Good car under $18k?

[ChinamanatNCSU]

So my parents are thinking about getting me a car since I actually found a job. I'm looking for a decent car for $18k or less. any suggestions? The only things I'm looking for are manual, and good gas mileage.

 

[Rallispec]

i know what you should get.


nissan ~ driven

 

[SyahM]

Are you looking for a used or a new car???
If used, you might settle with 99-01 Integra.
If new, I would say sentra or mazda portege.

 

[Perknose]

The new Mini. Sty-lee!

 

[Instagib]

Honda

 

[Rallispec]

Originally posted by: Perknose
The new Mini. Sty-lee!

My god NO!!! worst car ever.

you can pic up a fully, or at least pretty well loaded spec v or sentra se-r for under 18k. manual transmission, great fuel economy, and really great overall sporty cars.

 

[Perknose]

My god NO!!! worst car ever.

Yugo too far.

 

[NetworkDad]

2002 Honda Accord - DX 2.3 Value package. 15,700 @ Cars Direct

 

[Vette73]

Get A Saturn. Safe, good gas milage. And they have 2 door, small 4-door and large 4-door.

 

[Instagib]

Originally posted by: NccOps
2002 Honda Accord - DX 2.3 Value package. 15,700 @ Cars Direct

There you go.

 

[vi edit]

These would be my suggestions:

- VW GTi 1.8t
- Mazda MP5
- Sentra SE-R
- Focus SVT

 

[toant103]

Protege 5 or Sentra Spec V

 

[Tominator]

Ford Zx2 and save the remaing 5 grand!

 

[NutBucket]

Protege 5 would be nice. Plus the wagon would prolly give you lower insurance as well. Course, I can't come into a car thread and not recommend a Honda. That Accord for 15.7 is a good deal, but it has the non-Vtec 2.3, only 135 horsies. I would try for the LX with a 5 speed, assuming you don't mind a stick. For 16.5, also a CarsDirect price, you get all the power goodies inside and the 150 horse Vtec 2.3. Wow, 16.5, a dealer told me 20k last week, idiot.

 

[toant103]

man, a fully loaded ex v6 accord is only around $24k

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: toant103
man, a fully loaded ex v6 accord is only around $24k

Im not sure if that fits in his < 18k requirement...

 

[ChinamanatNCSU]

hehe yeah 24k is a tad too steep. hmm, the accord does sound nice. So carsdirect is a pretty good and secure place to buy cars from? I'll check it out

 

[StageLeft]

Sentra SE-R or SE-R Spec V
VW 1.8T

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
Sentra SE-R or SE-R Spec V
VW 1.8T

Any 1.8t would be pushin the 18k limit i believe... I think they are around 18.1 for a 1.8t jetta down here... If thats in your range though, GO FOR IT

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: toant103
Protege 5 or Sentra Spec V

 

[ndee]

Impreza

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: ChinamanatNCSU
hehe yeah 24k is a tad too steep. hmm, the accord does sound nice. So carsdirect is a pretty good and secure place to buy cars from? I'll check it out

check all the online places. autoweb, invoice dealers, vehicles online, autovantage, stoneage as well. ford direct if you're looking at fords.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: ChinamanatNCSU
hehe yeah 24k is a tad too steep. hmm, the accord does sound nice. So carsdirect is a pretty good and secure place to buy cars from? I'll check it out

check all the online places. autoweb, invoice dealers, vehicles online, autovantage, stoneage as well. ford direct if you're looking at fords.

and don't forget to keep up to date with Focus recalls, be sure to get roadside assistance oh yeah and join your local AAA because you'll need it.

 

[Thegonagle]

Honda Accord LX. Honda Civic EX. Those two, particularly the Accord (Civic EX is a bit too much for "just" a Civic, IMHO) would be at the top of my list if my new car budget was $18k.

 

[Jejunum]

subaru impreza 2.5 rs

yes im biased