I have an econobox Kia Forte that get 26 or so MPG in town, and has the necessary comforts. My wife and one son have Kia Souls. All were purchased with the 100k/10Y warranty. If they break after that, they get donated and new ones purchased. I didn't used to treat vehicles as throw-aways until the fixing outside of warranty required too much money, even if I did it. I have a '70 Chevy 3/4 ton truck for pulling the travel trailer. I can fix anything on it- it's all old tech that I can diagnose and repair. It'll drag the 3 ton travel trailer right down the road, and since I upgraded it to front disc brakes, will also slow it right down. It only gets 7 MPG when towing. 
But I won't burn enough fuel to justify buying a newer rig.
But I won't burn enough fuel to justify buying a newer rig.
If you get to thinking you’re a person of some influence, try ordering somebody else’s dog around.
