what car would you buy for 15k?
07-06-2006, 11:39 PM
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I'd consider a well maintained audi. I've had a couple of them, well, older ones- and they haven't been total dogs.
relaible AWD under 15G and "not a subie" ... gonna be a short list me thinks
relaible AWD under 15G and "not a subie" ... gonna be a short list me thinks
07-07-2006, 04:11 AM
#22
Originally Posted by dr3d1zzl3
need a driver for the soon to be wifey...
what would you get? Trying to keep payments low so cheaper = bettar
oh and she doesnt like subarus (wonder why? *evil grin*)
what would you get? Trying to keep payments low so cheaper = bettar
oh and she doesnt like subarus (wonder why? *evil grin*)
Is she has hostile feelings towards Subarus, why is she a "soon to be wifey"?
07-07-2006, 09:07 AM
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AWD is the killer at that price point, but in reality just get her a fwd car and it'll be 99% of the same driving safety experience.
Get a Toyota Yaris (aka Vitz) for 12k, and pimp the hell out of it.
Get a Toyota Yaris (aka Vitz) for 12k, and pimp the hell out of it.
07-07-2006, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by platypus
AWD is the killer at that price point, but in reality just get her a fwd car and it'll be 99% of the same driving safety experience.
Get a Toyota Yaris (aka Vitz) for 12k, and pimp the hell out of it.
Get a Toyota Yaris (aka Vitz) for 12k, and pimp the hell out of it.
With my limited knowledge of econo cars, the Toyota Matrix seems to be the cheapest AWD car brand new. However, I agree that FWD is similarly as safe as a putting around town car (don't know what else it'll be used for). Most people don't know that if you lose traction with AWD, you keep giving it gas to gain grip, which defeats the purpose of having the extra set of wheels having power.
07-07-2006, 10:10 AM
#26
Yeah, the Yaris is a steaming pile of cow dung. Not only that, but I don't know why they have the speedo in the middle of the dash. WTF is that about? I think the XA has the same deal.
Forget the used Audi. FWD should be fine. Go w/ the Fit.
Forget the used Audi. FWD should be fine. Go w/ the Fit.
07-07-2006, 11:35 AM
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I'd ditch the awd requirement at that price point. Is she planning on trips to the snow? If not, I think awd is of minimal benefit in daily driving...even in the rain.
Plus, front drivers get better mileage.
If you're interested in the Toyota Matrix, cross shop for a Pontiac Vibe. They are identical vehicles.
Plus, front drivers get better mileage.
If you're interested in the Toyota Matrix, cross shop for a Pontiac Vibe. They are identical vehicles.