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: about 17k to spend, what car can i get?


nabs
02-14-2009, 04:43 PM
I'm looking for a used ride, good on gas, mid to good storage space in trunk.

I've been looking at the 2006ish Mazda 3

but i'm taking suggestions, i'm just not sure what to look for.

Nissan Sentra? Honda Accord? i don't know, just taking suggestions.

Four door, 4 cylinder, Power everything. Decent looking.

no kia, or hyundai suggestions plz.

GordonTse
02-14-2009, 05:01 PM
you gotta give more criteria in a car. a civic sedan is relatively good on gas, decent trunk size.

shenmecar
02-14-2009, 05:19 PM
smart

nabs
02-14-2009, 05:32 PM
hmm, i don't want a civic.

GordonTse
02-14-2009, 05:34 PM
whats wrong with a civic? lol. you can get a BRAND new base model nissan versa starting at $14 after tax is about $16 or so..

nabs
02-14-2009, 05:35 PM
i was thinking about the versa, i will go check it out soon. I like the whole cockpit feel of a car, like i like how the mazda 3 feels like its wrapping around you when you sit in it. Nissan's have that same feel as well.

CanadaGoose
02-14-2009, 07:10 PM
If you're going to make a thread like this, PLEASE post a NARROW CRITERIA OR A SHORT LIST

$17,000, 4 doors, power everything is extremely vague. it could be anything

thanks

Fafine
02-14-2009, 07:25 PM
g35, 350z, tl is around 18g ish but u cna prob talk it down to 17 check craigslist

DavidNguyen
02-14-2009, 07:43 PM
Acura RSX-S
not bad on gas, decent trunk space

v1nce
02-14-2009, 09:11 PM
honda fit

tiger_handheld
02-14-2009, 09:14 PM
toyota corolla!

hk20000
02-14-2009, 09:42 PM
Mazda6 2.3
Using it as rental I'm quite impressed by the packaging. Mazda3 is great too of course but 6 would be much larger. Otherwise mechanically similar.

1exotic
02-14-2009, 09:50 PM
Used audi and put some aftermarket exhaust on it.

cococly
02-15-2009, 12:00 AM
Lease an 09 WRX265 for 2 years =)

turbomelon
02-15-2009, 12:24 AM
02 bugeye wrx, with the spare change you can make some improvements or just save the cash.

4 door, awd, turbo, fun and has enough room to fit 8 people if you have one friend lying on the floor and 1 sitting on another guy's lap.

nabs
02-15-2009, 12:36 AM
all good suggestions... i was looking at the WRX. It may be definitely an option. they are less expensive than i thought they would be.

Audi is also a good suggestion. Thanks.

skyxx
02-15-2009, 01:22 AM
2004.5-2005 VW Jetta GLI (BBS RC wheels, Full GLI bodykit (front/rear valences and side skirts), Recaro seats(red trim), brush aluminum pieces, 6 speed etc etc) Moderate/good on gas. Fun car to drive.

jing
02-15-2009, 02:20 AM
Buy an S14 and dump 10g's worth of mods into it.

DC5-S
02-15-2009, 06:50 AM
get the RSX.. it gets great gas mileage and u have power when you need it

hk20000
02-15-2009, 06:59 AM
He did say he wants a 4 door.

parked my MZ6 next to a bugeye yesterday and the MZ6 is at least 1ft+ longer.

So it kind of depends on what you are looking for, space or performance?

ashtaron14
02-15-2009, 07:16 AM
This looks like it's turning to a New car vs Used car question

spenny
02-15-2009, 07:53 AM
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/cto/1031395639.html

I'm sure you can talk him down to 17, lol.

hk20000
02-15-2009, 10:01 AM
This looks like it's turning to a New car vs Used car question

^he also said he's looking for a used ride.... :confused:

Govenator
02-15-2009, 03:34 PM
civic sir, srt-4, ser spec v sentra, wrx, older S2000...there are tons

GordonTse
02-15-2009, 07:59 PM
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/cto/1031395639.html

I'm sure you can talk him down to 17, lol.

something good on gas.. lol, not a v8 lexus :P

J-Wangsta
02-16-2009, 01:10 AM
get a subie .. the bug eyed wrx.... im sure you can get one with decent mileage for about that price... its mediocre on gas... and its a relatively a fast car.. plus its all time awd... what more can you ask for??? =p

DC5-S
02-16-2009, 07:50 AM
a car without tranny problems?