Car recommedations

[Bear Chow]

Well I bought a VW Golf to save money on gas. When I first bought it the thought was I'm keeping it forever and can all the kids fit in the back. Funny two years ago they did, not so much now. That and the fact it's a deer magnet has me looking for something different.

Ok down to the meat of it and why I hate my current car. The golf's door seal is actually part of the roof, everytime I open the door snow falls right into the seat. It's very frustrating. I'm the guy who drives around with the windows open year round. 15 deg and sleating and my window is still down. The aerodynamics of the car pushes the rain right into my shoulder. It's nearly impossible to carry on a conversion due to noise and the back windows hum when opened.

What I'm looking for is model suggestions, I will be buying in six months. Good gas milage. Able to sit at stop light in the rain without getting drenched. Carry 5-6 people safely but not neccessaryly comfortably. It will hopefully be the last car I buy. Built within the last 8 years. I will never buy another NEW vehicle again.

Thanks