EARTHY CARS SPOTLIGHT: Sporty Compacts

The following cars are sporty, compact, and economical all at the same time. They’re not big in size, are pretty basic, but they are a little bit more stylish and nimble than the typical compact car.

They’re also inexpensive – most of these cars are under $10,000.

2003 BMW 325i xi Sedan, Gray, 93025 mi, $8,995 http://bit.ly/1dO9fIc AWD, Compact, 5-spd manual, MPG = 17/25

2008 BMW 328xi Sedan, Silver, 96712 mi, $12,995 $13,995 http://bit.ly/1oeai8s AWD, Compact, 6-spd manual, MPG = 17/25

2011 Mazda Mazda2 Sport Hatchback, Black, 64552 mi, $9,995 http://bit.ly/10lFgat Subcompact, 4-spd automatic, MPG = 27/33

2011 Mazda Mazda3 I Touring Sedan, Black, 38402 mi, $12,995 http://bit.ly/1qWGZYS Compact, 5-spd automatic, MPG = 24/33

2006 Saab 9-2X 2.5i Hatchback, Silver, 84909 mi, $7,995 http://bit.ly/1rvVY2k AWD, Compact, 4-spd Automatic, MPG = 19/25

2005 Saab 9-2X Linear Hatchback, Black, 88042 mi, $7,995 http://bit.ly/1rMMwqA AWD, Compact, 4-spd automatic, MPG = 20/26

2006 Saab 9-3 Aero Sedan, Red, 95142 mi, $6,995 http://bit.ly/1f3GZlw Compact, 6-spd Automatic, MPG = 15/26

EARTHY CARS SPOTLIGHT: SUVS + MINIVANS

Are you a mother, father, or family with multiple school age kids? If you are and only have a car, then you may want to consider upgrading to a minivan or SUV.

We have several minivans and SUVs on the lot.

2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited V6 SUV, 138813 mi, $10,995 http://bit.ly/YU2oLV Mid-size, Continuously Variable Automatic, MPG = 27/25

2011 Honda CR-V SE SUV, Brown, 57209 mi, $15,995 http://bit.ly/1wZkOXK 4WD, 5-spd automatic, MPG = 21/23

2003 Honda Element SUV, Blue, 119447 mi, $5,995 http://bit.ly/1kiBcAs 4WD, Compact, 4-spd automatic, MPG = 19/23

2005 Honda Odyssey Touring Passenger Van, Silver, 79781 mi, $11,995 http://bit.ly/1E1fAiZ 5-spd automatic, MPG = 17/23

2006 Honda Pilot EX-L SUV, Silver, 89993 mi, $11,995 http://bit.ly/1BAh9QS 4WD, 5-spd automatic, MPG = 15/20