What daily to buy.

[S4toSTI]

Requirements:
1. Must be a new car.
2. Must be a 4 cylinder.
3. Must be good on gas.
4. Must cost under 20k sticker.
5. Must be able to fit an after market radio in it.

Thats about it.
Must be a japanese car is kinda of a requirement but not really.

I was leaning towards a mini for a while but 25k is alittle much for a daily in my mind.

Current ideas are:
Sentra S maybe not this one since the dash looks intergrated if i have to have one of these cars i atleast wanna put a nice radio in it.
Civic Coupe or Sedan
Scion Tc

Any other ideas let me know.

And no i don't wanna but you old beat up something or other sorry nothing used.

[Scapegoat]

Sentra S
Civic Coupe or Sedan
Scion Tc

[S4toSTI]

Haha well out of those what do you think.

[CHAOS]

i would lean towards the scion... im a toyota fan... maybe look into a fit?...

[Scapegoat]

I'd pick the Scion, but then I'd have to have them install stuff from TuRD...like the suspension crap and supercharger. So I guess in the end if I want to spend as little as possible probably the Sentra.

I love they way they look now, like little Altima's

[S4toSTI]

The fit is about 17k and for that i can get a civic so i am thinking i may hate the fit after a week but then again i don't know i haven't driven the fit. I did drive the civic tho and it felt alot nicer then 17k.

[freebmx444]

Toyota Corolla near 30 mpg

[whitezenki]

civic

[CHAOS]

barry, fwiw, my gf's brother drives a fit.. its automatic... its really not a bad car man... handles decently, gets good milage... def worth a drive...

[tjf]

id say Tc or the new Lancer i think the new Lancer GTS is around 22K with the same navigation my G/F got in her Outlander

[Raven18940]

You could really pick a very nice 2-3 year old used SAAB from a SAAB dealer for that money. 50K is barely broken in for a 9-5. My 01 aero was dynoed at 235whp at 85K, meaning it somehow gained 5whp in it's 6 years of life. But SAABs depreciate like rocks, someones loss can be your gain. Despite the fact that my car is 6 years old, it still feels like a 40K car, even though it's only worth 12K.

But if you really want a new car, you could probably get a last year 9-3SS for around 20K, or this years for 25K if you haggle well (but probably not).

But I think slightly used SAAB is the best bet, so much car for the money.

[CarbonIS]

i'd say drive the fit, and if u don't like it get the civic. i would get either if i
had the money for a new DD

[mtwn]

civic coupe or sedan.

[Broken5hift]

im in the same boat. i need a cheap new car. but it needs to be a 4 door :/

maybe a lease thing time around

[JSeoul]

Wow, I just answered all your prayers. 06 Civic SI or newly used Acura RSX Type-S. Done & Done. :)

[Kerplunk105]

I would get an Si as well.

[Broken5hift]

si is only a coupe right?

[mtwn]

si is only a coupe right?

nope:mrgreen:

[S4toSTI]

NO si sorry guys trying to have one project car here.

[S4toSTI]

I am kind of thinking the tc but i don't know if they make the color i like any more. So the civic or the tc. HMMMMMM. Civic is def better on gas anyone with a tc wanna chime in about actual mileage.

[XxaltezzaxX]

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/20647.shtml
Not bad I guess, but the civic gets better mileage

[CHAOS]

thats a cool website

[MuddyREX]

Rabbit.

[06evors]

SE-R all the way.

[Intercooled T]

too bad a truck isn't an option or I'd say a Toyota X-Runner 4.0L/6-speed

yea, how about a rabbit?

[Honest_Bob]

Dude!!!! TDI Golf/Jetta. Nearly 50mpg and it'll run for like 400k miles. IMHO its the only way to go for a DD at this point.

[Raven18940]

Rabbit.

I second that, european FTW.

[mtwn]

too bad a truck isn't an option or I'd say a Toyota X-Runner 4.0L/6-speed

yea, how about a rabbit?

nice truck.. was going to buy one before my si
but i havent ever found one for less than $20K tho..
they all seem to be around $24k-$27K still (atleast the ones ive found)

[S4toSTI]

Ser too expensive as is the tdi.

Yeah european ftl.

[S4toSTI]

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/20647.shtml
Not bad I guess, but the civic gets better mileage

Yeah 23 mpg blowsssssss wow thats bad. I knew it wasn't great but wow.

[Raven18940]

Have you considered a Focus?

[Tomerville]

I would stay away from Nissan's questionable reliability.

Civic FTW.

I would say a tC, but the '08s look fugly.

[Honest_Bob]

Ser too expensive as is the tdi.

Yeah european ftl.

Would you even consider a slightly used TDI? Yes they are more expensive to buy but I would think if you are planning on keeping the car for a long time (200k-300k miles) it might be worth it in the long run. I could be totaly wrong though, since I havent crunched the numbers. I do beleive the tdi's require less maintence than a regular gas engine. Longer oil change intervals even.

[Broken5hift]

does anyone know what a new civic si is leasing for (price wise)? around?

[naDintheHat]

Would you even consider a slightly used TDI? Yes they are more expensive to buy but I would think if you are planning on keeping the car for a long time (200k-300k miles) it might be worth it in the long run. I could be totaly wrong though, since I havent crunched the numbers. I do beleive the tdi's require less maintence than a regular gas engine. Longer oil change intervals even.

You are correct they run about 5k for the oil changes my dad has one. He loves to brag to people that he gets almost 50mpg and currently diesel is cheaper than 87 around here. If you are going to use it as a dd and not really beat on it then it should easily last 200k+

[CleanNeon98]

civic

[OMGz Turbo]

mmmm i like the new accords...but yeah

dodge avenger :)

[Scapegoat]

dodge avenger :)

I want to see SRT put a supercharger on the engine...or stuff a Hemi under the hood

[cranshinibon]

i know its not new but if youre willing to spend like 500 dollars pick up a ford festiva lol. as far as newer cars

the fit aka mugen is supposedely real good on gas

[MissDSM]

I say you go for used and get an 05 white STi... oh wait :roll:



Are you looking more for gas mileage or looks or what? Theres tons of cars besides the fit, civic and tC.. and im just gonna list foriegn cars whether theyre jap or ugly or whatever lol

Mazda3
Mazda6
Accord
Altima
Yaris
Lancer
Eclipse lol
Tiberon
Sentra
Versa
Matrix
Corolla
Jetta
IMPREZA DUH

Do you wanna stripped 'higher end' car or a loaded 'lower end' car... and im my opinion if you really are gettin it for a DD thennnn you probably shouldnt get a car you might want to mod, ie- tC, civic si

[S4toSTI]

I say you go for used and get an 05 white STi... oh wait :roll:



Are you looking more for gas mileage or looks or what? Theres tons of cars besides the fit, civic and tC.. and im just gonna list foriegn cars whether theyre jap or ugly or whatever lol

Mazda3 not a bad idea
Mazda6 no
Accord no
Altima too much
Yaris looks are ehh
Lancer no
Eclipse lol no
Tiberon no
Sentra ehh
Versa no
Matrix no
Corolla no
Jetta no
IMPREZA DUH no

Do you wanna stripped 'higher end' car or a loaded 'lower end' car... and im my opinion if you really are gettin it for a DD thennnn you probably shouldnt get a car you might want to mod, ie- tC, civic si

The mazada 3 idea is something i am going to pnder.

[S4toSTI]

I was stuck on a jetta tdi for a while but they don't discount them at all and out the door they are over 20k. Not to mention they are hard to find right now.

[MissDSM]

lol, can you answer annnnny of the questions i posted or would you rather not lol

[Raven18940]

The question is how slow do you wanna go to save fuel. If you just wanna save fuel get a Scion xA or a Yaris, 1.5 liter engine and 100 hp. Trouble is I think a car that hits 60 in more than 8 seconds is too slow. Could go for a Corolla, that has a bit more engine, but they're boring.

[S4toSTI]

The question is how slow do you wanna go to save fuel. If you just wanna save fuel get a Scion xA or a Yaris, 1.5 liter engine and 100 hp. Trouble is I think a car that hits 60 in more than 8 seconds is too slow. Could go for a Corolla, that has a bit more engine, but they're boring.

I really don't care i drive 5.5 miles to work and its all 35 zones so i don't really care plus i have enough tickets i could use to have a car that isn't fast enough to get me in trouble. Not a fan of the looks on the xa and a corolla feels cheap to me the civic and the tc feel like quality cars atleast.

[S4toSTI]

lol, can you answer annnnny of the questions i posted or would you rather not lol

I am sorry i didn't see the questions.

Are you looking more for gas mileage or looks or what?I want something that looks nice and i would like something that is good on gas. The tc at 23 mpg gallon is not my idea of good but i do like the look of it. I don't know id that helps. I am not ruling the scion out but i am saying 23mpg kinda sucks.

Do you wanna stripped 'higher end' car or a loaded 'lower end' car... and im my opinion if you really are gettin it for a DD thennnn you probably shouldnt get a car you might want to mod, ie- tC, civic si... If i have money to mod this car after starting whatever other project i start on they well be surprised. I am not looking to mod anything i get besides maybe wheels and a stereo system. I think that i would rather a car that is a tad lower end that has more amenities.

[92dxman]

Fit=1-2 month waiting list at most dealers
Tc=Too porky/heavy and gas mileage sucks
Sentra=ugly
Rabbit=too heavy and gas mileage sucks. Decent motor though
Civic=Great. Stay away from the options and you'll hit the sub $20k mark
Mazda 3= Awesome car to drive.
Mini=6 speed and 32 mpg. No options and you could get for around $18-$19k.

[Raven18940]

I really don't care i drive 5.5 miles to work and its all 35 zones so i don't really care plus i have enough tickets i could use to have a car that isn't fast enough to get me in trouble. Not a fan of the looks on the xa and a corolla feels cheap to me the civic and the tc feel like quality cars atleast.

Now there's finally enough information to understand. Of the choices I'd get a civic or a Focus/mazda 3 (same car).

[S4toSTI]

Now there's finally enough information to understand. Of the choices I'd get a civic or a Focus/mazda 3 (same car).
I am leaning the way of the civic but i really like the way the tc looks and i am not sure but something has to be wrong with that car cause 23mpg even on a 2.4 liter is alot.

[XxaltezzaxX]

The mazda3 is a great car, but the gas mileage is just as bad as the TC.

[S4toSTI]

The mazda3 is a great car, but the gas mileage is just as bad as the TC.
Well in that case then its a no brainer between those two. The real tough decision that i keep coming back to is there are no arguments against an ex civic coupe or sedan.

[RayArroyo]

civic coupe

[MissDSM]

How can you say no to all those cars and say ehh to the ugliest sentra ever made? lol

You could get a base model mini even though i vote for a big NO on it (http://www.edmunds.com/new/2007/mini/cooper/coupe/compact/index.html)

wtf is wrong with the new altima? 4dr (http://www.edmunds.com/new/2007/nissan/altima/sedan/midsize/index.html) or 2dr (http://www.edmunds.com/new/2008/nissan/altima/coupe/compact/index.html). The 2dr is based at liek 20,500 but if you go with Nissan I can get you the Nissan discount which will bring it below 20

And if youre gonna consider an mazda3 you might as well consider a fucus, g5, cobalt or ion or something bc theyre all american anyway.

And why not an impreza or lancer?

[MissDSM]

if its a base model civic then def a coupe. The 4dr's are ugly and the only acceptable ones are si's.


I just would have thought you would have leaned more towards a guy car and less towards a girl car :)

[teh DIRT]

geo metro. ballin.

[sisforsurfing]

Don't get the tC, if you were still thinking about it. I like the cars but it's not really what you want, I don't think.

I've driven both the Mazda 3 and 6 and really like both of them. My brother bought a 6, and I'm impressed with the car so far. The 3 won't quite get the Civic's gas mileage but they are fun cars and probably cheaper to insure (just guessing.)

If it were me and I were planning to keep it for <100k miles, I'd get the Mazda all day. If I wanted to keep it for a long, long time I'd get the Civic just because of Honda reliability.

[MissDSM]

Yeah, hes right, but not only the civic and mazda's but you should basically go and drive everything youd consider. Just spend 1 day driving everything and see what the best car (looks, feel, mileage, warranty) is for the money.


I think if you got a tC or a civic that youd probably end up modding it and this tim next year it'd be turboed. lol

[S4toSTI]

I think if you got a tC or a civic that youd probably end up modding it and this tim next year it'd be turboed. lol
Nahhhh no desire to hevily mod either of those cars as i said maybe wheels and thats it i want something under the radar.

[S4toSTI]

You think a civic coupe is a girls car?

[Honest_Bob]

wtf is wrong with the new altima?

And why not an impreza or lancer?

The new altima is only gonna get you mid 20mpg gas mileage, same with the impreza. The lancer is deffinitly something to look at. :)



5.5 miles to work and your gonna buy a brand new dd? I mean no offence but are you out of your mind!? The car probably dosent even warm up properly by the time you get to work. Find yourself a mid 90's sentra, civic, corolla. Save yourself alot of money. If it breaks down who gives a ****, you got two cars anyways.

[Raven18940]

5.5 miles to work and your gonna buy a brand new dd? I mean no offence but are you out of your mind!? The car probably dosent even warm up properly by the time you get to work. Find yourself a mid 90's sentra, civic, corolla. Save yourself alot of money. If it breaks down who gives a ****, you got two cars anyways.

That was my thought as well. I'd vote for a Saturn Astra, but they don't make they yet. Cobalt looks really nice and the ecotec engine is solid.

[MissDSM]

The new altima is only gonna get you mid 20mpg gas mileage, same with the impreza. The lancer is deffinitly something to look at. :)



5.5 miles to work and your gonna buy a brand new dd? I mean no offence but are you out of your mind!? The car probably dosent even warm up properly by the time you get to work. Find yourself a mid 90's sentra, civic, corolla. Save yourself alot of money. If it breaks down who gives a ****, you got two cars anyways.


And the 4cyl altima coupe get 26/35 mpg. Thats better than the tC which get 23/31 mpg, the Mazda3 that gets 26/33 and the lancer that gets 21/29. The civic is the only thing that gets better and thats 30/38 mpg. And for a 1 or 2 thousand dollar price difference i think you get aa lot more with the altima

http://images.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0707_06z+2008_nissan_altima_coupe+right_seven_ eighths_view.jpg

http://images.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0707_03z+2008_nissan_altima_coupe+front_view.j pg

He's getting rid of the STi, and i dont think he wants to drive his stupid old wagon all the time. I'm assuming hes just wanting a new car, and since th wagon will be the project car, theres no point in buying a new car to mod too, so he wants to get just a good daily driver instead

You think a civic coupe is a girls car?
Um, girlier then a lot of the other options. I think the tC and the civic are def the 2 girliest cars out of the list. Im sure you could make itmanly or something lol. idk, its just that EVERYONE has a civic, theres more of them then dsms even! lol

[S4toSTI]

Ok the altima coupe looks awesommmmmeeeee omfg. But its not out yet booo.

[1988 Olds]

Jetta

[HKS83]

You could really pick a very nice 2-3 year old used SAAB from a SAAB dealer for that money. 50K is barely broken in for a 9-5. My 01 aero was dynoed at 235whp at 85K, meaning it somehow gained 5whp in it's 6 years of life. But SAABs depreciate like rocks, someones loss can be your gain. Despite the fact that my car is 6 years old, it still feels like a 40K car, even though it's only worth 12K.

But if you really want a new car, you could probably get a last year 9-3SS for around 20K, or this years for 25K if you haggle well (but probably not).

But I think slightly used SAAB is the best bet, so much car for the money.Someone reallyreally loves their saab T_T.

[HKS83]

Get a scion xB. Cheap, tons of space and decent mileage.

[redwrxwagon02]

Dear S4toSTI buy a car that makes you happy. Don't take opinions from people on here because everyone is bias. Even if they say they're not they are. Everyone likes certain cars and favors them more than others. My suggestion to you is go to like 10 dealerships and explain to the salesman what your looking for. Tell them what you expect like factory equipment and what you would like to have. Thats your best bet.

Sincerely,
redwrxwagon02

PS buy a subaru .......... again :roll: :wink:

[D Money]

scion XB mad vip status kid. You'll have all the neighborhood bitties all over that d.

[MissDSM]

Altima coupe, its been decided :), you're welcome barry, for showing you the light.

[Spocknasty]

Altima coupe FTW.

[D Money]

Altima coupe in your mouth bitch.

**** looks like a budget g35izzle.

[markley02]

They are a little old now, but a well taken care of del sol with a d16 will be great on gas. Not to mention cruising in a 2 seater vert. Doesn't meet the requirement of a new car, but it will never die

[MissDSM]

Altima coupe in your mouth bitch.

**** looks like a budget g35izzle.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a148/Envy6AcCord/Smilies/blahblah.gif And your hyundai looks like? A hyundai. Hmm... I'd rather have some budget g35 lookalike as a dd than a hyundai that isn't a budget car of anything bc its a.... hyundai. http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a148/Envy6AcCord/Smilies/ohburn.gif.. stop comin into threads if you're just gonna talk ****.

[D Money]

aww man the post I coulda came at you with.

I'll stop.

Because im nice.

Bye Steph-A-Knee. <3<3<3's

[MissDSM]

What, that I drive a dsm? Yeah i've heard them all. But I don't come in a thread being rude and talking **** on a nice car for no reason. Goodbye Dimitri

[D Money]

I would never ever talk down on someones current vehicle. You should know me by now. Jesus Christ, you can't take a joke, can you?

Oh well.

NJ>DE :wink:

Oh, and just for the record? I use to own a dsm. It was my first car and the only other car I owned besides my two current ones.

[MissDSM]

Umm.. yyyeah. Anyway:
http://www.nissanusa.com/img/wallpapers/altimacoupe/altimacoupe_01_800.jpg
http://www.nissanusa.com/img/wallpapers/altimacoupe/altimacoupe_07_800.jpg
http://www.nissanusa.com/img/wallpapers/altimacoupe/altimacoupe_03_800.jpg
http://www.nissanusa.com/img/wallpapers/altimacoupe/altimacoupe_02_800.jpg



I personally think that you should be holding out til October for this but oh well, thats just me lol...
http://www.mobilemag.com/content/images/11251_super.jpg

[MPowerKai]

If you want a Nissan then you should get a 350Z, it's a great daily driver

http://www.pictures-of-cars.com/Nissan-350Z.jpg

[sisforsurfing]

For the Altima coupe, it looks like they took the gorgeous rear lines of the 350Z and plopped two giant ass cheeks on either side. The rear haunches are too big for me, and the trunk lid needs to come down about 5 inches.


hahah but whatever, I still think it's nice. With that or the 3 I think you'd be happy.

[MissDSM]

Yeah, but find brand new 350z for 20k

[MPowerKai]

Yeah, but find brand new 350z for 20k

Well I can't but how about a 2003 grand touring model 6 speed with 53k miles for 25k

engine:
*single turbonetics kit (375.9 dyno HP)
*carbon fiber engine cover
*polished stock plenum
*3" turbo-back exhaust to 2x vibrant resonators( one unbolts so i can bolt in my high flow cat(vibrant) for street use) to Apex n1 turbo muffler tilted on left side.
*silver grounding kit
*carbon fiber radiator panel
*koyo radiator
*hks ssq bov

exterior:
*PIAA Super Rozza with toyo t1-r tires, put on in may 2007(19x9 19x10)
*clear side reflectors with 4 custom red l.e.d.s put in
*red nismo wing
*2006 l.e.d. tail light conversion
*vertical doors inc. lamborghini door kit
*l.e.d. underbody kit
* NOS purge system for show installed by front windshield that shoots sjy high.



interior:
*red l.e.d.s under dash
*trunk carpet was sueded red
*rear strut bar sueded red
*full customly painted red fiber-glasses system with 2x kicker L7's and Zex nos bottle in middle. system is powered by Concept 1500-watt monoblock and a chrome voodoo capacitor.
*eclipse 2454 dvd/navigation 6.5" screen

Other:
* JIC MAGIC de type 2 SUS series exhaust system
* Zenetti stella chrome 19x8.5 and 19x9.5


Other stuff not on the car but comes with the car aem intake, stock exhaust and cats, another set of 19" rims from piaa. couple more bovs greddy, tial, and some others that I can't remember.


Car has currently won 8 trophies. No, test drives available only test rides unless you bring cash money and are very serious about purchasing this vehicle.

http://www.members.aol.com/ferraris2k/350z3.jpg


pm me if interested. Price is pretty firm and no trades unless the trade is spectacular like a Ferrari 360 modena lol.
The car currently makes around 405rwhp@9.5psi

[whitezenki]

he wants a daily driver...

new
under 20K



its not hard


lol at all that show car stuff, and +38billion offset wheels

[Red94Celica]

go with the Tc

[S4toSTI]

New car not a 350z with 53k miles then a turbo kit :confused:

[jspek]

tc. 17x8 and some sway bars your good to go! and the new release series 3.0 is hot.

[MPowerKai]

New car not a 350z with 53k miles then a turbo kit :confused:

Just a suggestion lol

[MissDSM]

blah blah blah altima coupe

[S4toSTI]

I don't even need to come in here anymore steph has this thread locked down.

[MissDSM]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a148/Envy6AcCord/Smilies/lock.gif http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a148/Envy6AcCord/Smilies/ninja.gif

[cburwell]

blah blah blah altima coupe

It's a nice car. The 4 cylinder is under 20K MSRP, so I'm sure you could work them down a bit.

Check out the Versa too. The hatch (5-door) can be had for around 15K with a 6-speed. My dad sat in the Versa sedan at the auto show and said he thought it was a bit cramped (He's over 6', as am I). It might be worth a look though, and the 30/34 MPG rating is attractive as well.

You can usually find some decent deals on Civics in every Sunday paper. A lot of them seem to be leases, but you should be able to find a few purchase deals. Just decide what you do and do not need. Some of the lower priced cars don't come with power windows and some things standard.

Also, even though the new Sentra looks like it has the radio molded in, you can still replace it.

[MissDSM]

Like I said to you before, just please don't settle on a car, whatever it may be. Wait til you find a car that you really like because we all know that if you get a car that your only "meh" about then you'll end up getting rid of it 6 months down the line.