Hey guys,
Im looking for a cheap car, under or about 30k thats decently quick, 0-60 in under 5.8 seconds or so. Size isnt a problem.

Ive been looking at the mustang (2014) since i can get a good 7k off msrp for it, the focus st, camaro lt, but its on the slower side of for a muscle car, and the gti.

Does anyone have any other suggestions?

I was thinking of the brz/frs but theyre a little slow for my taste, maybe if i drive it, itll be better. I like the new mustang with ecoboost, but its decently expensive but an option non the less.

 

miata.. mx-5




because race car

 

The new Mk7 GTI. Probably one of the best cars in the world for the money from everything I've read.

 

wrx has more hp than the brz and is about the same price.

 

if $30k is cheap to you, i wanna know what is an expensive car?

 

yea, that br-z aint getting in the sub 6's 0-60 either lol.

The MX-5 would be a blast.. but not practical at all for a DD.

I like the WRX idea...

Focus ST is in your performance/price range as well (5.8 0-60)

 

Lol. Good point. Maybe medium priced. Expensive to me would be over 60k. The last car i got under 30k was in 1996. Was a honda accord.

OT: i dont think the miata fits the bill. The trunk is terrible, but at least i could get loyalty lol.

Maybe a wrx ill take a look.

 

the Focus is a good option too. for a FWD it loves to hug the road. But i think for holding its value the WRX would probably better in that department. plus the new WRX's all come in 6 speed manuals.

 

average car price in US for 2014: $31,252. is under 30k cheap? no, but its technically less than average.

By comparison, to the 1996 reference, the last data point i have is for 1993, in which case the average car cost $12,750.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/...ugust/2761341/

 

I'd spend 30k on a Mustang 5.0 before I did on any of the other choices.

The new GTI's are awesome, but so vanilla compared to the Mustang.

 

WRX

 

I own a BRZ. While I wouldn't sell mine for a WRX, between the two I recommend most people to get a WRX. It's a huge improvement over the previous ones.

I love the Mustang 5.0 but the next generation (2015) is coming out very soon. Either wait for the next gen to come out and buy one, or save even more by buying a 2014 then.

 

Are you limiting this to new or used?

More cars will meet the requirements if you're talking used-- 335i, G37.

 

Go with a new Mustang out of the choices listed, the aftermarket options are almost limitless, not to mention you can have a car in the low 12's with a few bolt ons and a tune. Also a used Vette is always an option unless you're looking for new only.

 

I would prefer new and something fully loaded or at least nav. I do like the new mustang but getting 7k off msrp for a 2014 is also appealing.

 

used 370Z

 

BRZ if you are ever going to track the car.

If not, BRZ.

 

well hell, if we're going with used under 30k

NSX

because when you own an NSX... fuck practicality

 

What about the 2014 Accord Coupe V6 6 speed? All in you're at about $33,500 but I'm sure you can get the dealer down a grand or two. 0-60 in 5.6 and, though biased, I can attest that it's a practical coupe.

 

Good looking car too.

 

No Corvette option?

 

only if all other options have been exhausted

 

Wait for the 2015 Mustang. Looks pretty good, and you'll be the coolest kid on the playground. If you're going used maybe a G37S or 335i, sedan or coupe.

 

Ive been crunching numbers and want to go even lower in case insurance is high. What can i get for about 22.5k? Similar criteria, but it could be a little slower.

 

Fiesta ST

 

 

The new Cooper S starts at $24k. You could probably find plenty of CPO previous-gen models for much less too.

 

Is this going to be your only car, or is it going to supplement something to keep miles off of it?

 

$22K should be able to get you a mint S2000.

 

You sound like some of my customers..."I need to lease something with 4WD, V6, Nav, Leather, Roof, 15k miles per year, nothing down, and want to spend no more than $200/month"

 

Drove one around for a few days a couple of months ago to shoot. Couldn't stand it.

 

Hahaha. Yup, that's the way everyone is. I want to pay for a lada but drive a Mercedes. Why do you think I ended up with a nicely equipped Kia? It has all the gizmos of the germans and japanese at a fraction of the cost. If only they made performance cars lol.

 

Not my only car, doesn't have to be fully loaded at my new price point or anything. As long as it has some performance.

 

He could be one of your customers. doesn't seem too far from you.

 

Test drive the Fiesta ST. Everyone seems to like it way more than the Focus.

 

^ the difference in size alone would stray me from the Fiesta..

that thing is wittle..

( I realize the irony in that with my S2k, but im looking for a sedan as a daily right now lol)

 

Golf R?

 

Just curious, but why couldn't you stand it?

 

$35k and not coming with a manual for about a year.

 

honda civic Si.... buy a last gen one and mod it to your performance tastes... efficient, great utility, bulletproof... 6 MT is fantastic... LSD makes it good in all weather.