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Thinking about buying my mom a car...help me pick one!

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$14k will almost buy a brand new Camry/Accord. I know my dad bought out '01 for $14k. Only thing was it has a 5-speed. I'd check the loss-leader ads. You'd be shocked at what's in there (I know I am).
 
Originally posted by: FreshPrince
Originally posted by: Pocatello
I bet your mom will be happy with a Camry.

ya, but how fun would it be if I showed her the candy apple red mustang 😀

Unless the Mustang is a GT with 5-speed manual transmission, stick with the Camry.
 
As far as moms go, I'll just say that my mom likes her 2003 Civic LX, and chose that over a Corolla after driving both.

Her price was right around $14,000 for a 5 speed.
 
Well my mother wants to buy herself a new car in a few months but asked me what to get. She did say it should be sporty looking but still be practical.

Mazda 3 says I!

She looks at it online and at local Mazda dealer and says "I like it, this is what I want" 🙂
 
The Mazda3 would be a nice pick for sure. I'd prefer that over a Camry. Ask her what she thinks of it. Maybe mom wants something with good looks and some zoom zoom 😉 🙂
 
I kinda like the Civic ... so i'd say civic ... plus i wouldn't see my mom in a mazda 3 or 6 ....
If you don't like the Civic, i'd suggest the elantra ... good car for the money.
Now if you don't like that, well you could try to get a good deal on an Accord.
 
Originally posted by: IshmaelLeaver
Scion.

why did that thought never occur to me?


YES! get the Scion! xB, your mum will love you more! 😛 🙂

(no, seriously, Scion is a good choice, but it depends on your mum if she would like something that radical and hip)

 
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