I need a car to commute to work. A part of me is saying to get a car in stick, but then another part of me is saying to get an automatic car to deal with the traffic. I'm trying to decide if I should get a cheap car ($4,000 max), something like a Civic, Altima, etc... Or just lease either a new Civic Si or an RSX Type S. Both of those leases would come out under $300 a month for 3 yrs with everything rolled into the payment with minimal money out of pocket. If I leased, I'm leaning more towards getting the RSX, it's probably more comfortable and roomy, without screaming "wanna race??". What do you think?

 

what do you drive now?

if you have something decent already, and just need a commuter, I'd lease the cheapest thing you can find. base civic or something like that, probably under 200/month.

 

RSX-S, you only live once.

 

I have the G35x, which my wife uses during the day to go to work and do errands. I only really use it at night and on the weekends.

I considered getting something cheaper, but I figured if I'm going to be spending some time in it, I may as well splurge a little. Compared to the Civic, I could also get a base Altima for 2 yrs versus 3 yrs for a civic for practically the same price. Also keep in mind, if I'm going to lease I plan on rolling everything into the payments, including the bank fee, tax, security, etc..I have a lot of flexibility in new cars because I'm in the business, dealing with sales and leasing for any make/model.

 

NY Metro = AT. nuff said.

 

Heavy traffic - Get AT

 

Go for a Revenge mobile

I'm considering buying a nice little Chevette, filling the doors cement and the reeking havoc on all the bastards at my work garage that have put door dings in my CL- I had them removed last summer and now it looks like someone took a goddamn hammer to it again

 

I say buy a 4000 automatic civic if you gonna be sitting in that NYC traffic..

 

 

The drive would be from Brooklyn to Long Island, which is mostly highway driving...

 

 

2001 Nissan Sentra SE - gutsy engine, decent on gas and some serious mod potential (SR20DE) if one gets bored enough.

 

AT. Why not get something small if you live in the city?

BTW, the RSX has terrible view out the back (stupid C pillar) and you can't have anyone over 5'3" in the back without getting a serious neck injury (ie roofline).

What happened to the Lex?

 

^^^Lexus lease is done...replaced with the G35x

I don't plan on modding the car at all....no need to..

 

I'd go with a 94-97 Accord. I got one. their bulletproof about dude. you can put a ton of miles on them, they have decent "get up and go" for a 4 popper. plus they (at least for me) get 25-30 mpg always. insurance (for me) is cheap 90 bucks a month. plus the resale value on Accords are great .
If it was my choice I'd go with a 4 grand Accord EX man.

 

Altima or the RSX. I prefer the Altima from a styling and performance standpoint. It also isn't small enough to get crushed in if there is an accident on the highway. I'd say get the stick just for the fun factor at times. I have driven my CL in Philly traffic and Boston, Indy, Nashville, Baltimore and still have never had a single problem dealing with the constant shifting.