New Car for around $20k?

WHSLacrossekid · Dec 9, 2003

My mother wants to get a new car but she can only afford $20,000. I told her good luck in that price range. She wants something really sporty. She likes Trans Am's/Camaro's but ofcourse they're out of production and her price range. what should she look at?

ajpa123 · Dec 9, 2003

tell us more

what climate do you live in
is a 2 seater of any kind ok?
auto or manual tranny,

and i assume that real while drive is preferred right... ?

WHSLacrossekid · Dec 9, 2003

Pennsylvania. Snow in the winter
2-Seater isn't good. Must be 4 seats
Auto

alphatarget1 · Dec 9, 2003

Originally posted by: WHSLacrossekid
Pennsylvania. Snow in the winter
2-Seater isn't good. Must be 4 seats
Auto

RWD in winter? i wouldn't bet on it. are you looking at domestics or imports?

Syringer · Dec 9, 2003

Base RSX.

ajpa123 · Dec 9, 2003

mazda 6 would be a good fit i think

but go here and do some due diligence.

AJ.

WHSLacrossekid · Dec 9, 2003

Originally posted by: alphatarget1

Originally posted by: WHSLacrossekid
Pennsylvania. Snow in the winter
2-Seater isn't good. Must be 4 seats
Auto

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RWD in winter? i wouldn't bet on it. are you looking at domestics or imports?

I drive a Mustang in the winter, so it's not that bad....

WHSLacrossekid · Dec 9, 2003

Originally posted by: ajpa123
mazda 6 would be a good fit i think

but go here and do some due diligence.

AJ.

thanks for that link. i was thinking mazda6 too but i doubt she'll go for the style....we'll see

OS · Dec 9, 2003

Originally posted by: WHSLacrossekid
Pennsylvania. Snow in the winter
2-Seater isn't good. Must be 4 seats
Auto

I dunno man, first you say sporty, like an fbody then you say 4 seats and autos.

Most coupes don't really have usable 2 rear seats.

Have her take a look/testdrive an accord coupe/sedan. Since it has to be auto, 5 speed auto fits the bill kind of nicely. Handling is good too.

ajpa123 · Dec 9, 2003

Originally posted by: WHSLacrossekid

Originally posted by: ajpa123
mazda 6 would be a good fit i think

but go here and do some due diligence.

AJ.

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thanks for that link. i was thinking mazda6 too but i doubt she'll go for the style....we'll see

Hi,

how comes she won't go for the Mazda 6's styling when she likes trans am/camaros.. both are sporty?

i gotta know.. lol

AJ.

mugs · Dec 9, 2003

I find it interesting that a thread looking for cars > $30k will get plenty of posts, but one looking for cars < $20k gets very few. Anyway, I agree with OS that you should look at Hondas. Make your mom learn how to drive a stick, she could save $1000 there.

WHSLacrossekid · Dec 9, 2003

Originally posted by: OS

Originally posted by: WHSLacrossekid
Pennsylvania. Snow in the winter
2-Seater isn't good. Must be 4 seats
Auto

Click to expand...

I dunno man, first you say sporty, like an fbody then you say 4 seats and autos.

Most coupes don't really have usable 2 rear seats.

Have her take a look/testdrive an accord coupe/sedan. Since it has to be auto, 5 speed auto fits the bill kind of nicely. Handling is good too.

Dude, last time I checked F-bodys have 4 seats and come in automatic. I've been in a camaro, trans am, and mustang and the backseats are fine for non-adults

WHSLacrossekid · Dec 9, 2003

Originally posted by: mugsywwiii
I find it interesting that a thread looking for cars > $30k will get plenty of posts, but one looking for cars < $20k gets very few. Anyway, I agree with OS that you should look at Hondas. Make your mom learn how to drive a stick, she could save $1000 there.

I'd be afraid to take her out with a stick car. Last time was 5-6 years ago. She test drove one and accidentally put in in neutral and rolled down a hill and panicked. almost hit the car behind us. lol

thedarkwolf · Dec 9, 2003

Originally posted by: WHSLacrossekid

Originally posted by: alphatarget1

Originally posted by: WHSLacrossekid
Pennsylvania. Snow in the winter
2-Seater isn't good. Must be 4 seats
Auto

Click to expand...

RWD in winter? i wouldn't bet on it. are you looking at domestics or imports?

Click to expand...

I drive a Mustang in the winter, so it's not that bad....

Well there you go. A base GT is right under $20k or atleast they were last year.

thomsbrain · Dec 9, 2003

a base mini s is almost exactly 20 grand.

IamElectro · Dec 9, 2003

How about the Neon SRT is sporty 4 seats and under 20k. Second fastest car chrysler currently has in production top speed 153mph.

thedarkwolf · Dec 9, 2003

The srt is manual only

Anubis · Dec 9, 2003

Originally posted by: thomsbrain
a base mini s is almost exactly 20 grand.

its manual and barley a 4 seater

DivideBYZero · Dec 10, 2003

How about a V6 Mustang. I hear they can do 110 in the qtr mile........

murphy55d · Dec 10, 2003

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
How about a V6 Mustang. I hear they can do 110 in the qtr mile........

LOL

Turkish · Dec 10, 2003

Tell her to turn-in her high school for showing Gone With The Wind to public, and she might get a couple more grand $$$ I hear those V6 Pustangs do a good job on donut-ways.

Edit: Oh damn it, I feel bad for saying that stuff...

Why did you have to lie to a bunch of people on Internet?

For your mom, if she likes the styling, a Mini Cooper would be a good choice

Those cars are sweet

I don't know about Mustang... especially cold/icy PA weather.. umm no.

Goodluck to your mom @ car search.

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