YACT: ~15k for a used commuter car...

[Shyatic]

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
What are your priorities?

Mileage, fun to drive, all out HP, what?

Gas mileage is one.. fun to drive not really, reasonable power (I am not driving a 90hp Toyota Echo if you get my drift), and interior comfort. The mazda3 hits on all those areas, though I had thought to get a used Audi A4 as well... just a bit hesitant with electrical problems

 

[franksta]

If you absolutely must buy an import get a WRX. Otherwise get a Focus.

 

[zoiks]

Originally posted by: Perknose
Brand spanking new Honda Fit ftw. Nobody will ever mistake it for an American car, if that's what floats your boat, and it's a Honda that is actually built in Japan.

Imagine that!

And NOTHING beats new!

I'm about to buy an infiniti but I hate buying from dealers. I don't want the hassle, rundowns and that digging notion that I somehow got stiffed.

 

[krunchykrome]

Originally posted by: ViviTheMage
get a VW TDI....50~~MPG diesel

How is that VW you bought a while back doing? Any problems with it?

 

[krunchykrome]

Originally posted by: LS20
nissan 3 series hatchback
civic si hatchback
volvo stationwagons if you live in area w/ snow

OMG, Nissan is coming out with a 3 series? Mazda and BMW are going to be pissed

 

[trmiv]

Originally posted by: zoiks

Originally posted by: Perknose
Brand spanking new Honda Fit ftw. Nobody will ever mistake it for an American car, if that's what floats your boat, and it's a Honda that is actually built in Japan.

Imagine that!

And NOTHING beats new!

I'm about to buy an infiniti but I hate buying from dealers. I don't want the hassle, rundowns and that digging notion that I somehow got stiffed.

Email the internet/fleet manager at a dealership and deal only with them, you won't have any of those problems.

 

[travisray2004]

I would get a Jetta VG Turbo. They are nice, and last a long while.

 

[jagec]

$15k for a commuter?

Buy one for $2-4k, and spend the rest on something meaningful.

 

[AdamK47]

Based on your original post I would have to recommend a Chevy Cobalt.

 

[JEDI]

Originally posted by: Scribe
Give me some ideas. NOTHING AMERICAN (I hate American cars!)

Thanks all!

2000-2002 Chevy Prism LSi (aka Corolla w/a GM tag)

2005 Mazda3i

 

[RichieZ]

IS300?

 

[skyking]

Originally posted by: jagec
$15k for a commuter?

Buy one for $2-4k, and spend the rest on something meaningful.

like the first 4 years of a roth IRA. Drop 4 grand a year into one for the next 35 years, and you'll have a million plus ( way plus!) when you retire.

 

[mwmorph]

Sex on Wheels

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Convertible sex on wheels</a>

 

[jcuadrado]

2001 Jaguar S Type? Not sure how good the car is...but it sure is stylish for under 15k