What's a good $25k'ish car?

[DrSavage]

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I really like my '04 Mazda6. The sport model with a V6 and manual tranny has great power and handling for its class / price and its a nice looking sport sedan that easily fits two child seats in the back (even with the driver seat all the way back).

I got mine last December for $22k out the door - but I passed on some of the more expensive options like sunroof, Bose speakers, etc. The '05 version should be out soon - you should be able to get a close-to-fully-loaded model for $25k. Avoid the '03 - first year problems and so forth.

JMHO.
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Scott

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I got the '03 , haven't had any problems at all really.

[Patrick del Poker Grande]

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I want to get a new car in the 25k range? anyone have any suggestions?

No truck, no suv. I need a sedan. I was thinking Altima, Camry, Pasat for new.

Maybe a 1-3 year old Acura, BMW, Benz...

thanks.

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There is NO other answer to this question other than the SUBARU WRX. If you want performance, no Acura, s-type or otherwise can touch a WRX. Don't come talking about Hondas or VWs, Audis are a maintenance nightmare... WRX all the way.

[astroglide]

i can deal with the outside, but the interior of a wrx sucks

[jmark]

I'll add to the Acura lovers. I'd get a TSX -- a little more than $25k, but worth it I think. I've had an Integra for almost 7 years. The biggest problem I've had is a tail light burned out once.