[effse7en]

WRX wagon, Miata, or KR F250.

[Blake360]

I'll be getting one in a few months:
2013 dodge dart
2012/13 elantra
2012/13 forte
2009/10 v6 mustang with ~ 40k miles
which?

[lowbudgethero]

Originally Posted by Blake360

I'll be getting one in a few months:
2013 dodge dart
2012/13 elantra
2012/13 forte
2009/10 v6 mustang with ~ 40k miles
which?

What is your normal commuting like? Neighbor of mine loves his elantra, forte kinda meh, v6 mustang before '11 meh. Dart will be on its first year so no esp since it's completely new.

[Supra_MKIII]

Originally Posted by Blake360

I'll be getting one in a few months:
2013 dodge dart
2012/13 elantra
2012/13 forte
2009/10 v6 mustang with ~ 40k miles
which?

Wouldn't buy any of those. I'd get something from 2009-2011 lightly used with a good bit of warranty left. What are you looking for in a car? You're kind of all over the place with your list.

[Blake360]

Originally Posted by Supra_MKIII

Wouldn't buy any of those. I'd get something from 2009-2011 lightly used with a good bit of warranty left. What are you looking for in a car? You're kind of all over the place with your list.

Well I've had a kia forte for the past 2 years which has been fine but my brother will get to keep it, I'm looking for something will good MPG and fairly good style, around the $16k range. I'll probably have it for less than 5 years. The dart will supposedly get 40mpg like the elantra and I like the look of it so I'm leaning towards that right now, but not sure since it's not out yet.

[folkloricjungle]

Ford Focus 2012 Hatchback

or

Mazda 3?

[effse7en]

Originally Posted by Blake360

Well I've had a kia forte for the past 2 years which has been fine but my brother will get to keep it, I'm looking for something will good MPG and fairly good style, around the $16k range. I'll probably have it for less than 5 years. The dart will supposedly get 40mpg like the elantra and I like the look of it so I'm leaning towards that right now, but not sure since it's not out yet.

Look up reliability and mileage of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. That's what the Dart is going to be based off of, so that's your best bet on finding anything out about it.
I dug the Elantra when I was looking for a car, and would probably be in one right now if not for the ridiculous dealer markup at the time (they had just come out).
Old v6 mustang is poop. That's all I have to say about that.
I was never a fan of the Forte, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

I'd agree with the man above me in suggesting a current gen Focus or Mazda 3 hatchback. Both should have depreciated enough by then to be in the 16-17k range.

[I'm inebriated]

Originally Posted by Blake360

I'll be getting one in a few months:
2013 dodge dart
2012/13 elantra
2012/13 forte
2009/10 v6 mustang with ~ 40k miles
which?

If that's your list I'd go with the elantra

[lowbudgethero]

Originally Posted by Blake360

Well I've had a kia forte for the past 2 years which has been fine but my brother will get to keep it, I'm looking for something will good MPG and fairly good style, around the $16k range. I'll probably have it for less than 5 years. The dart will supposedly get 40mpg like the elantra and I like the look of it so I'm leaning towards that right now, but not sure since it's not out yet.

if mpg is what you're worried about then what about the chevy cruze eco?

[Blake360]

Originally Posted by lowbudgethero

if mpg is what you're worried about then what about the chevy cruze eco?

It's over my budget and it looks too bland to me.

[toolbandfan]

You're only planning on having the car for 5 years, why not used? Plenty of good used cars can probably get 35+ mpg on the highway.

[Blake360]

Originally Posted by toolbandfan

You're only planning on having the car for 5 years, why not used? Plenty of good used cars can probably get 35+ mpg on the highway.

I plan on getting a lightly used or former rental 2012/2013 car.

[toolbandfan]

Eh, I'd look for cheaper if you're just going to have it for 5 years. You can probably get a 2006 Sentra or some other high mpg car and sell it for a very slight loss if any when gas is super expensive again in the future.


But it's your money. I guess I'm just not the person who cares to have the newest cars.

[I'm inebriated]

Originally Posted by Blake360

I plan on getting a lightly used or former rental 2012/2013 car.

I wouldn't buy a rental because I know how I drive rentals.

[Blake360]

Originally Posted by I'm inebriated

I wouldn't buy a rental because I know how I drive rentals.

Well in 2010 I bought the '10 forte that was a former rental and haven't had a single problem with it in 2 years, and on the other hand I'm a little suspicious of used cars that are less than 2 years old since there would likely be a specific reason why it was returned so soon. But I'm okay with taking chances so both options are on the table for me anyway.

[lowbudgethero]

Originally Posted by Blake360

It's over my budget and it looks too bland to me.

it would help to know your budget

[Blake360]

Originally Posted by lowbudgethero

it would help to know your budget

Originally Posted by Blake360

I'm looking for something will good MPG and fairly good style, around the $16k range.

There it is

[STLOutlawz]

'08 Nissan Altima coupe3.5/2.5

Mazda 3 hatch back

Genesis 2.0t

I know there is a pretty big price difference in these I'm looking for a decent daily driver. I currently drive a '97 maxima 3.0 v6 decent power I don't mind it. Just time for something new. Looking to spend about 16-17k. I am open to suggestions also. Thanks in advance

[pballler2269]

Originally Posted by effse7en

WRX wagon, Miata, or KR F250.

WRX wagon because (decent)speed&function

Originally Posted by folkloricjungle

Ford Focus 2012 Hatchback

or

Mazda 3?

Focus because I hate Mazda interiors.

[folkloricjungle]

Alright:

Ford Focus Hatchback

or

Hyundai Elantra 2012

Why?

[Blake360]

Originally Posted by folkloricjungle

Alright:

Ford Focus Hatchback

or

Hyundai Elantra 2012

Why?

Elantra because hatchbacks are ugly.