YACT: What car, new or used, for around or under $25k

[misle]

I'm graduating college in December and as soon as I get a job lined up, I need to get a new car (at least new to me). My 1996 Lumina (which I've never liked) has to go.

I've mainly been looking at hatchback/wagons, but I'm open to sedans as well.

 

[captains]

1980 f150...its the bomb....u can have it for $500

😀

 

[Accipiter22]

I'd say a Phantom, or at least the spare tire for one for about the price range you're in

 

[Fenixgoon]

geat a civic and a crotch rocket 😉

 

[Aves]

If I were getting a hatchback I'd get a 5-Door Mazda3 SP23 or a Saab 9-2X (assuming you can still get an employee discount).

 

[nakedfrog]

Definitely get a hatch/wagon if you're partial to them, as the practicality is great.

 

[misle]

I was really looking into the Mazda 3 Hatch and the Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix. But then a friend mentioned that she would get a 2-3 year old "nice" car. Such as something that originally sold for $40-60k. After looking around on AutoTrader.com, I definitely can find some $40k+ cars used for $25k. And I've never owned a new car, so I have no problem buying used.

Also, I have never looked into $40-60k cars because I can't afford them, but used I can...oh, the decisions.

 

[purbeast0]

2001 m3

/thread

(thats what I plan to get in about a year once I turn 25 and my insurance drops)

 

[JulesMaximus]

Subaru WRX.

 

[Calin]

But $40k cars will cost a small fortune to fix (or maybe a bigger fortune). Also, it will cost you more in other areas.
I have nothing against 2nd hand expensive cars, just consider extra prices you might need (or might not need) to pay

 

[randomlinh]

you know, i used to want an m3. but after sitting in the interior of pre 2000 bmw's... the interior just feels old (not as in for old ppl, but it just looks so dated). dunno about the new ones. i got a new car.. it'll be the only time i probably will 🙂

 

[thomsbrain]

Originally posted by: lnguyen
you know, i used to want an m3. but after sitting in the interior of pre 2000 bmw's... the interior just feels old (not as in for old ppl, but it just looks so dated). dunno about the new ones. i got a new car.. it'll be the only time i probably will 🙂

even the news ones are like, "this is what people get excited about?"