I didn't know the C-HR was a thing until just now. For me, the meager power train is just fine. I want something a little more practical for stuff and people than a Civic, and I want AWD for sketchy snow and dirt (doing more hiking, and trailheads are often quite rural). But I also want good gas mileage for all the day to day stuff I do. My comparison spreadsheet has the Honda HR-V, Maxda CX-3, Subaru Impreza five door and then bigger stuff like the CX-5 and Kia Sportage (two rentals I had that I loved). There are no clear answers. I also want to enjoy driving. I wish Subaru would make a five door WRX again. I was actually looking at BMW 2 series (coupe but maybe ok) online last night. I'd like to keep it under $30k but am also not discounting anything. I have another year or 18 months before I plan to make a purchase, but I'm shopping online for now to get some ideas of what I want and what options there are.
Ha! What'd you get instead? I'm 35 and feel like I'm in this gap between a small car as a 20-something and either an expensive car or a bigger car in middle age or with kids. I want fun, practical and economical. It seems there's a big compromise on one of the three.
