EARTHY CARS SPOTLIGHT: Station Wagons

On last week’s blog, I focused on hatchbacks. Hatchbacks offer more cargo space than sedans, yet are often more compact than sedans.

This week I’m going to focus on station wagons. Station wagons are like hatchbacks, but offer even more cargo space and have a longer roof. They aren’t as compact as hatchbacks, but they’re smaller than SUVs. Station wagons do offer enough space for the nuclear family; you don’t have to go all out with an SUV.

Station wagons aren't as common in the 21st century as they were before, but many still exist. And we have a couple on the lot.

*2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS TDI Station Wagon, Grey, 103795 mi, $9,995 http://bit.ly/1hkayDz Mid-size, 5-spd automatic, MPG = 23/34

2009 MINI Cooper Clubman Station Wagon, White, 70187 mi, $12,995 http://bit.ly/1hpo0Sh Subcompact, 6-spd Automatic, MPG = 25/34

Scion xB’s and Kia Soul’s aren't station wagons in the traditional sense – they have a box-like shape, unlike the typical wagon. But they do have more cargo space than a typical hatchback.

*2011 Scion xB Station Wagon, Black, 54147 mi, $12,995 http://bit.ly/1hpppZh Subcompact, 4-spd automatic, MPG = 22/28

*2006 Scion xB Release Series 4.0 Wagon, Brown, 70094 mi, $8,995 http://bit.ly/1dOc8ZI Subcompact, 5-spd manual, MPG = 26/30

2006 Scion xB Wagon, White, 61093 mi, $9,995 http://bit.ly/1dOc6Rs Subcompact, 4-spd automatic, MPG = 26/31

2010 Kia Soul Hatchback, Black, 86729 mi, $8,995 http://bit.ly/1f3Sp95 Compact, 5-spd manual, MPG = 26/31

EARTHY CARS SPOTLIGHT: Hatchbacks

Hatchbacks are great because they offer more cargo space than sedans, but are (often) smaller than a typical sedan. They are ideal for those who need a little extra storage, but don’t need a SUV.

Almost all these hatchbacks are fuel efficient, & all are easy to park. And the majority of them are priced under $10,000.

*2010 Honda Fit Sport Hatchback, Metal, 35125 mi, $12,995 http://bit.ly/1mwqVhj Subcompact, 5-spd manual, MPG = 27/33

*2008 Honda Fit Sport Hatchback, Black, 119076 mi, $8,995 http://bit.ly/1mwr4RL Subcompact, 5-spd manual, MPG = 28/34

*2008 Honda Fit Sport Hatchback, Grey, 129027 mi, $7,995 http://bit.ly/1f3ISyA Subcompact, 5-spd manual, MPG = 28/34

2007 Honda Fit Sport, Red, Hatchback, 92922 mi, $8,995 http://bit.ly/1k1JSdK Subcompact, 5-spd automatic, MPG = 27/35

2010 Honda Fit Hatchback, Black, 48687 mi, $12,995 http://bit.ly/1mwrbg2 Subcompact, 5-spd automatic, MPG = 28/35

2009 Honda Fit Hatchback, Red, 26808 mi, $12,995 http://bit.ly/1f3IobW Subcompact, 5-spd automatic, MPG = 28/35

2010 Kia Soul Hatchback, Black, 86729 mi, $8,995 http://bit.ly/1f3Sp95 Compact, 5-spd manual, MPG = 26/31

2005 Mazda Mazda3 s, Blue, Hatchback, 125363 mi, $6,995 $5,995 http://bit.ly/120YnnL Compact, 5-spd manual, MPG = 24/32

*2008 Nissan Versa 1.8S Hatchback, Black, 64007 mi, $8,995 http://bit.ly/1hUChvn Compact, 4-spd automatic, MPG = 24/32

*2008 Nissan Versa 1.8S Hatchback, Gray, 76295 mi, $8,995 http://bit.ly/1dO9KCf Compact, 4-spd automatic, MPG = 24/32

*2005 Saab 9-2X Linear Hatchback, Grey, 80471 mi, $8,995 http://bit.ly/1f3REwx Compact, 4-spd Automatic, MPG = 20/26

*2009 Toyota Yaris Liftback, Blue, 76493 mi, $8,995 http://bit.ly/1f3R6a5 Subcompact, 4-spd automatic, MPG = 29/35

2006 Volkswagen New Beetle TDI Hatchback, Red, 84347 mi, $10,995 http://bit.ly/1f3QOzT Compact, 6-spd auto-shift, MPG = 30/38