u/ColumbusJewBlackets

I recently transitioned from working as a handyman into a white collar real estate job. My 2004 Chevy express van crapped out and isn't worth repairing and I want to sell my 2013 kia optima before it does the same.

I'm looking for a single vehicle that can sort of replace both. Looking for something I can drive daily for my new job and have room for a car seat in the back, while still being able to store tools and haul stuff for home projects.

The obvious answer is an extended cab pickup, but I don't have a garage and I'm not crazy about storing my stuff in the bed, even with a cover, though I could be talked into one.

Any suggestions that meet my criteria that isn't an extended cab pickup?

Budget: ~$30,000 maybe as much as 35k. Prefer used, 5 years old or less. In central Ohio. Gas mileage isn't main concern but a factor. Reliability and maintenance costs are important to me