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Best "low end" car?

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FreshPrince

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What's the best low end car in the market today?

Not looking for anything fancy...just something to get from point A to point B.

So far...the Corolla looks good.
 
Something used? 😛

If new, a j-body would work. With the discounts and promos GM's throwing around, expect several grand off MSRP. Even more from a last-year's model.

- M4H
 
Originally posted by: AgaBooga
Corolla or Accord - Both are very reliable short term and long term assuming you get it regular oil changes
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heh...that's not low-end.

I think the Suzuki Aerio, Kia Spectra (its a pretty nice car actually), Hynduai Elantra and Accent fit the bill.

Can't go wrong with either of them.
 
Originally posted by: mAdD INDIAN
Originally posted by: AgaBooga
Corolla or Accord - Both are very reliable short term and long term assuming you get it regular oil changes
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heh...that's not low-end.

I think the Suzuki Aerio, Kia Spectra (its a pretty nice car actually), Hynduai Elantra and Accent fit the bill.

Can't go wrong with either of them.
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Only thing wrong is they are the worst for resale (according to http://www.edmunds.com). I wouldn't get one brand new if I didn't plan on keeping it forever (for eventual use as a 2nd car.)
 
Not sure as far as what you're looking for... but I plan on picking up a used F-150... 3-4 years old. Fairly cheap, fun trucks, and VERY cheap to insure. With all the power adder kits for them, it can be a bit of a hot rod too =)
 
Originally posted by: boyRacer
A Scion. 😉
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I'm probably alone on this, but I like the xB. It's got boxy styling, but it's not fugly like the Element. It's a great value, has tons of storage space, promises toyota reliability, and supposedly is pretty fun to drive.
 
Originally posted by: mAdD INDIAN
Originally posted by: AgaBooga
Corolla or Accord - Both are very reliable short term and long term assuming you get it regular oil changes
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heh...that's not low-end.

I think the Suzuki Aerio, Kia Spectra (its a pretty nice car actually), Hynduai Elantra and Accent fit the bill.

Can't go wrong with either of them.
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hehe... I've been looking at/reading about mclarens, saleens, ferrari's, porchse carrera GT's, etc. all day so yeah, my mind is elsewhere
 
I like the corolla, the base engine is noticeably stronger than the civic's base engine. Plus A/C and CD is standard.
 
Originally posted by: Mani
Originally posted by: boyRacer
A Scion. 😉
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I'm probably alone on this, but I like the xB. It's got boxy styling, but it's not fugly like the Element. It's a great value, has tons of storage space, promises toyota reliability, and supposedly is pretty fun to drive.
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Yeah the xB is more popular... i see maybe at least 5 a day. 🙂 Must be a cool car just to drag your friends around. I like the xA more though. 😀
 
Originally posted by: FreshPrince
What's the best low end car in the market today?

Not looking for anything fancy...just something to get from point A to point B.

So far...the Corolla looks good.
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go for the 10-20 year old market segment.

I mean, I would take a 1990 Grand Marquis over a 2004 Escort in a second. And I would pocket the 10000 I would save.
 
Why buy a new POS for $13,000 when you can get a 2-3 year old pretty decent car for $13,000 ????

I've never understood this. If you look at cars 3-5 years old, you'll often pay HALF of what they sold for new. So your $13,000 = $26,000 of car. Work the math out on your total cost of ownership, factoring in selling the car in 4-5 years and see how screwed you get when you buy a new car.

If you're determined to have a "newer" car than that - look at vehicles which are 1-2 years old. These are often up for sale from people who couldn't afford them, had a lifestyle change, or are habitual new car buyers. Even there, your $13,000 may buy you $17,000 worth of car - which again puts you into one higher "quality bracket" than you were before.

(I just bought a 2001 SUV with 5 months of warranty left.. original sticker ~ $33,000 - I paid $15,200.)
 
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