When I was younger I favored muscle cars and when I got married I choose large family sedans. After my family was grown, I switched to p/u trucks until gas became too expensive to enjoy my favorite ride. Now I drive a Echo, 41 mpg highway and it's an okay ride. One thing I have discovered is that the small car is actually safer to drive than some of the larger vehicle's I've owned.

Maybe I wouldn't be as fortunate in an actual accident but I've discovered than it is much easier to avoid trouble in the small, more maneuverable car. It stops quicker, accelerates fast, and takes little room to change direction.