Needing some advice on fuel efficient vehicles with the factors of insurance and safety.?

Bruno Galasso: As far as the insurance...you picked high performance versions of the Civic and Cobalt, thus the insurance premium. If you can tolerate the slower versions (i know, it's tough) you could bring those premiums down somewhat. Of course, going to an Auto/Diesel School with a boring car isn't fun either.What's your course of study...if it is Diesel, then get the cummins. ;)...Show more

Voncile Slaubaugh: It seems that you are trying to balance owning a small vehicle with owning a truck. It is a little like the apples and oranges thing. Most people would own a truck because they need one and can afford to pay the extra expenses associated with a boxy vehicle designed to haul loads. If they need a cheaper vehicle for commuting they might get a smaller vehicle. It sounds like you don't want to give up the bigger vehicle. There are cheaper alternatives. I think the Ram is one of the worst vehicles for gas mileage. The Sprinter is much better and it is! a diesel. I would suggest you haul down whatever you need and then sell the vehicle or start a hauling business on the weekends to make the vehicle pay for itself....Show more