Car for my girlfriend...
05-01-2006, 09:24 PM
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Car for my girlfriend...
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~$15k
Cheap on repairs
Great on gas (25+/30+)
2003 and up
Manual transmission
Sunroof
Alloy wheels (no cheap steel wheels with wheel covers)
Used of course...
~$15k
Cheap on repairs
Great on gas (25+/30+)
2003 and up
Manual transmission
Sunroof
Alloy wheels (no cheap steel wheels with wheel covers)
Used of course...
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05-01-2006, 09:26 PM
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I'm thinking of something from Honda, Toyota, or Nissan. How about a Scion tC? Fully loaded with only a few thousand miles, you could find an '05 for like $13k. Definitely something to consider.
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Originally Posted by stangg172004
scion?
That's what I said but she doesn't like them. I like the tC (she doesn't) but unfortunately it doesn't get that great gas mileage due to the short gearing.
05-01-2006, 09:37 PM
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20th Anniversary GTi
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2586075
But its 6 speed, so dunno if she'd want it
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2586075
But its 6 speed, so dunno if she'd want it
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Originally Posted by SakiGT
20th Anniversary GTi
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2586075
But its 6 speed, so dunno if she'd want it
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2586075
But its 6 speed, so dunno if she'd want it
Thanks... she wants a manual transmission and loved her previous Jetta that she totalled last year
05-01-2006, 09:43 PM
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Honda Fit? Civic? Mazda 3?
05-01-2006, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Honda Fit? Civic? Mazda 3?
Someone at work has a new black Fit
on the scion tC or the Fit. They should meet all the requirements that you're looking for and be inexpensive to maintain.
05-01-2006, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Teh Jatt
I don't know why I read "pics of my girlfriend"
05-01-2006, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
She'd never go for the Honda Fit... it isn't sporty enough.
Thats not what Car and Driver said in its review
05-01-2006, 11:41 PM
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Mazda3 > Scion tC in overal value
Toyota > Mazda in perceived reliability
Scion tC > Mazda3 in looks and coolness
Mazda3 > Scion tC in luxury features (the GT trim comes with leather, heated seats, HIDs, trip computer, tire pressure, rain sensing wipers, and more standard)
Edit: sorry...forgot you were looking at used '03/'04. The Mazda3 S GT trim only availble in '06 and '05 it's called SP23.
Toyota > Mazda in perceived reliability
Scion tC > Mazda3 in looks and coolness
Mazda3 > Scion tC in luxury features (the GT trim comes with leather, heated seats, HIDs, trip computer, tire pressure, rain sensing wipers, and more standard)
Edit: sorry...forgot you were looking at used '03/'04. The Mazda3 S GT trim only availble in '06 and '05 it's called SP23.
05-02-2006, 12:32 AM
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2 weeks ago I bought one of the GFs a 2005 Dodge Stratus Coupe 11K on the clock. Grey/Grey. They where asking 15K, I knocked them down to $10,200 lol..
The car is in perfect condtion in every way. Flawless.
$15k << 10.2K
Cheap on repairs YES
Great on gas (25+/30+) YES
2003 and up YES
Manual transmission NO, but has SS.
Sunroof YES
Alloy wheels (no cheap steel wheels with wheel covers) YES.
Still has bumper to bumper warranty for another 2-3years. + nice sound system 6disc CD player....
The car is in perfect condtion in every way. Flawless.
$15k << 10.2K
Cheap on repairs YES
Great on gas (25+/30+) YES
2003 and up YES
Manual transmission NO, but has SS.
Sunroof YES
Alloy wheels (no cheap steel wheels with wheel covers) YES.
Still has bumper to bumper warranty for another 2-3years. + nice sound system 6disc CD player....
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05-02-2006, 04:53 AM
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2 year old LOADED Mazda 6. can't go wrong, great car.
05-02-2006, 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 1killercls
2 year old LOADED Mazda 6. can't go wrong, great car.
05-02-2006, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by ninjamyst
Mazda3 > Scion tC in overal value
Toyota > Mazda in perceived reliability
Scion tC > Mazda3 in looks and coolness
Mazda3 > Scion tC in luxury features (the GT trim comes with leather, heated seats, HIDs, trip computer, tire pressure, rain sensing wipers, and more standard)
Edit: sorry...forgot you were looking at used '03/'04. The Mazda3 S GT trim only availble in '06 and '05 it's called SP23.
Toyota > Mazda in perceived reliability
Scion tC > Mazda3 in looks and coolness
Mazda3 > Scion tC in luxury features (the GT trim comes with leather, heated seats, HIDs, trip computer, tire pressure, rain sensing wipers, and more standard)
Edit: sorry...forgot you were looking at used '03/'04. The Mazda3 S GT trim only availble in '06 and '05 it's called SP23.
If the Scion tC is better in reliablity, looks/coolness, and is cheaper than the Mazda3 how is the Mazda better in overall value?
05-02-2006, 09:55 AM
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She might hate the look, but the old civic SI hatch fits nicely
has everything you want, with an ugly shifter on the dash
other than that its still a pretty sweet car
and gets an epa est 26/30 at the right price
edmunds price estimates just under 15k for an '04
has everything you want, with an ugly shifter on the dash
other than that its still a pretty sweet car
and gets an epa est 26/30 at the right price
edmunds price estimates just under 15k for an '04
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05-02-2006, 12:05 PM
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2 weeks ago I bought one of the GFs a 2005 Dodge Stratus Coupe 11K on the clock. Grey/Grey. They where asking 15K, I knocked them down to $10,200 lol..
of the bold text! 
05-02-2006, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by CL Platano
Do Altimas come in a 5 spd?
I still say a slightly used Scion tC is where your girlfriend should be looking, Steve. My friend just bought one last week and he already loves it.
05-02-2006, 02:38 PM
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Mini Cooper or a Civic
05-02-2006, 02:39 PM
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05 Chevy Classic with 25000 miles from Hertz.
$9995 before $300 AAA discount.
Insurance is much less expensive, 4T40E GM transmission is solid, and 2.2L Ecotec engine is extremely easy to work on and offers lots of low-end torque. Fuel Economy is easily 32-34MPG on the HWY.
$9995 before $300 AAA discount.
Insurance is much less expensive, 4T40E GM transmission is solid, and 2.2L Ecotec engine is extremely easy to work on and offers lots of low-end torque. Fuel Economy is easily 32-34MPG on the HWY.
