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04-10-2012, 09:18 PM
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#1 | | I subscribe to Revscene
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| Help me to pick a small car around $16 - 17,000
Is going to be a daily.
Car i have in mind are Volvo C30, Mini Cooper and Golf.
Feel free to add to the list, and if possible, pros and cons.
Thank you very much in advance.
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04-10-2012, 09:19 PM
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#2 | | I subscribe to Revscene
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Oh, and keeping it stock~
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04-10-2012, 09:21 PM
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Good thread, interested in what people suggest.
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04-10-2012, 09:24 PM
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And of course it can be under $17,000 and imports are welcomed too.
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04-10-2012, 09:29 PM
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Civic Si, 2006 to 2008 year models, best car in my opinion
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04-10-2012, 09:30 PM
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1. Go buy a shitbox, like a rusted out K-car, for $500.
2. Spend $16,500 pimping your ride!
3. Aww yeah: 
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04-10-2012, 09:36 PM
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GTI or A3 but GTI >A3
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04-10-2012, 09:40 PM
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Oops, ~16-17, Miata, Mazda 3, Civic, Focus, but yea if you can afford the $25000 plus freight and taxes, the Abarth is damn good.
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04-10-2012, 09:41 PM
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Miata
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people will think you're a girl
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04-10-2012, 09:45 PM
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We should have an Official What Car Should I Buy thread.
As for op, Fiat 500 Abarth if you can spend more. 
If not then maybe an 06 Mini Cooper JCW?
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04-10-2012, 10:18 PM
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vw tdi something. jetta or golf, whatever your preference is. cant really complain about 1100km to the tank.
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04-10-2012, 10:21 PM
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04-10-2012, 10:25 PM
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04-10-2012, 10:42 PM
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i think out of the cars you've listed, the Volvo C30 is the winner.
A mini and a VW will probably not be as reliable as the Volvo in the long run.
With your price range, you are probably looking at an early c30 2.4i (NA motor). There is the T5 with loads more power, but a turbo requires premium fuel and more maintenance in the future.
Having dealt with Volvo's, The c30 is quite reliable. It's a fun drive, safe, and will probably hold its value pretty good.
FYI, I think as of 2013 the C30 will be discontinued from the Volvo line-up due to the lack of sales...
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04-10-2012, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Presto  1. Go buy a shitbox, like a rusted out K-car, for $500.
2. Spend $16,500 pimping your ride!
3. Aww yeah: | I like the Allante in the background.
I'd go for the C30. Nifty little car.
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04-10-2012, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by RSXBoii 2005-2006 Acura RSX TYPE S. Great gas mileage. Looks great. 200HP. 6SPD ONLY. Comfortable car. Standard with sunroof, heated leather seats, power everything ect. Will make daily driving fun. | What he's not telling you is how much insurance costs for this car 
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04-10-2012, 11:03 PM
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Volvo C30 for me
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Mini Cooper, mazda 3, Honda Fit.
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