OK. I'm getting a new car and I'm thinking of getting an import for fuel efficiency and longevity purposes. The thing is that I don't know much about cars except that I want a car with an attractive exterior, my budget is between $15,000 - $25,000, and it's gotta have decently good speed. Right now I'm looking at the Nissan Sentra and Altima Coupe, Honda Civics, etc. I need advice on what to look for when searching for the right car for me.

Used or New?

get a used 2004+ Acura TL

New

hmmm, i figured there would be many new cars you can get for 25K but i really cant think of any right now. (well, any good ones where you can get decent options)

Prius, under 25k, new, 55mpg(at least thats what i get)
toyota=longevity

an STi.


I'll sell you mine for 27k with only 10k mileage on it.

buy a diesel citreon c2. 72 Miles to the gallon!

dammm

new, affordable, reliable, fuel efficient, damn u want everything don't ya

If you can wait for it, 2009 Toyota Blade/Matrix/Corolla hatch or whatever their going to call it (yes its confirmed for those who are going "wtf")

I hate the new hond civic shape the back end looks hella ugly, I could would get and EVO 7 or a Honda S2000, what about german cars they are pretty reliable too VW golf's I have one.

wow.. 55mpg?!

thanks



I know.. I want everything =)

Mini Cooper.

Efficiency, style, fairly good speed, and handling.

buy something used -_-
the liability in a purchase of a new car is rediculous

I dig chicks with nice cars

I could but the car I have right now is already a used car. I figure I should step it up and get a new one =D

it's not worth it. the depreciation is crazy. you can buy something like 1 yr old or newer used and it's pretty much the same less instant depreciation off the lot.

yea... somthing like a used TL or G35 with low mileage will be better than anything you buy brand new for 25K or less.

+1 for used car
i can still sell my car for the same price i bought it for...awesome!!




OOOO YEAH!!!!

Get a used Mitsubishi Evo.

*cough* black 2007 wrx sti 10k mile for 27k *cough*

The Civic SI is really nice. The Altima Coupe looks nice too.

OK... narrowing it down to either a MAZDA3 or MAZDA6. I should really get a vehicle that saves on gas but I like a little speed and a nice exterior... going to get it next week ^_^

Mazda 3 is a nice little car, can't go wrong there.

Same chassis as a Ford Focus, which isn't a bad thing at all.

get the TURBO mazda3 or the awd speed6.

actually I went to the track a while back with a friend that had a Mazdaspeed 3
um..holy sh1t that thing is fast

then again that guy is a pretty damn experienced track junky, I had a hard time leaving him behind...even on the straights

revised below.

Here's the best way to get a car. Buy it used, but get it checked out first at a mechanic you trust. It will save you tons, not only on the car, but because used cars are much cheaper to insure. Just ask the person to bring it to a mechanic of your choice (who you pay in advance for the inspection).

I guess the problem is finding the good mechanic in the first place. I know a good Chinese and Vietnamese mechanic. They've saved me literally thousands.

Avoid Ford and Chrysler. Anything else is fine.

Good luck.

I went ahead and bought the Focus SES 2008. I actually love it. It's got a good steering radius, suspensions, exterior, and leather seats. I like the satellite radio, its already cool stock sound system, SYNC, and everything about it. I also got a sun roof and the rims are neat! For its price and advanced technology, I definitely recommend it.

^
How much did you pay for it?

I sincerely hope you bought this 2008:


instead of this:

thx for the info.

~18000

Nah, I bought the SES.. What is so bad about it? I love this car!! It's been good to me so far =D.

ur an idiot
u bought a ford -_-'

whats wrong with ford? they have nice engines.

i'll stop being an @$$hole...but u just wait missy, fords will break down on ur @$$

they got some okay engines but theyre all in cars that are either too expensive or more towards the performance end (...arguably)

yeah I dont know too much about the fords but the cobra engines kick @$$.

and the duratec seems like the ford's version of the ecotec.

From personal experience, the motor isn't what you should be worried about a ford. It's the quality of the interior materials and the exterior trim materials. Through time gaps become more apparent. Granted, its only a 2000 Mustang with less than 50 000kms on it

ford seemed to be built by some brute slapped together by force

for future reference... chevy > ford. if you didnt know.. now you know!

congrats on the new car purchase. dont take some of these comments seriously.

Go with a bmw m6 they are extremely nice

i'd worry about A/C in a ford o_o i always hear bad story of A/C dying on em very early for some reason =/

Why did you change your mind about getting the Mazda ?