Good cars under $20,000? What would you buy?

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tweakmm

Lifer
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If I was going to get a new sub $20k car I'd get the Mazda 3. Then again, I'm not going to buy a new car until I can afford to get a new BMW.
 
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PowerMacG5

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Originally posted by: notfred
Originally posted by: Chiropteran
Originally posted by: Marauder911
Originally posted by: Chiropteran
Ford Mustang GT.
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How much crack are you smoking?
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What other rear-wheel drive V8 powered car can you get brand new under $20k?
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Uh, the Mustang GT starts at over $24k.
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Yup, look at my post under yours (we managed at the same time). I gave a link for him to look at too.
 
Mermaidman

Mermaidman

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Honda seems to be trying to move the Civic, so I bet you can get a good price on one. Spend the difference to rice up your new ride :p

(Oh--and thank you for this thread--I was beginning to wonder if I was the only one on ATOT who isn't driving a $30K+ car. Are you guys all rich or what??)
 
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Excelsior

Lifer
May 30, 2002
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Also..another reason to get the tC is so that you could post all of your experiences with it, etc....and post pics.
 
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Chiropteran

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Originally posted by: Marauder911

Yup, look at my post under yours (we managed at the same time). I gave a link for him to look at too.
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Mustang GT 2004 $19,503 from carsdirect.com. After taxes, a hair over $20k maybe. That MSRP does not include the $3000 rebate going on.
 
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MazerRackham

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My friend just bought a 2004 Honda Civic EX 4-door with manual transmission for $17,100 including tax, license and title. The bad part is that it's a Civic, but the good part is that it's a Civic. ;) Unparalleled resale value and reliability. I think anything else is a waste of money... but that's just IMHO.
 
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conjur

No Lifer
Jun 7, 2001
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Mazda 3s, 5-speed....hands down.

You should even be able to get a no-frills Mazda 6i for under $20k.


I almost bought a 3s but the rear legroom/trunk space of the 6i won out.
 
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AntMan530

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Originally posted by: Acanthus
I honestly wouldnt buy new. Certified acura/lexus with 100k mile warranty for me :)
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Yeah! Good point! but its so nice driving a brand new car thats never been owned by anyone else. great feeling.
 
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notfred

Lifer
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Originally posted by: conjur
Mazda 3s, 5-speed....hands down.

You should even be able to get a no-frills Mazda 6i for under $20k.


I almost bought a 3s but the rear legroom/trunk space of the 6i won out.
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If I get the 3, I'll probably get the hatchback. I haven't driven one yet, but that might fix the trunk space issue :)
 
StageLeft

StageLeft

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I would be unlikely to buy a new car, since they represent such a poor choice from bang for buck.

So, right now if I had $20k I'd get a 2003 maxima with few miles, fully loaded SE.
Cavilier, Sunfire & Ion
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I'd rather walk :)
 
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