Need New DD...~15k

[Murlo26]

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.

[Kracka]

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.

[Murlo26]

Originally Posted by Kracka

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.

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

[Kracka]

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

Big touch screen and fancy gauges.

[Murlo26]

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!

[Tachyon]

The new Dart is a Alpha Romeo Giulietta with a some Dodge sheet metal cleverly bolted on.

I'd personally spring for a TDI Golf.

[rose0529]

Originally Posted by Tachyon

I'd personally spring for a TDI Golf.

My personal favorite as well, room to haul lots o stuff and still get good mpg. With 20k you can get one. I know west side vw just got a 2011 white 4 dr golf tdi with like 20k miles on it for like 22k, could prob talk them down, but its a manual. It has at least a year of free maintance left too...

http://wsvw.lutherauto.com/preowned-...8BW345075.aspx

and add this...
http://malonetuning.com/?page_id=564
or the apr version....

[Tachyon]

Originally Posted by rose0529

http://malonetuning.com/?page_id=564

I don't know a lot about TDI tuning, but can your actually realize a 4-6 MPG gain with a chip?

[timschot]

I've spoiled myself and don't think I'll ever own a rwd or fwd vehicle in this climate again. Granted, last winter didn't exactly require it...

We have an 03 audi a4 1.8t and love it. Alternate set of wheels with blizzaks makes that thing a lot of fun in the winter. We will have that car for a long time, wife absolutely loves it. When the motor goes, it'll probably just get a nice fresh one put back in.

Fair warning - people will tell you the a4 is an electrical nightmare, but take it with a grain of salt. I've owned this one for 60k and while I know a thing or two about cars to do most things myself, it has not been that bad. Coil packs fail every so often (only $20 each, though), and the timing belt/tensioner needs changing every 60k. Stock turbo went out around 90k, but I think it was on its way out from the previous owner already at 35k when we bought it. Think he had run it almost dry on oil. And turbo swap was a piece of cake.

I would not hesitate to buy a subaru impreza base model though. I just like awd for a dd up here...

[Kracka]

If nothing else, I like the Dart commercials

[niterydr]

Wife and I were in the same boat but with a bit more budget, got her a 09 gti with 48k on it from Westside VW. CPO so it is under 2/24k b2b warranty.

[Kracka]

Base Mitsu Lancer for $16k, 10/100 warranty. Get a red one

[Murlo26]

Originally Posted by Kracka

Base Mitsu Lancer for $16k, 10/100 warranty. Get a red one

F THAT!

I have too many evo parts, I'd turbo it.

But seriously, I hate how the base ones look, so wannabe evo.

I want to spread my love to something non mitsu I think.

[JET]

I am trying to decide between a nice car or going something cheaper and saving up more for a new house. I wanted an AWD commuter that was somewhat fun and here is the cheap option:

Audi TT - this one is a bit high at $16k, but looks nice - chip adds 50hp and should be a nice DD

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ra...279587843.html

[simulatedwood]

Murlowski,

I will kick you in the nuts if you do anything without having me look at it and give the thumbs up first..lol

No seriously!

Speaking of.... I just pick-up up my latest old man winter mobile, Biege\gold 2007 Honda crv awd ex with 100k miles for under 13k out the door. It is possible to find some nice stuff in the market. just have to look hard.

[Murlo26]

Originally Posted by simulatedwood

Murloski,

I will kick you in the nuts if you do anything without having me look at it and give the thumbs up first..lol

No seriously!

Speaking of.... I just pick-up up my latest old man winter mobile, Biege\gold 2007 Honda crv awd ex with 100k miles for under 13k out the door. It is possible to find some nice stuff in the market. just have to look hard.

You missed the W in my name, Murlowski

Come test drive Saturday with me if you are free. There seem to be some really solid brand new cars for 15-20k range that get 40mpgs almost. So I will honestly have to look hard at those, some good ass gas mileage would really help me out for how much I drive, so I should focus on that I think. I am pretty sure my 95 honda gets over 30mpgs so I don't want less, its nice filling up only once a week. The evo got filled up like 3 times as much.

Edit:

Looking at stuff more, I should have no issues with $300 a month payments, so that probably gets me closer to 20k for money...probably makes things worse for deciding. I will have to see what kind of deals I can get from dealerships I guess. I don't have a car payment now, but sadly I have minimal cash reserves so I wouldn't be able to buy a car outright until spring which is too late. So regardless I am taking out a loan and that amount a month is easy, $400 with the evo was no problem with mods so I should be good on this. Plus when I get my bonus this spring I will pay off a big chunk like with the evo, I paid off the evo in 3 years even with all the mods/motor builds. I am single still so I have money to burn haha (just letting people know so I don't get the don't spend too much speech). So I think I will look harder at newer cars that are around 20k, still nothing fancy.

[EclipseGST]

Originally Posted by A//// Guy

15k price range? That car is 25k... lol

Originally Posted by Murlo26

So I think I will look harder at newer cars that are around 20k, still nothing fancy.

This is where i was headed.

[Murlo26]

Originally Posted by EclipseGST

This is where i was headed.

20k is probably a max, depending on rate on loan, TTL etc.

Once I get up into 24-26k range I'd almost for sure get a brand new car of some kind, plenty of ones I like in that range.

I'd still prefer to stay lower, 15-17k range, but I'd splurge a little if it meant a better car.

I just need to drive some and if I really like one then focus on finding the "right one".

At this point I have plenty of kinds of cars to look at, need to get the list down to like 2-3 that I really want and find a good one in my price range.

[BluDevl]

I went with a '05Volvo S40. I had to search a little, but I found the Turbo 5 cylinder, AWD, and 6-speed manual. These are close to the same think as the Ford Focus ST that is Turbo AWD and in Europe only. I generally get about 27-28 mpg, but you will need premium fuel. So far, it has been great! I purchased with 115k and now has 126k with no issues. They come with a 15g turbo, and a front mount intercooler for their factory setup. They make about 220hp and 230 tq . I would check them out if you want something mildly fun, yet economical.



Good luck and have fun shopping!

[turbotalon1g]

TDI golf gets my vote, my friend has one and has to travel the 5 state area with his and its reliable as shit, enough TQ to be fun and get fantastic MPGs.

Before you pick something else I'd drive one, new focus's are sweet too.