YACT: Looking to buy my first car soon

[Stunt]

So I'm fresh out of university, didn't need a car at school, but now with a new job I will need one. I'm close to sealing off a job paying 55k (canadian) as a manager in training. The city is very cheap to live in, so I'd be able to bank serious coin.

Anyway, looking for:

a) a coupe
b) good fuel economy
c) not gutless (like to pass)
d) reliable, lasts in southern ontario (detriot like) winters
e) can be found used (i have an accident on my record)
f) preferably japanese, unless convinced otherwise (kinda goes with fuel economy and reliability)

PS. Does the accident make a big difference with a newer car?
How old do i have to go to make the difference, and would this be made up for with fuel cost (newer cars are way better on gas)

 

[edi sucks]

civic

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

55k Candian? A hyundai. Scratch that...a KIA.

 

[Ryan]

I don't see how the accident you had woudl have any effect on you PURCHASING a car. Now, your car insurance rates on the other hand....will be high REGUARDLESS of what kind of car you get.

 

[Actaeon]

What is your price range in USD?

Without knowing that, I'm going to suggest a Scion tC

Fulfills everything you require except the used part.

 

[Stunt]

Originally posted by: edi sucks
civic

Is the variable geared model worth it?
What do you think of the hatchback?
Manual or Auto? - i love to drive but have always had auto.

 

[geckojohn]

Originally posted by: Actaeon
What is your price range in USD?

Without knowing that, I'm going to suggest a Scion tC

Fulfills everything you require except the used part.

 

[geckojohn]

Get manual.. it's the only way to go. That shouldn't even be a question.

 

[Stunt]

Originally posted by: rbloedow
I don't see how the accident you had woudl have any effect on you PURCHASING a car. Now, your car insurance rates on the other hand....will be high REGUARDLESS of what kind of car you get.

Yeah...
I figured as much...but is an old car really going to offset this all that much?

 

[Ryan]

Originally posted by: Actaeon
What is your price range in USD?

Without knowing that, I'm going to suggest a Scion tC

Fulfills everything you require except the used part.

No Scions in Canada - he's out of luck.

 

M3.

 

[czech09]

Echo, Corolla.

 

[Stunt]

Originally posted by: Actaeon
What is your price range in USD?

Without knowing that, I'm going to suggest a Scion tC

Fulfills everything you require except the used part.

Can i get Scion in Canada?

USD price...well the cost of living will be low in this city, basically a car typical of a guy making 50k US in the States.

 

[Actaeon]

Originally posted by: rbloedow

Originally posted by: Actaeon
What is your price range in USD?

Without knowing that, I'm going to suggest a Scion tC

Fulfills everything you require except the used part.

No Scions in Canada - he's out of luck.

Sucks to be him. What about an Acura RSX? Are Acuras available in Canada?

 

[Ryan]

Once the new Civic comes out, Acura is releasing a new EL in Canada. The EL sells pretty well up there, even if it is a gussied up Civic. The new model should be decent

 

[Actaeon]

Originally posted by: Stunt

Originally posted by: Actaeon
What is your price range in USD?

Without knowing that, I'm going to suggest a Scion tC

Fulfills everything you require except the used part.

Can i get Scion in Canada?

USD price...well the cost of living will be low in this city, basically a car typical of a guy making 50k US in the States.

Why don't you just tell us how much you're looking to spend? There is no "typical car" for someone who makes a certain amount of money. I know some POOR people with expensive cars, and I know some RICH guys with cheap cars.

 

[Stunt]

Originally posted by: SampSon
M3.

I'd prolly look bad at the age of 22 walking into a company to manage men 2-3 times my age in that car...as much as I like them

Also, driving a nicer car than my bosses just doesn't look good.

 

[Stunt]

Originally posted by: Actaeon

Originally posted by: rbloedow

Originally posted by: Actaeon
What is your price range in USD?

Without knowing that, I'm going to suggest a Scion tC

Fulfills everything you require except the used part.

No Scions in Canada - he's out of luck.

Sucks to be him. What about an Acura RSX? Are Acuras available in Canada?

My short list of my own was RSX, Civic, Celica...thought others could maybe add to the list...

 

[kpunc]

Audi S4, don't get anything else!

 

[Stunt]

Originally posted by: rbloedow
Once the new Civic comes out, Acura is releasing a new EL in Canada. The EL sells pretty well up there, even if it is a gussied up Civic. The new model should be decent

What is the difference over the Civic, i noticed JDP put Honda over Acura in reliability.

 

[Ryan]

Originally posted by: Stunt

Originally posted by: Actaeon

Originally posted by: rbloedow

Originally posted by: Actaeon
What is your price range in USD?

Without knowing that, I'm going to suggest a Scion tC

Fulfills everything you require except the used part.

No Scions in Canada - he's out of luck.

Sucks to be him. What about an Acura RSX? Are Acuras available in Canada?

My short list of my own was RSX, Civic, Celica...thought others could maybe add to the list...

Ever think about the Acura EL?

 

[Ryan]

Originally posted by: Stunt

Originally posted by: rbloedow
Once the new Civic comes out, Acura is releasing a new EL in Canada. The EL sells pretty well up there, even if it is a gussied up Civic. The new model should be decent

What is the difference over the Civic, i noticed JDP put Honda over Acura in reliability.

Nothing - better styling, and more "luxury" touches.

 

Originally posted by: Stunt

Originally posted by: SampSon
M3.

I'd prolly look bad at the age of 22 walking into a company to manage men 2-3 times my age in that car...as much as I like them

Also, driving a nicer car than my bosses just doesn't look good.

Kill your boss.

 

[Stunt]

Originally posted by: Actaeon

Originally posted by: Stunt

Originally posted by: Actaeon
What is your price range in USD?

Without knowing that, I'm going to suggest a Scion tC

Fulfills everything you require except the used part.

Can i get Scion in Canada?

USD price...well the cost of living will be low in this city, basically a car typical of a guy making 50k US in the States.

Why don't you just tell us how much you're looking to spend? There is no "typical car" for someone who makes a certain amount of money. I know some POOR people with expensive cars, and I know some RICH guys with cheap cars.

I suck at budgeting...I'm normally cheap, but i've never had a steady cash flow with perminent expenses

 

[Stunt]

Originally posted by: SampSon

Originally posted by: Stunt

Originally posted by: SampSon
M3.

I'd prolly look bad at the age of 22 walking into a company to manage men 2-3 times my age in that car...as much as I like them

Also, driving a nicer car than my bosses just doesn't look good.

Kill your boss.

Haha, i'll just walk in and take over the company