PaulC,

Can one really find a new 'Luddite' vehicle in the US? Well you said 'no trucks' but you did say 'vehicle' and you didn't say it had to be a car. My vote - A MOPED.
If it HAS to be a car, I think you can still buy the cheapest Hyundai, Kia or Suzuki without automatic, ABS, power steering or electric windows.

Happy Motoring, Mark

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