I got a new 2015 Focus for 14.5k, and while it's a very practical vehicle, it's not all that engaging to drive.
Fiat 500s are actually super fun to drive at the expense of comfort and practicality.
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Fiat 500s are actually super fun to drive at the expense of comfort and practicality.
Just make a list of cars in your budget and go test drive them. I really liked the mazda 3 when I was helping my brother look, but the clutch just didn't feel right. It wasn't satisfying at all and felt more like a toy. That was about 2 years ago so idk if the newer models are better.
my buddy's got a 17 Civic. shit is ace when I get rides
meanwhile I got a 07 Civic and I'm surprised at the level of difference. I don't pay attention to cars at all except when I see commercials of them. sure as hell don't understand the features they keep spouting either. seeing is believing I suppose
meanwhile I got a 07 Civic and I'm surprised at the level of difference. I don't pay attention to cars at all except when I see commercials of them. sure as hell don't understand the features they keep spouting either. seeing is believing I suppose
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I bought a toyota tacoma in 2009 brand new for 27K
In line 4 and 4X4 manual transmission, I have had zero maintenance costs other than 2 oil changes a year (35 dollars each) and get just over 500km to a tank.
Its probably one of the best purchases I have ever made, I could still get 17k-20k for it now if I sold it.
In line 4 and 4X4 manual transmission, I have had zero maintenance costs other than 2 oil changes a year (35 dollars each) and get just over 500km to a tank.
Its probably one of the best purchases I have ever made, I could still get 17k-20k for it now if I sold it.
Yeah a pick up truck can't be beat in terms of resale.
It's nuts. They still make a Tacoma with a manual?
Edit: shit though that 2.7 liter is week. I'm surprised they keep their resale with that low of towing capability.
My Tiguan with a hitch can pull way more than a Tacoma. Who would have thought.
The Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon, and Nissan Frontier offer a manual as well. And amazingly enough, the Ram 2500/3500 with the diesel engine is available with a manual.
Hephaestus
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Ya its basically a quarter ton, but I dont tow with it. It drives like a dream, is awesome in winter in Edmonton. And has more than enough room in the bed for transporting whatever I need. Its basically a city truck, almost a car. I was in the dealership last year doing a full inspection. Just waiting for a "recommended" repair bill. and nothing. They said its in perfect condition have a good day.
immortald3ath
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Quality and German don't belong in the same sentence.
quickwhips
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70k on wife 90k on mine.
TheTurboFD
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I just got a 2016 WRX last year for 26k. I love it.
MercuryLS3
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The 16/17 Civics are incredible cars for the price, I'm usually not that crazy into cars but i really want one. Just gotta be patient and wait for the prices to come down in the next few years, i want to get one for about 15k. Right now the high trim models are 20+k canadian used.
Not true VW 10yr maintenance costs are better than Subaru and only $600 off Honda. Toyota is the clear winner vs domestics or any other car.
And Audi comparable to luxury Japanese models. BMW and Mercedes yes are known to have issues and are very expensive to repair.
I'd take an Audi over a Acura/Infiniti any day just for the fun factor and looks even if maintenance is a bit more. I'd also take a GTI or CC over an accord for the same reason. And yeah you're interior and build quality is generally going to be a bit better. Looks is the biggest factor though given maintenance and reliability aren't really all that different. Japanese cars in general are just very generic looking vs German cars imo. And to not make them look generic they either rip off German designs or go far too toy racer looking like the wrx or gtr.
https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/the-most-and-least-expensive-cars-to-maintain-by-maddy-martin
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You could import a new Nissan 370 for less then a 86 and its got another 100HP
I had a 2000 Celica GTS and just changed to a 2017 Mazda 3 2.5L. The oem tires is what made Celica feel bad in rain imo. After swapping them out made a big difference. I didn't find blind spot to be that bad. Heck, I just test drove a Civic hatchback MT last week and it didn't feel that much different in terms of side views without the warning system.
Yeah not sure what's going on here. Wanna grab a beer?
OP, if you're going to be spending a significant amount of time in the vehicle - don't skimp on creature comforts. A few extra thousand dollars to get the features you crave is a drop in the bucket compared to the hundreds of thousands you're most likely going to spend on your home over the next several decades.
got a '17 wrx in october. FUCKING LOVE IT. came from a 2015 accord sport manual and from driving Hondas all my life too. base models start at 26k and change. 2018 is this generation's mid model refresh and supposedly pre orders are opening soon or are presently going on and should be available this spring. with the refresh coming soon, finding a deal on a base model under 26k shouldnt be an issue at all.
really cant gush anymore about my wrx. i really enjoy driving it.
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