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I thought about Honda, but I suspect the insurance rates on them are pretty high. I've also considered the "BIG" car approach for safety reasons, Mercury and Jeep Cherokee fit that bill. But gas mileage is a concern. A Miata with an automatic would cut down available power a LOT, but Miatas seem rather expensive for a late model low mileage car.

So how come no one has suggested Ford Focus or an older Escort? The price is certainly right!