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Location: St. Louis, MO
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New work vehicle

I have been looking for a new work vehicle and can't figure out what to get.

I run a commercial painting company and drive around the metropolitan area doing estimates, going to meetings, etc. I drive around 25 - 30,000 miles a year. Much less these days due to the gas prices. I have been driving suv's since I have been old enough to drink. Currently drive a Mountaineer and am used to that sized vehicle.

Req's

1. Good mpg. My company's gas usage is in the 6 figure range. We need to do better.
2. Room for 4 with a large trunk to haul the occasional emergency order of materials or a paint sprayer. I must admit, I can't remember the last time I delivered anything but it could happen at any time. The back seat needs to be big enough for 2 large car seats for the little ones. We use the Britax 5pt harness ones big enough to last until the kiddies don't need car seats - they really are quite large.
3. Has to be a luxury type vehicle below $50k or so.

I have found quite a few vehicles that meet my criteria except for the mpg requirement. They only things that get anywhere near 30 mpg in the city are small cars and I don't think I can deal with that. I'm not a Corolla type of guy.

What kind of mileage are the Cayennes getting around town?
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