well i can understand if its getting 12 mpg its got more problems, oh man i couldnt even go into how much i have in my truck, but maintainance costs dont really work that way
if you want to drive like mario then a subaru with the turbo is more what you need for a DD but i am guessing a parent is partly to blame for that choice
i mean we all know your first choice would be a twin turbo supra