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.

Oh, and keeping it stock~

Good thread, interested in what people suggest.

And of course it can be under $17,000 and imports are welcomed too.

Civic Si, 2006 to 2008 year models, best car in my opinion

1. Go buy a shitbox, like a rusted out K-car, for $500.
2. Spend $16,500 pimping your ride!
3. Aww yeah:
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...0001_large.jpg

Mazda 323

Prius C?

GTI or A3 but GTI >A3

C230 Coupe

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.

Miata

pros:
fun to drive
auto-x

cons:
people will think you're a girl

corolla

mazda 3, lancer gts

We should have an Official What Car Should I Buy thread.

As for op, Fiat 500 Abarth if you can spend more. :fullofwin:

If not then maybe an 06 Mini Cooper JCW?

vw tdi something. jetta or golf, whatever your preference is. cant really complain about 1100km to the tank.

and for the love of god can you hipsters stop recommending prius' to people?

Mini R53 S :thumbs:

04-06 TSX
heated Leather seats, Power everything, Gas Friendly, Low maintenance cost!
http://img29.exs.cx/img29/3166/dsc00499.jpg

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...

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.

http://static.cargurus.com/images/si...pic-28775.jpeg
http://a.images.boldride.com/acura/t...375730-587.jpg

I like the Allante in the background.

I'd go for the C30. Nifty little car.

What he's not telling you is how much insurance costs for this car :)

Volvo C30 for me

Mini Cooper, mazda 3, Honda Fit.