I might look into a hyundai elantra if I were you. I've got an 03 gls with 60k miles and have had no problems. I am the original owner and take pretty good care of her though. lots of 80+mph highway driving, drag racing, hell I even turboed it until I sold the kit for a motorcycle.
the fuel economy doesnt blow me away though, I average 29mpg.
if you have to have new, its hard to beat the bang for buck of the hyundai.
I got my elantra (manual trans) for $12,000 OTD. take your time to go to all of the dealerships, prices can vary wildly for the exact same car. the dealership before that wanted to charge me $12900 more for the same car.
Im pretty sure they offer a GLS hatchback as well...not quite a wagon, but gives you a little extra room.
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