So the time has come for me to get myself a new car.

I currently drive a Jeep Cherokee Laredo, and the fuel consumption is raping me in the bumbum.

Now I have 10g CAD to spend. Looking for a used car that is extremely reliable, and not too old (ie pre-2000).

Couple of needs:
-4 passengers
-EASY AND CHEAP TO MAINTAIN
-max 2.5L engine

Some cars I am considering:

-Celica GT
-Prelude 00 or 01
-Mazda3 sedan
-RSX (if I'm lucky and score a good deal)

Was considering an IS300, but too pricey.

Need to make my list longer. Any suggestions?

XCetron

5226 Posts

August 25 2008 02:59 GMT

integra?

mahnini

United States6862 Posts

August 25 2008 03:02 GMT

2008 base honda fit is like 13k and that shit is pimp fuck all the haters

WESSIDE

karbon

Canada137 Posts

August 25 2008 03:07 GMT

lol fit.. like i said.. 10g.. no extra 3g to spend...

not a fan of fit, but not a hater of it too lol

Peanuts.

United States378 Posts

August 25 2008 03:16 GMT

scion tc

karbon

Canada137 Posts

August 25 2008 03:22 GMT

we canadians don't have that many scions... and i doubt it'll be under 10g anyways

iSCOUT4u

United States327 Posts

August 25 2008 03:25 GMT

I got myself a 2001 mazda 626...4 cly..4 door power everything moon roof etc etc. I use to drive a 2001 gmc sierra

thing got like 13 mpg so i gave it the boot. the 626 has been super reliable and i love it...plus not many ppl have them so thats cool.

XCetron

5226 Posts

August 25 2008 04:10 GMT

My dad has 626 2002 I think, it sucks lol.

EtherealDeath

United States8366 Posts

August 25 2008 04:33 GMT

I got a 2006 saturn ion2 for 8g

LuMiX

China5757 Posts

August 25 2008 04:38 GMT

#10

do NOT get a celica please...such a girl car -_-;;

rsx out of your choices no doubt! =)

DanceCommander

United States1808 Posts

August 25 2008 05:02 GMT

#11

No, no, get the Enzo Ferrari, I heard its pretty okay

OneOther

United States10774 Posts

August 25 2008 05:07 GMT

#12

RSX used to be one of my favorites. Mazdas are always a good choice though.

Quesadilla

United States1814 Posts

August 25 2008 05:30 GMT

#13

Uh WRX dude. 02-03's have dropped to about 10k, and they rule. AWD, 227 horse, turbo, 2.0L 4cyl, 4 door.

micronesia

United States24676 Posts

August 25 2008 06:24 GMT

#14

Well if you want cheap to maintain then definitely don't lean to heavily towards an old performance car (some people seem to be suggesting this, but it may not be fore you). Get a less old reliable car.

I just bought a new mazdaspeed 3 and I like it so I think the Mazda3 is probably a good choice.

d(O.o)a

Canada5066 Posts

August 25 2008 06:26 GMT

#15

That's old rusty for you.... Never understood it didn't have wings. Very reliable I'll sell you mine for 2g

Edit: all jokes aside this is what I drive (not my picture)

With custom stereo and bass so powerful you can't breathe when it's turned up half way

I love the kids who jack shit from stores and cars and sell cheap

fight_or_flight

United States3988 Posts

August 25 2008 07:44 GMT

#16

meh, I just drive a $500 from craigs list.

johnmaster

125 Posts

August 25 2008 08:27 GMT

#17

buy a hybrid car like prius to save fuel.

karbon

Canada137 Posts

August 25 2008 11:32 GMT

#18

On August 25 2008 14:30 Quesadilla wrote:
Uh WRX dude. 02-03's have dropped to about 10k, and they rule. AWD, 227 horse, turbo, 2.0L 4cyl, 4 door.

Keep in mind you're in the states where cars are cheaper than your northern neighbors.

On August 25 2008 15:24 micronesia wrote:
Well if you want cheap to maintain then definitely don't lean to heavily towards an old performance car (some people seem to be suggesting this, but it may not be fore you). Get a less old reliable car.

I just bought a new mazdaspeed 3 and I like it so I think the Mazda3 is probably a good choice.

that's a car i'm considering too, although unless it's a speed3 which i cannot get, it doesn't have the same cool factor

QuanticHawk

United States32051 Posts

August 25 2008 14:38 GMT

#19

On August 25 2008 14:30 Quesadilla wrote:
Uh WRX dude. 02-03's have dropped to about 10k, and they rule. AWD, 227 horse, turbo, 2.0L 4cyl, 4 door.

Where the hell are they 10k? I still keep seeing them for 13+. You don't wanna be getting a car like that (turbo, plus, someone surely beating on it) if its got more than like 70k on it.

I'd go with the prelude or the mazda.

Also, consider a scion tc. Cheap and reliable. My buddy loves his.