what car would you buy for 15k?
07-07-2006, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by motoracr22
Stay away from the iX.
07-08-2006, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by BlingBlingBlue
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.
07-08-2006, 10:12 AM
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The Fit sport is a little more than you wanna spend, but its worth it. I havent driven it in the rain yet, but people from back east say it handles pretty well in the rain. It has tons of room and is great to drive. Plus it has many safety systems (ABS, EBD, dual stage front airbags, side curtain, and in the sides of the front seats) I have no regrets buying it and feel sorry when I see people in other new cars checking mine out. I'll prob be at UCKK if you want a better look at one without a salesman there pointing out stupid stuff.
07-08-2006, 09:02 PM
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A 1991 300ZX twin turbo...oh shi.....I mean, a Honda Fit would be nice, but a fully loaded one would run ya about $17-18k. A Vibe is pretty well equipped and it's just a rebadged Toyota at a slightly lower cost than the actual Toyota Matrix. The new Toyota Yaris is another one of those affordable econoboxes. I also like 03+ Corolla S's. Scions are also a good bang for the buck. You can't go wrong with either one of the 3 cars. Also, if you wanna consider compact SUV's, Toyota Rav4's and Honda CRV's aren't a bad idea either if you can find a decent price on some well equipped used ones.
07-09-2006, 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Imprezzy
I mean, a Honda Fit would be nice, but a fully loaded one would run ya about $17-18k.
A base model fit IS fully equiped! The only differences with the sport are the spoiler/body kit, wheels, radio I think, and if you get the automatic the paddle shifters... The interior is the same, all the major options are still the same, and starts out at less than $14k.
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2007/honda/fit/index.html
07-09-2006, 12:50 PM
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want to go cheapo wait a bit till the china brand (cherry) comes along i heard its going to be around $6000 im looking forward to get one asmy commuter car and i expect to be reliable to a point to keep it competitive in the US market
07-09-2006, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by pwn
6 grand? Hell, I'd get one just so I wouldn't put so many miles on my baby 
. Gas mileage going to be good? Safe? More info!
. Gas mileage going to be good? Safe? More info!
07-10-2006, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by wombatsauce
I have never heard anything bad about them, and I knew a guy who had one and liked it a lot. Hard to take a comment like that seriously without any reasoning behind it.
07-10-2006, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by BlingBlingBlue
I owned an 89 325iX, which was a complete pos. It was ready for it's third transmission by 85K miles, although it was an automatic. The manuals were supposed to be better. The front suspensions needed frequent replacing because of the way BMW shoe horned the front drive axles. The car was ready for it's third ECU by 85K miles. The engine had been rebuilt once...which is odd because that 2.5 liter in-line 6 has a great reputation for reliability but mine ate a head gasket at 40K. The car felt FAR less sporty to drive than a 2.5RS, but I will say the paint was great! lol