We have driven our 2002 Chrysler Town and County Minivan over 165,000 miles. We decided to "retire" this reliable vehicle, and donate it to the charity Cars for Breast Cancer. This maroon minivan had 6 cylinders, and got about 27 mpg highway. We purchased this vehicle used in 2005 when it had 32,000 miles on the odometer.
We just purchased a 2008 Chrysler 300 Sedan with 36,000 miles on the odometer. This blue sedan has 6 cylinders, and gets around 26 mpg highway. I am hoping we can get the same good service from this Chrysler as my Chrysler minivan, e.g., 2013-2021.
We also drive a 1998 Pontiac Sunfire Sedan, 4 cyclinder, with 140,000 miles on the odometer. This car gets around 32 mpg highway. When this Pontiac needs to be retired we plan to purchase a small, 4 cylinder sedan that gets closer to 40 mpg.
Also, I'm on the lookout for a used 175cc motorcycle. I drove a motorcycle for 12 years in urban areas. This type of motorcycle can get up to 80 mpg.
Karen's round trip commute to work is 16 miles (5 days a week) and mine is 30 miles (2 or 3 days a week). We don't camp as much as in the past or engage in outdoor sports, so the need for a van or SUV has diminished. Having a reliable automobile is a necessity for us folks living in a rural area.
I found that using Cars.com in our search for a used vehicle was helpful.
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