Recommend a car

[Vish]

I might be getting a car soon, but I know absolutely nothing about cars. Maybe you guys can help me out. I'm looking for something that:

1. costs $20k or under

2. isn't too big (no trucks or SUVs)

3. gets decent gas mileage

Any suggestions?

[DarkForceRising]

http://www.chevettes.com/images/chev/chev_00199l.jpg

[daryn]

for some reason i like that scion

[siccjay]

http://www.3dsplinedesign.com/Portfolio/yugo-.jpg

[jason_t]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/jason_t712/06civic-321.jpg

[nubs]

http://i19.ebayimg.com/01/i/05/30/b8/6c_12.JPG

[Vish]

I appreciate the recommendation, but could you also mention the name of the car? /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[jason_t]

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I appreciate the recommendation, but could you also mention the name of the car? /images/graemlins/wink.gif

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That is a Prius; its price is not below $20k.

[nubs]

Its under 20k used.

[pokergrader]

1999 or 2000 Infiniti g20. You will not find a car that is more fun to drive or has better handling in this price range. Only good in stick though...

[Vish]

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1999 or 2000 Infiniti g20. You will not find a car that is more fun to drive or has better handling in this price range. Only good in stick though...

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That sounds nice, I'll look into it. I'm willing to learn to drive a stick.

Oh, and here's a hot chick.

http://minissaias.free.fr/pleated/mini_pleated028.jpg

[Malachii]

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Only good in stick though...

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Doesn't this apply to pretty much any car?

[oreogod]

Kurosh linked me to this. Its an awesome awesome advertisment that Honda put out. Alos everything in the advertisment is real. No cgi was used.

LINK (http://www.steelcitysfinest.com/HondaAccordAd.htm)

[astroglide]

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for some reason i like that scion

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i would definitely consider the hatchback scion if i had these parameters, first car that came to mind

[Patrick del Poker Grande]

Are you set on getting a brand new car? It's not adviseable, but I won't flame you for it. I'm not up on the latest used car markets, so I'll just give my standard response for new cars under $20k.

Check out the Honda Civic, the Subaru Impreza, the Mazda 3, Scion tC, and probably the Toyota Camry. Each is strong in a different area, so just go drive them all and buy the one you like the best.

[astroglide]

oh yeah, you could buy my car too

see http://tinyurl.com/d5smt

[Patrick del Poker Grande]

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oh yeah, you could buy my car too

see http://tinyurl.com/d5smt

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No luck with DasLeben?

[MEbenhoe]

I've always been a fan of the chevy impala. Nice car, gets good gas mileage. You should be able to find a year old one thats basically like new for 20k or under.

[astroglide]

yeah, he never responded. i'll probably end up trading it in to avoid the hassle if i ever get around to ordering an a3.

[FishInAPhoneBooth]

#1 Scion TC - $16,000-$17,000
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2006/scion/tc/index.html

Looks nice, backseat are huge for a coupe, very reliable - Toyota. Decent performance engine wise, front wheel drive, handles decently.

#2 Subaru Impreza 2.5i - $18,000-$19,000
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2006/subaru/impreza/100613785/prices.html?action=1

Looks are unique (2.5i does not have a hood scoop), all wheel drive makes it more versatile, reliable - 2nd to the Scion. Decent engine performance and all wheel drive improves handling.

#3 Dodge Neon SRT-4 - $21,000 MSRP but can be bought for <$20,000.
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2005/dodge/neonsrt4/index.html

Performance, performance, performance. Gas mileage isn't going to be good if you floor it. It might not be as reliable, it is a dodge. But it is god damn fast.

[gmrankin]

This is the Toyota Corolla S model, I have an XRS model... same engine as the Celica GT (176 hp) w/ 6 speed transmission... not bad for under 20k new.


http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/9225/corolla0kn.jpg

[shant]

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Scion TC

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[rohjoh]

#2
http://photos.ebizautos.com/4815/752815_1.jpg