Next project

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OK, on to the next thing. I need a new car. At least, new to me. Candidate makes and models include Toyota (Prius, Corolla, Matrix), Subaru (Forester, Outback), Chevy something, Saturn something, Honda something. Or something else I haven't thought of.

Must have: mpg comparable to Prism (~30), auto trans, CD, excellent acceleration (I do have to drive in Boston), support system convenient to my home, rear window defrost. I expect to drive it for more than 100,000 miles, so reliability is key.

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I'm not as aggressive a driver as jducoeur, but I do value having pickup when merging onto the interstate during rush hour.

But you're right about conservation of our resources, too - that's part of why I'm considering an alternative-fuel vehicle like the Prius or Civic Hybrid.

hybrids

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Point to ponder: when I was researching civic's, I came across the fact that the battery in a hybrid costs upwards of 8000 to replace. May not be true, as I heard it word of mouth and not at a dealership, but you might want to look into it.

Of course, if the battery goes within the first few years, it would be under warranty anyhow...

It is also supposed to take up a large amount of trunk space...again rumor, but worth considering.