I know i am gonna get alot of HOnda/Acura bias answers but what was some hot sedan under 25k out the door. My bro is 17 and my parents are looking for a car.

I am really blank and only thing I can think of is a 4cyl Mazda 6 and Accord...

 

whay do they want to spend 25K on his first car? that's a mistake if you ask me.

 

off the top of my head i think of the following in that price range (new or slightly used) and in no particular order:

$25,000 and under 4 door:

--Acura TL (2004's most likely)
--Honda Accord
--Hyundai Sonata (newest design is nice IMHO...great warranty...good power for the $$)
--Honda Civic

i wish i had those choices when i was 17!!!!!!

 

VW GTI, you can get an 06 for less than 25, and that might be with navi...

 

Civic Si Sedan

 

Mustang GT, i would love one if i was 17.

but....

 

2007 Mazdaspeed 3. 263hp in a FWD Economy Hatchback.


He'll learn.

 

he said sedan

 

hey, for once I agree with you.

 

my friend just got the 2007 toyota camry for 26k out the door, and his is a v6, so i'm sure u can talk them into getting a 4 banger for sub 25k.... other wise the subaru wrx is 25k, honda accord, besides that most decent 4 doors (guessing that you don't want compact) cost more...

 

oh yea, my sister just bought a 2006 cadillac CTS for 25k flat, but that was before taxes....

 

i say get him a corolla or civic type of car...........

 

Jetta 2.0T

 

Just lookin at differ cars on line I am gonna take him to go look at

Jetta
Altima
Accord
TSX
626

 

I like my Matrix. I got the pretty base model with CD, Auto, Power everything for $12k + tax and tips (2005).

Unlike the Honda, there is no blind spot at all. You seat high and you can see all around the car without any problem. It drives very good too. and pretty fast.

 

sorry... I want to add more in my last post... but it was over 5mins...

I like my Matrix. I got the pretty base model with CD, Auto, Power everything for $12k + tax and tips (2005). (no fancy moonroof, etc)

Unlike my TSX, there is no blind spot at all. You seat high and you can see all around the car without any problem. It drives very good too. and pretty fast.

But... the Matrix is very small... You can barely fit 4 people in the Matrix. Cargo space is very very good though.

But for the price and for the 1st car, it is the best car IMO.

 

I agree with some of the prior posts... Wow 25 grand on a first car... life is good... but all jealousy aside...

I would say, in no particular order, and so hotter than others... (it's gonna be a hellof a list):

- Corrola
- Yaris
- Matrix
- Camry (base)
- Xa
- Xb
- Civic
- Accord
- Fit
- Element
- Insight (base, if gas savings is hot to ya)
- Legacy 2.5i
- Impreza 2.5i
- Audi A3 (used)
- Versa
- Sentra
- Altima
- Rabbit
- GTI (base)
- Jetta
- Passat (base)

I could go on with some of the American stuff... but I'll let you decide as some would argue about their hottness as well as reliability (but the same could be said for others in my list...) anyway good luck... and I hope your bro appreciate's it...

 

I guess for once you're right then.

 

This post got me thinking...

So I've been looking at the Mazda site...

I did not know this... but the Mazda6 now comes in a 5door (hatchback)...

Very practical....

Cool...

 

Mazda 3... for the win.. especially the sport wagon. im surprised only one person has mentioned the 3 (and it was the MS).


That car is clearly hands down one of the best in its class (if not the best).

 

For $25,000 you can buy your little brother THREE good used cars..

 

Wow, $25K for a 1st car!! Lucky kid!! My first car was a '74 Dodge Challenger that I bought for $1500 from a cousin

 

Well I got a TL for my first car and my sis got a RSX.... I think he is leaning towards a Accord 4cyl Ex

 

Slightly used 2005-2006 Dodge Charger with the Hemi

 

good call

 

Probably not a great idea to give him something with that much muscle for a first car. Personally my pick would be the 3. I've driven one and I liked it. Good car.

 

are you guys flirting?

 

07 mazda 6
bro just got one for like $22k

 

For $25K you can get a bunch of nice used sedans. Personally I think it's a lot, but it seems like your folks have some good cash.

I would look at:

2004 TL
2004-05 TSX
2005-06 Maxima
Brand New Altima
Brand New Mazda 6
2003-04 Infiniti G35
Subaru Impreza WRX

I'm sure there is a bunch more.

What have he looked at so far?

 

I've seen a few G35 sedans going for just over $26,XXX around here...close enough?

 

I've seen the 03's ad 04's for closer to $24K around here.

 

There are a lot of cars to be had for 25K. Brand new, your options will be a bit limited, but used, the possibilities are endless....

All of the ones that were on my mind were already said. You'd be able to find a lot more domestic cars for that price though.

 

The dealers around here are WAY over-stocked with the sedans...especially the AWD sedans (some have over 30 in stock), and the new redesigned 2007's are due out soon I believe, so I would imagine they are trying to get rid of them before the new ones come in...

 

geez....my first car (at 17) was a 1969 Plymouth Valiant....got it for $500....

i wish i had $25k for a car right now.....*damn mortgage payments*

 

Si sedan or mazda speed 3

 

What is this SI sedan that you speak of?

 

05-06 Subaru Legacy GT

 

I'll second that!

 

well my dad just called me from the acura dealer and he might be getting me bro a tsx.....he is trying to get the car below 26.5k I will keep yall updated...

 

Should be able to get one for like 25.5-25.9k if that's for non navi.