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We have a used Lexus RX350- they are a lot more than that new, but our five year old one was just above that range I think. I really really like it. We had a sedan before and this is so much easier with the car seat and stuff. But, we don't put that many miles on it so the difference in gas mileage isn't that noticeable, unlike if we had a daily driving commute.

My husband just got a 2013 Honda Accord Sport that he LOVES. And I love driving it every chance I get.

@Foodnerd81: This is what I have too. It was right in your price range listed above, even including an extended warranty. Mine was a certified Lexus, so it came with a 3 year full extended warranty (not just one that covers like only certain parts, etc. - full warranty like on a new vehicle) and then I extended it for an additional 2 years for an added fee.

I don't have an issue with gas mileage, but then again I had a full size SUV before (Toyota 4runner), so I'm not expecting or used to getting 40mpg! They do take premium gas only, so that's an added expense.

Is that HR-V a two door?......i don't see a handle on the back door. I would always go for the four door with kids. It might be a suicide door, I don't know.

I'm kind of lame and always go for practical. Because all the little nuances kind of piss me off over time.

NM i see that it's a four door!

@blackbird: they are fancy now and the door handle is like on the top back kinda hidden!

I had wanted to go for the Nissan Juke, but DH loves his Honda's (we have a CRV) so he wants me to get the HRV too.

Prior to the CRV he had a FIT and I didn't love it. Plus I need AWD.

No help but just wanted to say that I am also in love with the HRV. We have a Fit and I love it but have always wanted a "Fit" with AWD and this new car really looks perfect. Have you done a test drive?

@runnerd: How about a Nissan Rogue, Juke, or Murano? The Murano is pricier, but you might be able to negotiate down. We have a 2015 Pathfinder and LOVE it. It's DH's primary car, but it's our family car wherever we go, and we love every last thing about it from the look to the improved gas mileage (Pathfinders used to be horrid on gas mileage), and once we test drove it, it was very clear that it was superior over all of the other makes.

We have 2 Priuses! A 2006 and a 2008 (we bought both of them used within the past couple of years). I LOVE my Prius! It is great on gas mileage (about 43 mpg), and I really like having a hatchback. Fits my carseat without a problem. In 2013, we were driving a Prius (yes, we've had 3 lol), and we got into a really bad car accident. We were hit from behind by a drunk driver going about 70 mph (we were going 20 mph). We walked away mostly unhurt (one of my friends has some minor neck issues now, but had neck issues before). This made me always want a Prius because I feel really safe in it.

@runnerd: I'm considering trading my Versa in for a Mazda 5 (the micro van).

@ms.line: did you by chance try out your carseat in the back of the HR-V? I'm curious as to what will fit.

@runnerd: Have you thought about the Prius V? We love it. It has so much space in the back. The mileage isn't as great as a regular Prius but it's better than a lot of cars. We just drove it it in the mountains and it worked great powering up and going down the mountains.
We bought the car through our credit union that we got a loan from too - they were able to get a good price for us and the color and model that we wanted.

@runnerd: I drive a Prius and I love it. It is really fuel efficient, I'm getting an average of 47mpg over the 4 years I've owned it. It is also comfortable and has a good amount of trunk space.

I'd consider a Chevy Equinox. I love mine, it's so roomy. And with your price point, you could get a great deal.

My mom got a HR-V a few weeks ago and loves it! Have you considered a Subaru? I'm dying for a Crosstrek, and the Impreza hatch backs are great too - all have 4wheel drive. I have a 2007 Impreza right now and enjoy it so much.

It doesn't win much in the looks category, but I recommend a Subaru Forester. It was the runner up in my last car search, and the deciding factor was only tow rating and the fact that it isn't assembled in the states (which are both important to me but not to most people )