Need New DD...~15k
 

So, I am like 99% keeping the evo, its still for sale for the right price but i like having my "fun" car paid off totally, so not looking to go into debt on a car that can break at any time.

Anyway, prolly going to take out a small loan on a half way decent car. Sick of driving around my $1000 shitbox honda. It has gotten the job done but too much is wrong with it and I don't want to spend any money on it.

My brother just bought a used mazda 3 with the 2.3L and its actually a really nice car, spent maybe 14-15k. I am debating just copying him and doing that as well.

What are my other options out there for solid reliable cars? I am debating a civic as well. I thought about leasing the new camry but I put too many miles on my car (60+ miles a day) to lease.

I'd love a turbo AWD car but not sure if its really reliable, like maybe an auto wrx or legacy...i have looked at evo 8's but at 15k they are kinda beat up.

Thoughts? Good gas mileage is a plus but not necessary. I'd trade gas mileage for fun obviously :)

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Subaru Impreza base...nothing fancy, but AWD and decent MPG. Otherwise, if MPG is a bigger concern go Korean (Hyundai/Kia) and get a warranty for the next decade.

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I too am looking at 15k dailys and i think i'm pretty set on an 05/06 acura RL. They are waaaay nice inside and have awd.

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Shamless plug for Whitebear Mitsu in 3..

I recently test drove a TDI for fun, and was very impressed, 40+mpg, 240tq, and deisel longevity. I will definitly be looking into them when I purchase another car. not sure what is in the 15k range they seem to hold their value really well but alot have higher miles as they are bought to drive, here is a quick one I pulled of CL
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hn...241217549.html

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^I prefer something with under 50k miles though.

On something reliable, aka honda type where 100k+ isn't a big deal, I'd be "ok" with 80k but I'd really prefer something in the 0-50k range.

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I'm ok with that if he has anything worth while there for 15k lol.

I would love a small suv, but suv's are kinda pricey. Like the new mitsu suv's are solid looking but too pricey i think.

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^^ Ha

For 15k you have a ton of options, hard to narrow it down without knowing what is most important to you.

Me personally, I'd focus on gas mileage as gas prices don't seem to be going down. I really like the new compact stuff like the Fiesta and Mazda 2. Golf or Jetta TDI. That's just me though.

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You can find lots of nice econo cars/suvs for 15k, newer Elantra, Civic, Accord, CRV.

Or something with a bit more miles and nicer. TL, G35, etc

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I'd just go to a bunch of dealers on a sat and test drive .. everything! I like test driving, and it would be a good way to see what you like, with size, mpg, fuel type, make, and so on. Pick out some econo's, luxury, tdi, suv, w/e .. might find a dealer with some of each.

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Luxury, not really important to me. I'd take less miles over leather etc. Smaller car is fine too as I don't have kids or anything to haul.

I am looking at base impreza's and there are quite a few for 15k. Liking that idea now.

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Damn, now that is pretty sweet.

I will have to go test drive some of those.

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Maybe find a 2012 base Elantra manual transmission if they have any left for probably around $16k. Something like that will be my next DD, hard to beat the price and warranty. Not exactly a fun car but awesome MPG and reliability/warranty.

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50k on a gas car = 100k on a diesel car. My bro just passed 300k in his 2002 jetta tdi

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You could always get a hybrid :lol:

Andrew has 204k on his '05 Prius that we drove up for the Spring Cruise; he bought it with 90k for about $7k I think and it's needed nothing but tires and oil.

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God so many options...I think I need to go drive some.

Just looked, the brand new 2013 elantra base are like 16500 new, hell a few more bucks and I can get a brand new car...that is tempting, I like new shit :)

The TDI is also a nice looking option.

So right now...

1.Impreza base (~30k miles) for 15k
2.new elantra for 16.5k
3.TDI for 15k with 75k miles

No particular order, but those are 3 I didn't think of ever.

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Shouldnt that be the other way around?

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Kia Forte starts at $15k new.

I've ridden around a lot lately in the Koup version which is a bit more, but it's a very nice car and has plenty of features and options standard/available.

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I'll add that to the list then too!

1.Impreza base (~30k miles) for 15k
2.new elantra for 16.5k
3.TDI for 15k with 75k miles
4. mazda 3 w/ ~35k miles
5. kia forte, new

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Pretty cool car for $16k new: http://www.dodge.com/en/2013/dart/

Big touch screen and fancy gauges.

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hmmmm, I really don't want to give chevy/dodge any business as they took all our tax dollars in the bailout...but maybe I should support them to help my investment haha.

Worth checking out!