Best new car under $25k?

[meksta]

RULE #1: Anything goes except for Minivans and SUVs and Pickup I guess that leaves sedans and coupes...

RULE #2: Preferably MSRP and not invoice price with rebates etc etc....

RULE #3: WRX not allowed...."It doesn't look good", she said.



I need to go car shopping with my gf this weekend...

 

[EDoG2K]

RSX Type-S?

I like the mazda protege 5 as well... maybe if you get a turbocharger for it too.

 

[MonkOnXanax]

how about the toyota matrix? (pontiac vibe)

 

[Flat]

Mini Cooper S

 

[EDoG2K]

Well if its for a girl it makes a bit of a difference... they tend not to rev the engine real high and race and such.... so maybe just get her a Honda. Accords are nice.

 

[Stifko]

Check out the VWs. A base Jetta or Golf can be had for that price I think. Or get her the ultimate chick car, the Cabriolet!

 

[cjchaps]

Let her know you don't see much of the outside when you are driving it... then test drive one and see what see thinks about it after that.



<< RULE #3: WRX not allowed...."It doesn't look good", she said. >>

 

[stev0]

grand prix gtp

 

[Vegito]

my sister was debating on golf, gti, sentra se-r and I told her about matrix.. looks like we're getting a matrix.. I like the xrs with 180hp but it doesn't have 4wd..

which is better ? 4wd or 180 hp ?

BTW, anyone know whats the avg current apr for cars are ?

 

[Mister T]

Nissan Maxima/Altima...

A friend of mine just picked up a 2002 Maxima SE with sunroof and auto transmission for 22.9K

 

[4824guy]

Pontiac Grand Prix GT or supercharged GTP

Buick Regal

 

[jcuadrado]

<< Check out the VWs. A base Jetta or Golf can be had for that price I think. Or get her the ultimate chick car, the Cabriolet! >>



Jetta's are cheaper...I got a 2001 GLS VR6 auto, no leather stickered at under 23...unless they went up....nice car BTW...she'll love it...my girl does..plus I think the V6's come with 210 ponies..not too shabby

 

[arcain]

I think the Mini Cooper S is pretty sweet. Would be cool to have. Not that I can really afford it. Not that I need two cars for just myself.

 

[Dark4ng3l]

Hmmm if that 25 000$ U$ than may I suggest a brand new ferrari?
seriousely get a Camaro before they go out of production

 

[Time2Kill]

Definately go for a Camaro....you can even get a V8 Camaro for under 25K and I think a V6 is around $18K if memory serves me correct

My Camaro

 

[FinalLastt]

<< Nissan Maxima/Altima...

A friend of mine just picked up a 2002 Maxima SE with sunroof and auto transmission for 22.9K >>



Wow
That is a great deal
I myself is in the market for a Maxima. 2002 SE
22.9K ... umm. if you don't mind me asking.
where did he buy it from?

 

[ThaGrandCow]

Check out the Lancer EVO.

I've been waiting for years for them to bring it over to the states. Now I just have to save up the money. It's a beautiful car, very fast, and is everything I've wanted in a car since I started looking at cars years ago.

 

[brxndxn]

Fastest car for the price: CAMARO Z-28.. (also last year in production) .. $23k only!

 

[busmaster11]

Altima, best bang for the buck, for sure...

She might rather drive a jetta 1.8 gti though, those are also sweet... Go for one of these and you'll be happy...

 

[toant103]

Altima

 

[badluck]

Infiniti G20 --- very nice, and you don't see them "as" much as many other cars in that price range. I know a lot of people have them now, but my family has bought Infiniti's for 10 years now and rarely have problems with them -

 

[mithrandir2001]

The Accord by Honda. Quite Possibly The World's Most Perfect Mainstream Sedan.

 

[KokomoGST]

Toyota Matrix doesn't have real AWD... it only engages when traction is lost... that's a BAD thing... so that means a default to the 180hp. Enjoy!

If you don't mind the "inconvenience" of a roadster and want a fun car... Toyota MR2 Spyder, you can even get the SMG if "she" doesn't know how to use a clutch. The RSX TypeS is slow... Altima's good... you can almost afford an Audi A4...



<< Check out the Lancer EVO >>

Unfortunately, not only is the Evo VII not out yet in the states (2003 as a 2004 model)... it'll be outside of his price range at 28-29K.

 

[Kelvrick]

<< Check out the Lancer EVO.

I've been waiting for years for them to bring it over to the states. Now I just have to save up the money. It's a beautiful car, very fast, and is everything I've wanted in a car since I started looking at cars years ago. >>

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You're talking about the Lancer OZ-Rally edition?

BAhahahaa! Oh wait... Why am I laughing? Oh yea. Bwhahhahahaaaaa... 4 cylinders at 120hp. If you wait a bit, you can catch the real lancers.

 

[teriba]

VW Golf, I have a 2000 Golf GLS, it's sweet!