New DD for the old lady and babies- $15k, she has 4 top runners.

[93gtpeater]

I second the forester. Very safe cars.

Crv are nice but they hold value very well.
Cx5 are nice but kinda cheap on the inside.

Jetta are a solid car. But iam not into them that much. But they do get killer mileage if you get the diesel engine. Girlfriends lady friend has one amd loves it. She hasnt had any problems with it.

Good luck in the hunt.