With the high costs of new vehicles people are finding it difficult to justify getting rid of their current car, truck or SUV just to put the money they would spend in gas into the pockets of a new car dealer.

Although buying a new car is often a great way to go for businesses that can take deductions as an individual you really need to think smart and understand that within the first year your cars value will drop anywhere from 10 percent and up even if you keep it in perfect shape. Within 5 years you are likely to see a 50 percent drop in many cars values which can make them great selections if you are savvy about your purchases.

Of the models that we can suggest you take a look at most of them provide more then 30 miles per gallon and some of them employ Hybrid Technology while others are just compact enough to get you to work or the store and not have you pay more in gas then you might earn in a average day.

The following models show a starting year or the earliest year that we have data for. Newer models will provide better features and may have some of the bugs worked out. Some Discount cars like the Suzuki are only recommended because you can pick them up for close to nothing.

One thing to remember is that newer vehicles have continued to add features that take up weight and cost in MPG however it is often better to spend a few more dollars to have a safe and relyable car if it will be used for long commutes.

1999 Chevrolet Metro - 34/42 MPG - 3 cyl, 1 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular Gas

1999 Toyota Paseo - 29/35 MPG - 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular Gas

2000 Honda Insight - 49/61MPG - 3 cyl, 1 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular Gas

2000 - Suzuki Swift - 31/38 MPG - 4 cyl, 1.3 L, Manual 5-spd, Regular Gas

2000 - Volkswagen Golf - 335/40 MPG - 4 cyl, 1.9 L, Manual 5-spd, Diesel

2002 - Toyota Prius -42/41 MPG -4 cyl, 1.5 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular Gas

2003 - Honda Civic Hybrid - 40/43 MPG - 4 cyl, 1.3 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios), LEAN-BURN, Regular Gas