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Replace Dodge Omni with..?

Could you knowledgable folk suggest a replacement for my '89 Dodge Omni America (aka Plymouth Horizon)? It's an automatic, 4 door hatchback. I want a similar, or slightly larger, 3 to 4 year old used car with good cargo space, to drive 5,000 miles/yr. without too much aggravation, despite my NYC metro location. :)

I like my Omni and want similar features:

1- Good mpg - 24/28 (better is better); 2- Small outside, roomy inside (15.6 cu.ft. "trunk" - more is more); 3- Hatchback & folding seat let me lug bulky or long stuff; hard hatch cover keeps stuff out of sight; 4- Peppy driving - always first away from red light w/o trying; 5- Inexpensive - to buy, operate & insure (relatively speaking); 6- Convenient - good visibility, easy to park, rear washer/wiper; 7- Simple & Sturdy - real bumpers, manual windows, locks, mirrors, etc. (only power steering), fuel injection, stainless steel exhaust (still OEM.)

Thanks for your input. Google hasn't helped much. - RDG

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rschng
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It's getting tough to find a 'stripper' these days, may have to get with the times and get power mirror/windows....besides, once you've had a car with them, you'll likely never want one without.....

For the size vehicle you seem interested, I'd recommend an Impreza wagon.

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My wife's Impreza has them, and I still like my stripper Miata better and would get a car without the unneeded weight if I found one.

Me too. If you are looking at used ones - you can get good deals on the 2.2L ones from 1996-2001 in Outback Sports (not sure what engine size the regular wagons were). From 2002 - the entry level is the 2.5L TS - once again, a great car.

If you are looking for a new car and you can live without AWD - the Mazda Protege5 is also nice.

Ron.

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Ron Loewy

Thanks for your helpful information. I'll check out the Impreza wagon and Mazdo Protege. -RDG

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