Ok one of my good friends is getting his license in a few weeks. He is looking for a car that is fairly quiet, fairly quick, and looks nice. HAs to keep it about $24K and under. His brother got the Honda Accord EX-V6 last summer so he doesn't want that.

I was in the same situation about 2.5 years ago and bought the alero but I don't think that would be good for him now.

Also New Car:

I suggested RSX/RSX Type S
G20t
Celica GT-S


Any other help.

 

Some options:

VW GTI 1.8T
RSX
2003 Tiburon (if it comes out in time)
Ford Focus SVT (if it comes out in time)
Honda Civic Si (if it comes out in time)
Left-over 2001 Prelude (if there still are any)
Mazda MP3 (not as fast but handles like it's on rails)
Sentra SE-R Spec V

Those would be a good start in the price range you're looking for. I've read good things about the SVT Focus, the Tiburon, and the MP3.

One review of the Spec V was disappointing. The GTI 1.8T apparently flies (seen as low as 6.9 to 60mph).

Lots out there to choose from.

 

WRX

 

G20's a nice car, but completely outclassed by almost anything out there now.. Even Nissan's own Sentra can smack it around.

A coworker of mine got a great deal on a 2002 Maxima SE, just around the 24k mark. If you can stand the looks, it's a keeper.

 

Swee thanks, AS for the WRX mentioned below he hates the looks of it. Which is a shame cause that thing is sweet to drive. What about a Dodge Stratus R/T are those any good, never saw one but they look sweet and heard they are fast and smooth riding.

Still think the Alero is best foir this--> Mine was $23K then I got bigger rims, wider tires, sways, ECU Upgrade for another $4K

Car goes to 60 in mid 7s and is quiet too. Great first car, and I really beat the shit out of it. And it takes everything. But he doesn't want one.

BTW the new TIbourn looks great does anyone hae any news on it

 

I say Celica GT-S, then when he has some extra cash, he can go for the TRD supercharger and body kit package $3k and still be under warranty.

 

rsx type s

 

drove an RSX loaner car the other day, put about 50 miles on it, lot o fun. it had an auto. this would be great w/stick. fuggetabout an RSX type S. i want one of those.

rsx all the way

 

2002 Beetle Turbo S
MSRP: $23,400

(daisy to put in the dash: $1 dolla)

 

Needs that rear tail spoiler and tinted windows.

Too bad it doesn't have the 225hp version, though you could chip it.

For a New Beetle, it's not bad lookin' =)

 

It needs those Daisy wheels I see on New Beetles all over the place...

 

he can have my cl-s for 24.5k plus tax..

 

Base model Pontiac grand Prix GTP!! Fast....

 

Mini Cooper.

If you can get on that is...

 

get the acura rsx type s

 

Wait for the press annoucement for the Evo VII. The RS might be under 24k....

 

subaru impreza wrx is a good choice i love that car very much

 

He could get a really nice used 93.5-97 Supra. Few fairly cheap mods and he could hit 12's if he's a good drive. Plus it's got some luxary to it actually. I don't know about the quiet factor though