With the likelyhood that gas prices will continue to rise over the long term, consider a Volkswagon Jetta Wagon TDI. It won't be fast like what you want but it will deliver on the milage and hauling capacity. Plus, these cars depreciate very little should you have to sell it for some reason. These days, it's better to go for what you need and not what you want.
Mr. Spindlelegs