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what kinda of hatchbacks should I be considering at $5000 - $6000 ?

alfa147x

alfa147x

Lifer
I am a big hatchback fan, and this would be my 2nd car coming from a 1994 nissan altima
the budget is $5000 - $6000



any suggestions will be looked at

thanks
~alfa147x
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2nd the Focus. Look for either the SVT or the '05-'07 Hatches, they come with the Duratec (Mazda) motor. It's more powerful, uses less fuel, and is more reliable as well. 2.0 is 136hp, 2.3 is 156hp IIRC, and both respond very well to bolt-ons.
 
Avoid the SVT focus if you want decent mileage.

Focus 5-dr hatchback
Protege 5
Hyundai Elantra GT Hatch
Kia Spectra 5



 
Originally posted by: Fmr12B
Hyundai Elantra GT Hatch
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It's funny. I bought a 2005 Elantra brand new for $12K as a "temporary" car that I could pay for in full for while between jobs. I ended up keeping it. I just love the little thing. Peppy 2.0 16V, tight handling, comfortable, not an all plasticy interior like a lot of American cars. Now... the hatchback I think looks a little funky. The car just doesn't look like it was ever meant to be a hatch. But if you could ever get over the looks and get one at a decent price, I can vouche for the Elantra.
 
BMW 318ti

It's not fast but you've got a nice solid car that won't break the bank when you fill it up. You could also go with a Saab 900, but just be absolutely sure you've got one that's been maintained.
 
Originally posted by: Tab
BMW 318ti

It's not fast but you've got a nice solid car that won't break the bank when you fill it up. You could also go with a Saab 900, but just be absolutely sure you've got one that's been maintained.
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damn it, cant find one near me 30518 :| thanks a lot folks
 
Originally posted by: Tab
BMW 318ti

It's not fast but you've got a nice solid car that won't break the bank when you fill it up. You could also go with a Saab 900, but just be absolutely sure you've got one that's been maintained.
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