Hi, I've been working for a window & door manufacturer for about 12 years. I'm a semi-retired rock 'n' roll musician. I've always driven compact cars as I like the nimble handling. Now I'm near my middle 50s and am tired of "falling into and dragging myself out" of compact cars so I looked at and bought a KIA Rondo. Very easy in and out. I'll give up a little gas mileage as my last car was an '04 Saturn ION. Great mileage with 30 mpg city and 32-35 highway mpg. at 75 mph. So far I'm getting about 22 mpg. combination with the Rondo. I am so pleased with this car that I think I'll buy another KIA in about 4 or 5 years. It's our third KIA and with the way they treat you at the dealership and the specials as far as rebates and customer loyalty, who would have to buy a new vehicle for less than 20K. It rides like a luxury car and is real snappy for a 2.4 litre 4 cylinder engine. Also if I have to go play at a gig I've got lots of cargo space for my gear, and I do have some music gear. All in all, I love my KIA Rondo.