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cgrinker
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
United States3824 Posts
July 15 2009 07:03 GMT
#21
I really like the Mark V Volkswagens right now. The Jetta TDI gets something like 40 miles to the gallon (diesel btw) and set some record in emmissions tests. Also pretty fast when you need it.

21,000$ new I think.
Peanuts.
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
United States378 Posts
July 15 2009 07:18 GMT
#22
Go for the subaru legacy.
Nothing else can compare to it at it's price. Personally going to be getting a wrx, but since you don't want manual, i suggested the legacy.
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georgir
Profile Joined May 2009
Bulgaria253 Posts
July 15 2009 10:22 GMT
#23
Last month I got me my first car, a nine years old Audi A6 2.5l diesel V6, 5-gear tiptronic, FWD but there are 4x4 variants of that same car. I got it for just $6000 too, so I know I won't regret it even if it only lasts till the end of the year. So far it looks good like it will last forever though :p

For me buying new was just too expensive. But prices in the USA seem to be a lot lower - that Subaru Legacy for example seems like a good deal at $24000, it actually starts from $43000 in Bulgaria, and that's for a 2.0 liters engine

I wonder if there is such a huge difference in used car prices as well.

Oh, BTW 4x4 would burn more fuel and I'd guess a normal two-wheel drive with some differential locking system would be enough for you anyway.
Ash
Profile Blog Joined September 2003
Malaysia1978 Posts
July 15 2009 11:31 GMT
#24
On July 15 2009 15:40 Medzo wrote:
Get a toyota corolla they are nice and exactly what you're looking for. I have one, its the best "cars a car" car you can get. Its in your price range, good gas mileage, lasts a long time, and I cant think of anything negative about a corolla. I know my brother's is only 3 years old and its value actually has increased. Mine is about 8 years old, and the only problem I have had was someone broke a window to get in and realized I didn't have anything worth taking after they fucked with my radio and left.

Im not a car guy though, I just feel the same about cars as you do and I feel 105% happy with the corolla. Not sure what the latest versions have or whatever, but its a good "brand."


You're talking about Toyota Altis Corolla right?
mdb
Profile Blog Joined February 2003
Bulgaria4059 Posts
July 15 2009 11:35 GMT
#25
I dont see a point of buying a Mutsibishi or Subaru if you dont want manual transmission.
NukemDuke
Profile Joined June 2009
53 Posts
July 15 2009 11:41 GMT
#26
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2Pacalypse-
Profile Joined October 2006
Croatia9529 Posts
July 15 2009 12:01 GMT
#27
On July 15 2009 12:50 HnR)Insane wrote:
I'm not going to buy a manual car

Ahh, now that explains a lot about you.

Man up.
Moderator"We're a community of geniuses because we've found how to extract 95% of the feeling of doing something amazing without actually doing anything." - Chill
Light]N[exuS
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Hong Kong42 Posts
July 15 2009 12:21 GMT
#28
You must not be interested in the normal civic/accord eh Peter? Cause I know you must know about em and you probably wouldn't make a thread about this if you were, since they're like super reliable, easy, cheap, etc. Oh, I have nothing to contribute, I know fuck all about cars
GoSu
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Korea (South)1773 Posts
July 15 2009 12:40 GMT
#29
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Liquid`Nazgul
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
22427 Posts
July 15 2009 12:41 GMT
#30
How does this thread not have any pics?
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micronesia
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States24753 Posts
July 15 2009 13:35 GMT
#31
On July 15 2009 21:01 2Pacalypse- wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 15 2009 12:50 HnR)Insane wrote:
I'm not going to buy a manual car

Ahh, now that explains a lot about you.

Man up.

It's not fair to make fun of Americans who want to get Automatic cars because even if they wanted to 'man up' they really couldn't because most don't have access to standards to practice on. I was lucky my dad drove a stick and he taught me.
ModeratorThere are animal crackers for people and there are people crackers for animals.
zoLo
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States5896 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-07-15 20:09:24
July 15 2009 20:07 GMT
#32
On July 15 2009 14:07 HnR)Insane wrote:
WRX is not an option, it seems it has only manual and I don't want manual transmission.

There are automatic WRX's (older models) too and only STi's are manual. You can always buy the newer gen Civics since they looks really nice/cool, gas saver, and a good all-around car imo.
Saddened Izzy
Profile Joined July 2009
United States198 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-07-15 20:13:59
July 15 2009 20:11 GMT
#33
On July 15 2009 21:01 2Pacalypse- wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 15 2009 12:50 HnR)Insane wrote:
I'm not going to buy a manual car

Ahh, now that explains a lot about you.

Man up.

Just means he sees driving as a means to an end to get from point a to point b and doesn't take it as a job or entertainment or some sort.

It's not like he needs extra high performance... no one really needs to unless they race or need the extra bit of power for pulling things, also personal experience in California having to operate manual where the traffic speed varies quite a bit from mile to mile is more work then i like when driving. Really i see manual transmission as a dieing breed at least in America were when automatic can perform nearly just as good in reasonable ie non commercial situations.

Driving stick isn't really taught except by friends or family in the US at least i only know from a friends dad.

imo what's wrong with an impala that has plenty of get up as is a very roomy car.
http://www.jdpower.com/autos/car-ratings/
http://www.jdpower.com/articles#Buying-Guides
http://www.jdpower.com/autos/articles/2009-Midsize-Cars-Buyer's-Guide
I don't use AIM/MSN/ etc stop asking...
micronesia
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States24753 Posts
July 15 2009 20:37 GMT
#34
On July 16 2009 05:11 Saddened Izzy wrote:
imo what's wrong with an impala

Wind noise, frequent ride motions, body lean, ESC is not standard on base models, fuel economy not great, brakes have long stopping distance (especially in wet), lights produce large amounts of glare, driver comfort is not great, rear visibility is poor, flat leather seats allow too much lateral movement while turning, rear head/leg room are surprisingly low for such a big car, entry through car door is uncomfortable (high sill, sloping roof), temperature controls are hard to adjust, limited dash/console storage, reliability is predicted to be average, predicted depreciation is large.

It's an okay car but there are better alternatives.
ModeratorThere are animal crackers for people and there are people crackers for animals.
Jonoman92
Profile Blog Joined September 2006
United States9106 Posts
July 15 2009 20:49 GMT
#35
Get a 2007/2008 Pontiac Vibe? I have a 2007 and it meets all your requirements. I'm not 100% sure on the head room but I'm 6'0 tall and it's big enough for me but I figure you'd test drive it first anyway.
micronesia
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States24753 Posts
July 15 2009 20:59 GMT
#36
On July 16 2009 05:49 Jonoman92 wrote:
Get a 2007/2008 Pontiac Vibe? I have a 2007 and it meets all your requirements. I'm not 100% sure on the head room but I'm 6'0 tall and it's big enough for me but I figure you'd test drive it first anyway.

He wants a sedan although if he's willing to get a hatch then it's ok.
ModeratorThere are animal crackers for people and there are people crackers for animals.
gLyo
Profile Blog Joined May 2004
United States2410 Posts
July 15 2009 23:30 GMT
#37
On July 15 2009 21:01 2Pacalypse- wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 15 2009 12:50 HnR)Insane wrote:
I'm not going to buy a manual car

Ahh, now that explains a lot about you.

Man up.


I drive a manual and there is nothing good about it.

Good commuter cars, like people keep saying: Corolla, Civic. Cheap, efficient, reliable.
http://benisonline.com
mahnini
Profile Blog Joined October 2005
United States6862 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-07-16 00:07:46
July 16 2009 00:05 GMT
#38
On July 16 2009 05:59 micronesia wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 16 2009 05:49 Jonoman92 wrote:
Get a 2007/2008 Pontiac Vibe? I have a 2007 and it meets all your requirements. I'm not 100% sure on the head room but I'm 6'0 tall and it's big enough for me but I figure you'd test drive it first anyway.

He wants a sedan although if he's willing to get a hatch then it's ok.

vibe is basically a toyota matrix with a pontiac badge on it. the matrix probably has better resale value though. world's a funny place.

also i know the new matrix has an awd option not sure if the vibe does
the world's a playground. you know that when you're a kid, but somewhere along the way everyone forgets it.
CharlieMurphy
Profile Blog Joined March 2006
United States22895 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-07-16 01:06:59
July 16 2009 01:06 GMT
#39
I'd go with Civic by Honda , they make hybrids too.
..and then I would, ya know, check em'. (Aka SpoR)
FakeSteve[TPR]
Profile Blog Joined July 2003
Valhalla18444 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-07-16 08:23:43
July 16 2009 08:16 GMT
#40
On July 15 2009 21:41 Liquid`Nazgul wrote:
How does this thread not have any pics?


he's looking for a cheapo dork car because they're good on gas and reliable

what necessity is there for pictures of cheapo dork cars they basically all look the same

they say 'hello, i am sensible and do not cost very much'
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