$12kish car thread

[jflip2002]

Well, it seems that your friend isnt really caring about the "Cool factor" otherwise hed get an E30 or an E36 M3 ;)

Id lean towards a Nissan Versa hatch from what you have listed. They are cheap, they are great on gas (actually better gas than the Nissan Altima Hybrid), the hatch makes them semi-versatile, and they dont look THAT ugly. I think the Honda fits are ugly as shit, as well are the Kia Soul and Nissan Qubes (The Qube starts at lke $17k anyways).

Though personally if it were me, Id save up a little more, and get a new Rabbit (considering his criteria).

[z31maniac]

Have you looked at hyundai? You could get a very lightly used sonata or elantra for that money. The hyundas build quality is excellent these days and the warranty kicks butt. I'd also look into a mercury milan (fusion) they were available with a 5-spd.

Around here less than $12k will get you a NEW Hyundai Accent, although that is a bit small.

[Unearth078]

cobalt its a shame the did away with the lt... really wasnt that bad. id say aveo but every time i drive my parents i get hit.

literally drove it two days in a row and got hit both days.
albeit, i was backed into, but a fucking jimmy fucked that hood up

[rThor432]

(edit* although hondas are fucking gay)

Why are Honda's "fucking gay"?

I've never owned one, so enlighten me.

[Leaf]

if u you buy a hyundai at an exciting time like this thats an auto ban....

[2002maniac]

Have you looked at hyundai? You could get a very lightly used sonata or elantra for that money. The hyundas build quality is excellent these days and the warranty kicks butt. I'd also look into a mercury milan (fusion) they were available with a 5-spd.

[ikkitousen]

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I mean honestly what car could really stand up to that offer.

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[vlad]

buy my 318iS project :up:

[madformx5]

Yeah but even an e wouldn't come close to some of the new little cars in gas mileage. The fact that he wants an auto tells me all I need to know about him anyway. He wants an automotive appliance.

a straight e30 wiht a 10k budget would make a real nice car:D

[87e30]

Fit ftw!!!

[3bvert]

a straight e30 wiht a 10k budget would make a real nice car:D

[s38e30]

my mother has an 08 rabbit 5 speed with the 2.5, its a very nice car

I think he means the MK1

[brandondan1]

Srsly, the Cube isn't as spacious as it looks. The interior is really uninspired as well... lawn chairs would probably be better than what it has.

I'd vote for the Sentra SE-R if you want the most fun. Or the 1st gen fit if you just want something economical.

[Holland]

Just say NO to Versa. Stay away, very far away.

[wolfgangstbd]

honda fit is tight as fuck. i want one