whats a good 90's model car thats good on gas mileage?

Mustang V-6 with a stick. In fact, almost any car with a six and either 5 or 6 speed will get highway mileage in the mid to upper twenties, while still giving you good performance.

Cars Thats Good On Gas

I agree with the s10, and pretty much anything honda. Also the acuras (integra, vigor, legend) would be a good choice. Anything toyota would probably be a good bet (corrola, tercel). Also I've heard a lot of good things about the Ford Focus - depends on if you like the look or not.

For that killer mix of good gas mileage and power/pick up, i gotta go with acura. The 90's models are reliable and peppy

the older chevy s10s any year, if it has a 4 cylinder engine in it with a 5 speed trans you could probably get a good 30 -35 mpg out of it and if you want more power you can get the s10 with the v6 in it but you will loose some mpg you will probably end up getting about 25-30 mpg with the v6 model that is with a 5 speed trans in it

Any Honda Civic or 4 cylinder Accord will meet your criteria.

Choose any Honda Civic or Accord, they have plenty of power and MPG.

Did you say you're going to be an Auto tech?

Civic or Accord with a 5 speed. They are responsive enough if you don't have the AC on.