jscott2135 what is your budget? Are you looking at a sedan, CUV, wagon, hatchback?
VW SportsWagen!
- It's got a ton of cargo room, pretty nice interior, depending on trim and should have some nice back seats.
- In about 2 years the 2015 Golf Sportswagen version will come down in price close to $10k for 50k mile, currently they sit around $15k used. The previous version called the Jetta (it is still based on the Golf) Sporstwagen ran from 2009-2014, and had two redesigns, I would look in 2012 or later.
Also your run of the mill: Honda CR-V, Toyota Rav 4, Nissan Rogue, Mazda CX-5. Those are CUVs but get decent gas milage and good cargo room. You also get to join the SUV/CUV craze frey. Plenty of those being sold on craigslist.