If you had $20,000 Dollars to buy a "NEW" Car what would you buy
05-14-2002, 12:12 PM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2001
Age: 44
Posts: 485
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If you had $20,000 Dollars to buy a "NEW" Car what would you buy
If you had $20,000 to buy a NEW (brand new) what would you buy. Not going over $20,000. Im thinking Mazda MP3.
What would you all buy?
Thanks
What would you all buy?
Thanks
Trending Topics
05-14-2002, 12:25 PM
#8
('''\_(o_0)_/''')
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Nashua NH
Age: 39
Posts: 312
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
For $20,000, I'd be looking at the Acura RSX and the Toyota Celica. For $25,000, I'd choose the RSX Type S or Accord V6 EX Coupe. $30,000 I'd take a 3.2TL.
The Mazda MP3 is nice, but they're sold out around here (and likely in your area). And they're underpowered...only 140HP. Wait until this Summer when Mazda offers a turbocharged 170HP MP3.
The Mazda MP3 is nice, but they're sold out around here (and likely in your area). And they're underpowered...only 140HP. Wait until this Summer when Mazda offers a turbocharged 170HP MP3.
05-14-2002, 12:31 PM
#12
Safety Car
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: SAC, CA
Posts: 4,135
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by juniorbean
I agree, but for argument sake I think we're going based on sticker here as dealer markup is too variable.....
I agree, but for argument sake I think we're going based on sticker here as dealer markup is too variable.....
05-14-2002, 12:50 PM
#16
3rd Gear
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i was in your shoes about 4 months ago. Between all the cars the RSX has the nicest interior, and was the most fun to drive.
Personally, i decided to get a 1 year old CL (w/10,000 miles) for less than the RSX. Power seats are a big plus in a 2 seater.
Good Luck.
Personally, i decided to get a 1 year old CL (w/10,000 miles) for less than the RSX. Power seats are a big plus in a 2 seater.
Good Luck.
05-14-2002, 04:19 PM
#28
Advanced
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Silver Spring MD
Posts: 74
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RSX looks too girly, The new tiburon looks pretty sexy though(but it is still a Hyundai; but I would probably go with an altima 2.5S because of the four door convience and the looks(yes I know the interior is crappy)
05-14-2002, 04:35 PM
#29
Banned
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Bellevue, WA
Age: 47
Posts: 2,630
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
05-14-2002, 04:53 PM
#30
Banned
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Age: 44
Posts: 6,227
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
the civic SI looks like crap and that shifter mounted where it is..what the hell is that?? a dildo for your girlfreind??? sheesh, Hyundai Tiberon all the way..the 03 fully loaded with 181 HP 6 speed manual is only 20,495...thats with 17inch wheels, moonroof, climate control, leather, etc, etc...that car is definately the sweetest thing on the market now for less than 20,000 as far as 2 door sports coupes go.
05-14-2002, 04:59 PM
#32
Banned
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Bellevue, WA
Age: 47
Posts: 2,630
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by JamzCL
Mini Cooper S. There's one outside in my office parking lot right now.....it's pretty cool
Mini Cooper S. There's one outside in my office parking lot right now.....it's pretty cool
05-14-2002, 05:04 PM
#33
Banned
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Age: 44
Posts: 6,227
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
just priced one of those mini cooper S cars with comparable options to the CL-S...friggin thing was 27,000!!!! thats a rip off and a half. a stripped down version is a good buy but they get you from behind with all the options!!
05-14-2002, 05:08 PM
#34
I Feel Too Old Here
Join Date: Jan 2002
Age: 44
Posts: 5,100
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
sentra se-r spec v
hyundai tiburon
civic si looks like a pile a shit. it may be the hatchback look that im not crazy about in that car. the sentra is amazing, its fairly fast, 2 tone interior (cloth but its not bad), 6 speed and cd player stereo. i think they start aroun 17 18 g's. and the tiburon is great b/c the looks and the 6 speed, the engine could use some work but looks hott. and that neon SRT is pretty fugly, but its fugly fast so i guess i'd take a black one or white one, yellow sucks ass IMO.
hyundai tiburon
civic si looks like a pile a shit. it may be the hatchback look that im not crazy about in that car. the sentra is amazing, its fairly fast, 2 tone interior (cloth but its not bad), 6 speed and cd player stereo. i think they start aroun 17 18 g's. and the tiburon is great b/c the looks and the 6 speed, the engine could use some work but looks hott. and that neon SRT is pretty fugly, but its fugly fast so i guess i'd take a black one or white one, yellow sucks ass IMO.
05-14-2002, 05:25 PM
#35
Curiosity Killed The CL-S
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: San Jose, CA
Age: 50
Posts: 418
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by DG-T-S
i'm definitely w/ ebednarz.
the NEON SRT-4 is beyond the best buy...
$19,000 for sub 6sec 0-60mph is unbeatable!
i'm definitely w/ ebednarz.
the NEON SRT-4 is beyond the best buy...
$19,000 for sub 6sec 0-60mph is unbeatable!
For 20k, I'd go with the Tiburon. Good value for the money.
05-14-2002, 05:29 PM
#37
Banned
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Bellevue, WA
Age: 47
Posts: 2,630
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by JamzCL
DAMN!!! I just found out the Mini (not S) here at my office is being raffled off by my company. I'm sure I'm not eligable
DAMN!!! I just found out the Mini (not S) here at my office is being raffled off by my company. I'm sure I'm not eligable
05-14-2002, 05:38 PM
#38
CAFFEINE SLAVE
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Des Moines, IA USA
Posts: 4,321
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by mffdvr
Why wouldn't you be eligible?! 'Cause you're an employee?! That sucks. Look into it though.....still cool even if it's not an S.
Why wouldn't you be eligible?! 'Cause you're an employee?! That sucks. Look into it though.....still cool even if it's not an S.
05-14-2002, 06:01 PM
#39
Suzuka Master
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Age: 46
Posts: 7,083
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I dunno there... True, that's great performance for a sub 20k car, but the interior... there's just no class you know. Some very cool stuff (race seats, silver shift knob, carbon-fiber-ish trim) but overall very cheap looking...
I think I'd take the Focus SVT or the Neon
