I'm Looking for a New Car!

etwigs34
etwigs34 Posts: 136
edited July 2008 in The Clubhouse
Hey ya'll,
I'm looking for a new car.....I currently drive a 93 mazda protege and am tired of getting all of the problems fixed with it.....I really am not in the market for a brand new car but newer is good....I want something with good gas mileage (of course) i'm used to getting about 30-32 mpg, so something around there would be good....any suggestions? Also i heard that you can trade in your old cars to the government for $3,000....anyone know how to do that? thanks ya'll

-twigs
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited July 2008
    Honda civic 38-40 mpg great reliability and not to mention good looking and pretty good bang for the buck. All of our cars in our driveway are Honda's mine is a 2003 honda civic coupe, my moms is a 2001 honda civic sedan, my sisters is a 2002 honda civic sedan and my dads is a 2007 honda element.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited July 2008
    Nissan Altima 2.5 S or SL. Very nice cars and will get 33 mpg hwy. Plenty of room for almost anyone. I'm 6'3'' 220 lbs and fit quite comfortably.
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
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  • SlowcarIX
    SlowcarIX Posts: 887
    edited July 2008
    how about this?

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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited July 2008
    I'd get another Mazda if I were you. Great reviews and the best body styles for your ever day drivers for several years running, in my opinion.

    mz_07mazda3_rear.jpg

    Mazda_6_Frankfurt_005.jpg

    They're usually driven by hot chicks, too. :)
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited July 2008
    I really love my Scion xB! I wouldn't buy a new one but the 05-06s are cool, and cheap. 33mpg stock, 37mpg modified, fun to drive, haul around anything the bigger suv's will.
    madmax
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited July 2008
    TX vehicle replacement program: http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/implementation/air/mobilesource/vim/driveclean.html
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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited July 2008
    The Camry and Accord can both get 30+mpg. If you want smaller and better mileage, go smaller Toyota or Honda. I'm a recent convert.
    -Ignorance is strength -
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  • BeRad
    BeRad Posts: 736
    edited July 2008
    +1 on the Mazda 3. It's the new Protege. Great vehicle.
    Also, Toyota Matrix is more than worth the money. They don't last very long on used lots for a reason. Tons of great reviews on them.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited July 2008
    BeRad wrote: »
    Also, Toyota Matrix is more than worth the money. They don't last very long on used lots for a reason. Tons of great reviews on them.

    Or Pontiac Vibe....basically same car, just different names.
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  • doggie750
    doggie750 Posts: 1,160
    edited July 2008
    Nissan Skyline Gtr....
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited July 2008
    Demiurge wrote: »
    I'd get another Mazda if I were you. Great reviews and the best body styles for your ever day drivers for several years running, in my opinion.

    They're usually driven by hot chicks, too. :)

    I'm gonna second that one and add to it the Ford Focus. It is pretty much the same car, at least in North America it is. We get the European version next year as a 2010 model it seems.

    And yes, chicks dig the Mazdas. They are "cute". Then again, girls think my truck is "cute". Until they want a ride in the passenger seat that is. Then they think it was put on Earth by Satan himself. I tell them it's Darth Vader's truck but they never listen, they just want to "see what it can do!" But the Mazda 3 has enough "fun factor" and aggressive styling to not be a "secretary special" like a V6 Mustang.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited July 2008
    madmax wrote: »
    ...haul around anything the bigger suv's will.
    madmax

    I doubt that. If by "bigger SUV" you mean a Ford Escape or a Toyota RAV4 then maybe but as soon as you get into mid-sized like a Chevy 'Blazer or a Ford Explorer, they can yank around some pretty big piles of stuff.
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  • etwigs34
    etwigs34 Posts: 136
    edited July 2008
    madmax wrote: »
    I really love my Scion xB! I wouldn't buy a new one but the 05-06s are cool, and cheap. 33mpg stock, 37mpg modified, fun to drive, haul around anything the bigger suv's will.
    madmax

    ya i was actually looking at getting an xB......a co-worker of mine has one that he is fixing up to sell......what is a decent price range for an 05 or 06 one?

    -twigs
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  • etwigs34
    etwigs34 Posts: 136
    edited July 2008
    candyliquor35m wrote: »
    TX vehicle replacement program: http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/implementation/air/mobilesource/vim/driveclean.html

    thanks candyliquor35m, i just found out that my car is eligable! yes instant $3,000! and I only paid $1,500! yes!
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  • etwigs34
    etwigs34 Posts: 136
    edited July 2008
    Thanks for the help....if ya'll have anymore advice then let me know!

    -twigs
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited July 2008
    etwigs34 wrote: »
    thanks candyliquor35m, i just found out that my car is eligable! yes instant $3,000! and I only paid $1,500! yes!

    anytime.

    I deal in used cars so I can't give you any advice on buying a new one.
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  • etwigs34
    etwigs34 Posts: 136
    edited July 2008
    candyliquor35m wrote: »
    anytime.

    I deal in used cars so I can't give you any advice on buying a new one.

    oh ya? well if i wasn't clear, thats what i am truely in the market for is a newer used vehicle......like and 05 or 06.......after driving an xB, I do enjoy them, but not completely settled on any car just yet! so anymore advice or suggestions with price ranges if possible would be awesome! :D
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited July 2008
    Well if you want more info, what are you planning on doing with this "car" of yours? You didn't specify much so everybody seems to have defaulted to basic, economical transportation. If you want something more than that, there are other suggestions that can be made. But you need to give more details on your M.O there bro'!
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited July 2008
    At the honda auction last week, a 07 mazda 6 with 22k miles sold for $13,000. I didn't look at it or check what model it was. A 08 corolla with 11k got as high as $10,500 but they didn't sell it because they wanted $14,000 for it. Most likely they would have taken $11-$12000 for it.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited July 2008
    candyliquor35m wrote: »
    I didn't look at it or check what model it was. A 08 corolla with 11k got as high as $10,500 but they didn't sell it because they wanted $14,000 for it.

    Good luck getting those prices. Locally, I can get a brand-new 09 Corolla LE automatic for $15.3K.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited July 2008
    When buying my xB I started looking for used. For whatever reason the used prices on 05's with significant mileage were only 200-300 lower than a brand new 06. This was pretty consistant. Obviously, if you don't get a reasonable savings, buy a new one.

    Check out the Yaris too. Awesome little car. Someone else here has one... Fireman something?? http://www.toyota.com/yaris/ Sub compact type B class.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • etwigs34
    etwigs34 Posts: 136
    edited July 2008
    Jstas wrote: »
    Well if you want more info, what are you planning on doing with this "car" of yours? You didn't specify much so everybody seems to have defaulted to basic, economical transportation. If you want something more than that, there are other suggestions that can be made. But you need to give more details on your M.O there bro'!

    i really don't have any other details......i need a reliable car to drive.....i drive a lot and take roadtrips often enough so i little more room than a typical economy car would be good......other than that i can mod or ajust cosmetic things with it as i go........like interior, tint, audio, etc... thanks for all the help everyone!

    -twigs
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  • etwigs34
    etwigs34 Posts: 136
    edited July 2008
    well the car search is over! I ended up getting a truck just cause the deal was to good to pass up! i ended up totaling my protege on weds. (sucks, was my first wreck) so i ended up buying my dad's 06 tundra! its not amazing on gas but for a truck it is! haha thanks for all the help!
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited July 2008
    Well... that works I guess. Not what you were going for, but it's hard to argue a car from a family member, especially when you no longer have one. Good luck with your new truck!
    Jake
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  • etwigs34
    etwigs34 Posts: 136
    edited July 2008
    zingo wrote: »
    Well... that works I guess. Not what you were going for, but it's hard to argue a car from a family member, especially when you no longer have one. Good luck with your new truck!

    ya not what i was intending but i have always wanted a truck so i got one now.....and yes a good offer from family when in a bind is pretty much impossible to refuse! thanks!

    -twigs
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited July 2008
    i say go for a honda!:cool:

    i have a 96 civic ex coupe. 165k. 30+ mpg. as reliable as sunsets;)

    wife has a 03 accord lx w the 4 banger. gets really good mpg for it's size! high 20s around town

    spare car is a 95 prelude (quaalude). it's nothing special. just a very reliable spare car.

    kid has a 96 240sx with a skyline motor and no a/c!:eek:
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited July 2008
    Congrats on the Tundra. They're pretty bulltproof vehicles, from what I've heard.
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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