starting new car search

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I'm driving a six year old Saturn, which has 95,000 miles on it, and has a manual transmission. The family van is almost paid off, so I'll be buying a new vehicle soon. I drive about 300 each week to/from work, so gas mileage is a pretty big decision factor (Saturn gets high 30s MPG), and I use the van almost exclusively when not commuting. I do not want another manual transmission. My car enables me to travel long distances quickly and comfortably - it does not represent my status or penis.

I have not researched in any depth yet, but I have some ideas and thought I'd put them out there for everybody to comment on, and solicit recommendations at the same time.

I love the look of the Dodge Magnum.

It seems like the Chevy Impala is roomy enough to live in, compared to my Saturn. I've heard or read that it has (or is available with) a feature that reduces the number of cylinders firing when they're not needed. Could be an improvement in MPG.

Toyota Camri seems to be low(ish) cost, low maintenance, high(er) resale value. I've heard lots of anecdotal praise for the Camri from friends and relatives.

Comments and recommendations, please.