If not Camry, then what?

[maat55]

I suggest a Ford Taurus.

[disneysteve]

How much do you want to spend? How old can the car be and how many miles?

I don't think I'd go older than 3 years and that would hopefully put me under about 36K miles. I like lightly used, perhaps a car coming off lease.

[Daylily]

Subaru Outback. I love the AWD in the winter. It might not be necessary for you since you have a short commute.

[safari]

I recommend reading the owner's reviews on Edmunds.com for the models that you're considering.

[rennigade]

Consumer Reports rated the camry 09s as a problem car. Apparently for the 09, they redesigned the engine for a 6 speed auto transmission? Supposed to be better on gas i guess. It's new so it's been having issues. The corolla was the 2nd most reliable car. The honda civic was #1, even though they're horribly designed inside. Gotta love the E brake design and position in the 09 civics...are you freakin kidding me honda!?