haha, Im definitely not buying a car solely to save money 
but was looking to get something more utilitarian than our current second car.
what you have mentioned is true for any higher mileage used car right? already having repair bills starting to add up on the gf’s catera, so thats a wash as far as im concerned. looking to gain cargo capacity and fuel savings.
fit or yaris is definitely too small for the things im looking to haul/move. my friend has a caliber hatch and i can haul more stuff in my aura due to its larger trunk and extended wheelbase.