[daval]

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.

[daval]

Oh, and keeping it stock~

[GabAlmighty]

Good thread, interested in what people suggest.

[daval]

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

[4444]

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

[Presto]

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_images/3/2861/1601/32150800001_large.jpg

[jing]

Mazda 323

[FS1992EG]

Prius C?

[whitev70r]

GTI or A3 but GTI >A3

C230 Coupe

[LuHua]

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.

[freakshow]

Miata

pros:
fun to drive
auto-x

cons:
people will think you're a girl

[satek]

corolla

[Purely]

mazda 3, lancer gts

[LP700-4]

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?

[Teh Doucher]

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

[Teh Doucher]

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

[gretzky]

http://www.joe-ks.com/archives_sep2008/SmartCarPlain.jpg

[Slife]

Mini R53 S :thumbs:

[Bahhbeehhaaaa]

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

[skylinergtr]

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...

[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.

http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2008/03/15/14/03/2005_acura_rsx_type-s-pic-28775.jpeg
http://a.images.boldride.com/acura/thumbnails/654.436.acura-rsx-type-s-1306375730-587.jpg

[Mr.C]

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_images/3/2861/1601/32150800001_large.jpg

I like the Allante in the background.

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

[RabidRat]

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/site/2008/03/15/14/03/2005_acura_rsx_type-s-pic-28775.jpeg
http://a.images.boldride.com/acura/thumbnails/654.436.acura-rsx-type-s-1306375730-587.jpg

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

[GGnoRE]

Volvo C30 for me

[bloodmack]

Mini Cooper, mazda 3, Honda Fit.

[Eastwood]

Mazda 2, great on gas, and tiny yet big.

[One]

Volvo is Chinese

[godwin]

Fiat 500?

[see.lai]

Don't get a RSX-S
I have one. Although I get 400-500km/50L tank, it's also on premium fuel. Insurance is a lot because it's a "sports car"
imo, you should get an impreza, or the old wrx. I'm not too sure about fuel or insurance for that, but you'll probably enjoy that more.

[Bahhbeehhaaaa]

impreza? turbo? and maintenance cost?

[Jgresch]

Volvo is Chinese

Volvo is owned by a Chinese company. They are still produced in Sweden.

[see.lai]

i heard impreza's can now go 1000km/tank on highways as well. That's really appealing

[Presto]

^^^
km/tank measurements are bullshit. Give any car a big enough tank of gas, and it'll go 1000+km/tank.

[c3m]

Volvo is Chinese
I don't understand

that's like saying
Mini is German (owned by BMW)
Lamborghini is German (owned by VW Group)
Land Rover is Indian (owned by Tata Motors)
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Back to topic

for Golf seriously consider the TDI version. VW diesel engine is one of the best on the market right now

for R53 Mini there are usually fuel pump or some sort of problem that would cost quite a bit to fix at around 100k km

Toyota Prius C looks pretty good (spec and L/KM wise) but it's 3k more than your price range

[tofu1413]

E46 330i, 330ci M-sport!
Lexus IS300

[nack]

c30, they can be done quite well

[One]

Trust me, I wish you were right, I really do.

But Geely is no Tata/VW/BMW. I've personally dealt with Geely on supplier level while working in China. These guys do cost-cutting above everything else. When budget is cut on the assembly line, it won't matter where it is assembled. What this means to the OP is bad resale value, questionable oe parts and brand image. That's my 2cent given my experience with Geely management.

PS. Geely is the company that made the Royce knock-off a while back.

Volvo is owned by a Chinese company. They are still produced in Sweden.

I don't understand

that's like saying
Mini is German (owned by BMW)
Lamborghini is German (owned by VW Group)
Land Rover is Indian (owned by Tata Motors)

[OTG-ZR2]

This video is somewhat relevant:

A Day in the Life of an Internet Car Forum - YouTube

[oldsnail]

csx-s
200hp, 6spd, NAV, leather, sunroof, LSD , traction control, HID standard.

you can even talk to your car (speech)

[Over9K]

You mean a glorified Civic?


A used Camaro or Mustang?

I wouldn't touch a newer European car, mid 90's the latest for a Benz.

[Over9K]

Don't get a RSX-S
I have one. Although I get 400-500km/50L tank, it's also on premium fuel. Insurance is a lot because it's a "sports car"
imo, you should get an impreza, or the old wrx. I'm not too sure about fuel or insurance for that, but you'll probably enjoy that more.

RSX don't have high insurance just cause it's a "sports car" lol...sports cars.


RSX has one of the highest death rates.

[46_valentinor]

^your insurance is also higher depending on how many doors it has

[Kayci]

+1 for the c30!

I agree with you that cost cutting affects any car no matter where it is assembled; but for a $16,000 c30, it won't be newer than 2009. Even if Geely does cost cut, this is before they bought Volvo. I would like to think that Geely has invested in Volvo, they woudln't jepordize such a big investment...even if they did buy Volvo just to gain intel on making a car that wouldn't fall apart from a minor fender bender.


Trust me, I wish you were right, I really do.

But Geely is no Tata/VW/BMW. I've personally dealt with Geely on supplier level while working in China. These guys do cost-cutting above everything else. When budget is cut on the assembly line, it won't matter where it is assembled. What this means to the OP is bad resale value, questionable oe parts and brand image. That's my 2cent given my experience with Geely management.

PS. Geely is the company that made the Royce knock-off a while back.

[vash13]

+1 for Volvo c30. Been looking for an ice
White 2012 r design for a while. You are better buying it from the states. I can't justify buying one up here since the mark up is so much more.

[1exotic]

Lotus Elise

[GabAlmighty]

I'll sell you my 242 turbo for 15k. Probably more reliable than any new piece of shit you're thinking of getting.

[vash13]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1080/5141565504_6425a6e997_b.jpg

I know a guy who used to work at a volvo dealership down in bellingham. He does all my services.

[Over9K]

I'll sell you my 242 turbo for 15k. Probably more reliable than any new piece of shit you're thinking of getting.

Not to mention a fully galvanized body.