Sounds like you want a mazda5
I'll sell you my 2008 Volvo C30 for $4000. Has 128k miles, I did the timing belt, plugs, accessory belts, etc at 120k miles. Only issue with it from your requirements is mine is an automatic.
In reply to lnlds :
Suggestions like that are exactly why I come here to ask. I've completely neglected to search for manual transmission 5s
It’s a bit tough to get a 5 in that price range, but it can be done toward the upper end. Sometimes people have a harder time selling the MT cars though, so they may take less than asking. It pays to be a weirdo who wants a mini-mini van with a manual trans. The MPGs are not gonna be as good as the Scion.
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