[GenXteacher]

I recommend the late-model Honda Civic. 40+ mpg, most of the amenities we used to associated with luxury cars, and a price roughly in the 20k range for a new one.

[Las Vegas Dave]

2008 Accord EXL and 2012 Civic EX, both great cars!
Accord on trips 34/35 MPG, Civic on trips 43+/- MPG in ECON mode.

http://autos.yahoo.com/consumerreports/

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/index.xhtml?listingType=new&LNX=SPMSNNEWCAR&cid=SI_217924335_632956859_1