What's the best midsized car?

[WarSong]

Originally posted by: freebee
Hyundais are great cars, (perhaps not from the performance perspective) but with that warranty, you can't go wrong.

But you can get lower priced 4 cycl camrys and accords for under 20 grand fairly easily...you won't get the options and warranty you get on a hyundai, but you will get a better "name" plate...which is important to many people.

And don't buy a used car, you get a bad one and you'll regret it for the rest of your life.

I would take a quality 2 year old used car over a hyundai any day of the week.

edit: You should also take into consideration resale value. Take a look at how much older hyundai's are going for (and any other car you are considering) before you make your purchase.

 

[stevef]

this thread is turning into a flame thread. all i want is advice on a car, and some of you have done that and i thank you.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: stevef
this thread is turning into a flame thread. all i want is advice on a car, and some of you have done that and i thank you.

Well, now that that is settled 😉

Are you looking for a V6? Auto or manual transmission, etc. What kind of features do you want?? Would you rather get a low-end mid-size or a loaded compact?

You've got to give us more to go on 😀

 

[Zebo]

You say tomatoe, I say tomatoe.

It's a car to say this is a truck IMO is like saying a front wheel drive car is a sports car.

It's just my opinion that a portstrac os the best untilitarian car for around 20K. Of course he should test drive all the recomendations we provided and make his own choice based on his needs.

 

[Zebo]

Aphex
Was was an elcamino? Car or truck?

 

[RemyCanad]

Save up another 4k and get a WRX. 🙂

Other than that I have only drove 1 hyundai and it was a tyberon. ( don't know how to spell that) And I am a little over 6 foot 3 and there is no way I could fit in the car with out my legs killing me.

I have a question, why do people call turbo and super charged 4 cylinder cars rice burners? They burn the same amount of fule as cars with larger engines. They just don't wast as much by being naturaly asperated.

 

[mithrandir2001]

The Accord. From Honda.

You can get an 2002 LX sedan out the door for around $17K. So what if you have to get an Accord with a 4cyl and not a V6? If you buy a cheaper compact, you're still getting a 4cyl. Plus, when you step up to Accord/Camry level you are getting a lot more refinement. More room, comfort and safety and typically cheaper insurance.

 

[RossMAN]

Check out the 2002 Honda Accord SE which can be had for around $17,000 plus tax/license/title

 

[Pocatello]

You can never go wrong with an Accord V6 🙂, a used one for around 20K. I would rather buy a used Accord than a brand new Sonata.

 

[Pliablemoose]

NFS4, you miss the point of the Sport Trac, it's for folks to take their Latvian Elk Hound to the vet.

I have yet to see anything in the bed of a Sport Trac, hell, I have yet to see evidence of anything ever being in the bed of a Sport Trac. They all would have been better off with an Explorer or a pickup, or dare I say it, a V6 car with a trailer when needed.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
NFS4, you miss the point of the Sport Trac, it's for folks to take their Latvian Elk Hound to the vet.

I have yet to see anything in the bed of a Sport Trac, hell, I have yet to see evidence of anything ever being in the bed of a Sport Trac. They all would have been better off with an Explorer or a pickup, or dare I say it, a V6 car with a trailer when needed.

LOL, you'd be hard pressed to find anything in the back of a pickup around these parts except for Mexicans...😛😀

I laugh only b/c it's true 😀

 

[Pliablemoose]

stevef, local VW dealer (Dallas) is selling a TDI Jetta GL for $16,999 You might be able to get a similar deal locally.

Only applicable if you're into 40 mpg cars...