YACT: what new cars are there out there at the 16K price point?

[MikeMike]

4 door sedan.

those are my main requirements. im trying to figure out what cars i still need to test drive, and what ones are actually out there.

i can think of the
Cobalt
Civic
Sentra
Corolla

are there any others out there? they dont HAVE to be sedans, but they have to get good mpg (24 city+)

thanks

MIKE

 

[Aves]

Mazda 3

 

[miri]

My Scion TC was $15950

 

[Demo24]

used Subarus. Actually you can probably get a Impreza 2.5rs for just about 16k. Talking to a dealer yesterday and they sell them new but as used. So they cut off a decent amount off the price

 

[Pocahontas]

Originally posted by: miri
My Scion TC was $15950

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: Pocahontas

Originally posted by: miri
My Scion TC was $15950

i see 2 doors.... did you not read?

MIKE

 

[miri]

what new cars are there out there at the 16K price point?

are there any others out there? they dont HAVE to be sedans, but they have to get good mpg (24 city+)

My Scion TC now gets over 29 mpg city driving

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: miri

what new cars are there out there at the 16K price point?

are there any others out there? they dont HAVE to be sedans, but they have to get good mpg (24 city+)

My Scion TC now gets over 29 mpg city driving

well, i ment they have to have 4 doors, so like the Matrix, or the Vue

MIKE

 

[miri]

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1

well, i ment they have to have 4 doors, so like the Matrix, or the Vue

MIKE

Ok, sorry, disregard my posts

 

[Trente]

I think Corolla is the best all-around at that price range...

http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/ToyotaCorolla/

 

[OS]

accord VP invoices at 16K

 

[iversonyin]

Originally posted by: OS
accord VP invoices at 16K

yea, but can you get invoice?

 

[iversonyin]

Ford Focus?
Kia Secptra?

www.carsdirect.com

here you lazy bast**d: http://www.carsdirect.com/research/new_...senger_cars/compact_cars/rankings#msrp

 

[OS]

Originally posted by: iversonyin

Originally posted by: OS
accord VP invoices at 16K

yea, but can you get invoice?

I got mine at invoice.

 

[KokomoGSTmp]

Originally posted by: miri
My Scion TC was $15950

Not a 4dr sedan. Doesn't meet 24mpg in city.

I assume ya want new? Most popular car in that class in Europe is the Ford Focus, also worth a drive. Also in the segment that wasn't mentioned is a Mitsu Lancer.

If you are willing to go up to a 18k price point, a VW Jetta or Golf are viable options as well as a Mini Cooper.

... the Neon is too old to really compete anymore.

This should be useful:
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/FEG2005_GasolineVehicles.pdf

 

[Baked]

Originally posted by: OS

Originally posted by: iversonyin

Originally posted by: OS
accord VP invoices at 16K

yea, but can you get invoice?

I got mine at invoice.

Good for you. Unfortunately, not all dealerships sell cars at invoice or else they'll be out of business.

 

[ElFenix]

ford focus. the new interior is a big step up. and, after the first year, they've been pretty reliable. plus they are fun to drive.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: Baked

Good for you. Unfortunately, not all dealerships sell cars at invoice or else they'll be out of business.

invoice isn't the dealer's cost.

 

[PoPPeR]

Originally posted by: Baked

Originally posted by: OS

Originally posted by: iversonyin

Originally posted by: OS
accord VP invoices at 16K

yea, but can you get invoice?

I got mine at invoice.

Good for you. Unfortunately, not all dealerships sell cars at invoice or else they'll be out of business.

man whats with the attitude on these forums lately. All this post suggests is that yes, it's possible to get an accord at invoice, and if the OP takes a little bit of time to check aroud, maybe he can get an accord at invoice as well.

 

[ironcrotch]

Sentra SE-R Spec V

 

[Baked]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: Baked

Good for you. Unfortunately, not all dealerships sell cars at invoice or else they'll be out of business.

invoice isn't the dealer's cost.

Still, how many dealers will give buyers the "invoice" price? Not many. Like they'll give a rat's ass if you walk away if they don't sell it to you at "invoice." There are plenty of suckers out there who will buy the car at well over the MSRP.

 

[Hannover]

I've been happy with my Hyundai Elantra GT 5-door. It should be right in the 16k area and pretty much fully loaded.

 

[KingNothing]

The base Chevy Impala is around there.

 

[Malfeas]

I would pick the Mazda 3 2.0l I-4, here is a linky

http://www.edmunds.com/new/2005/mazda/mazda3/100463342/researchlanding.html

Despite being owned by ford, mazda's are good cars. They are made by japanese afterall

And in that price range it is the only one that I think has attractive styling.

 

The list is fairly straight forward. A quick search on here would probably net you the entire list.