries, and a weekend's worth of camping gear. Still, if 140 horsepower is too much zip in a 2200 lb body...
Re: As economy cars go...
My Miata has plenty of cargo space for two violins, an amp, and a full rack of pirate gear, plus two people. It's also held a month's worth of groceries, and a weekend's worth of camping gear. Still, if 140 horsepower is too much zip in a 2200 lb body...
Yeah, cars are my thing. a bit.