deciding on a new car- help please!

[jrobbins30041]

Hey guys and gals, Im thinking about my next car- planning to buy by end of yr or early next year... SO far im thinking about Toyota Corolla, Matrix, tacoma, camry, Subaru wrx, chrysler pt cruiser, Dodge Dakota, vw jetta, jeep wrangler... Scion TC... Thats about it so far. What other makes/models are good? Im not looking at GM or any expensive makes (BMW< Benz, etc...) Also Has to be automatic, ABS brakes, cd changer, fully loaded... would like 4wd on truck... ALso thinking about used... SO what other makes/models are good? Input on electical problems, quality, any other problems please!

[Scrappy]

civic

[brokecivic]

civic

[Deaf Pimp]

Gee, those answers seem a bit biased? LOL

[Pher]

Jeeps do not hold their value well at all. You could probably pick up a 2000 Cherokee (though its not on your list) for under 4k.

[Negrodamus]

Get the car YOU want

[Eli]

Jeeps do not hold their value well at all. You could probably pick up a 2000 Cherokee (though its not on your list) for under 4k.

Wow- might wanna clarify. Jeep Cherokee's may not hold their value well but I can tell you a Jeep Wrangler holds its value better than most everything else, it has an extremely high resale rate...

If your looking for fun, not speed or handling, but pure fun (and hell, its a panty dropper...) go with a Wrangler. Its fun to drive and I couldnt imagine not having one around anymore.

[SwiftGTiRacer]

i wouldn't mind getting an old Renegade or something like that. picking a new car is a big decision that i also have trouble with. good luck on picking 1.

Swifty

[£G2♣]

i got an accord for you get that :)

[4dmin]

jetta 1.8t you'll be very happy

[Cliff]

mazda 3's are quite nice

[JBalla1036]

The Mazdaspeed 6 when it comes out or just the Mazda 6

[civic95]

anything in here:


http://money.cnn.com/2004/05/18/pf/autos/efficient_cost_to_own/

[malfeas99]

You can buy a used WRX for 15-17 grand. Though you'll be missing out if you get an automatic.

Scion TC is a pretty nifty little car too, imo.

[Spyder]

what an interesting collection of cars you are looking at, apparently it doesnt matter the number of doors, performance level , mileage or anything else for that matter, its all optional. just goto a dealership and let them pick something out for you lol.

[B16a2 Civic]

good luck

[HyPer50]

lol he said he wants a 4wd and a truck and the first 2 people say Civic? LOL..... Anyways, the only thing on that list that stuck out to me would be a WRX...

[trythefly]

buy a geo Metro

Plenty of power for ya.

http://moblog.co.uk/blogs/310/903ebb14fe886767d4d4.jpg

[PSINXS]

take wrx out if u looking for an auto. get a scion TC. cheap, fully loaded, sporty, reliable motor, and if it breaks i can fix it for you. nice interioors.

[HyPer50]

take wrx out if u looking for an auto. get a scion TC. cheap, fully loaded, sporty, reliable motor, and if it breaks i can fix it for you. nice interioors.

just dont get the gay xb lol...

[civic95]

I'm suggesting you start going and test driving some of those. That will narrow down your list real fast.

[technoteg97]

Dodge neon srt-4 if you want speed for a good price.

[Kristi]

i say camry - it will last forever

[PSINXS]

and a shitty tranny. u ppl are missing that he wants an automatic.

[Kristi]

and a shitty tranny. u ppl are missing that he wants an automatic.

whats wrong with an auto? those are the best - plus his knees will still be working when he is 50

[PSINXS]

whats wrong with an auto? those are the best - plus his knees will still be working when he is 50
thi shitty tranny wsa inreference to the srt-4. nothing wrong with an auto. ppl were making reference to cars that only come in stick.

[jrobbins30041]

Yes, auto for a few reasons
1. I have manual now and as much as I enjoy it the shifting gets annoying in traffic and tiring.
2. Better trade in value.
3. Dont have to worry about replacing a clutch...

OK. Ill look into mazda.

WHat are ur thoughts on the older corollas, camry's, etc? I might just want to trade in for a used one.

[PSINXS]

camry has always been a good car

[malfeas99]

whats wrong with an auto? those are the best - plus his knees will still be working when he is 50

I'll drive an auto when someone buys me an E55 or SL65 AMG. :D

[Spyder]

if you care nothing about over all performance an automatic is fine, if you actually like to drive your car a manual is the ONLY way to go , period. this has been in a million other threads and if you disagree please read the other post.

that being said , if you are looking for something with decent aftermarket support reliable as hell and gets good gas milage, dont over look the accord..

[HyPer50]

Yes, auto for a few reasons
1. I have manual now and as much as I enjoy it the shifting gets annoying in traffic and tiring.
2. Better trade in value.
3. Dont have to worry about replacing a clutch...

OK. Ill look into mazda.

WHat are ur thoughts on the older corollas, camry's, etc? I might just want to trade in for a used one.

the clutch will last you over 60k miles as long as you are a good driver... an automatic has alot of things that can go wrong with it lol. same thing with 4x4... sure if your gonna use it, it's a nice thing to have, but it's also a shit load more maintnance and more expensive to repair.

[jrobbins30041]

^^ yea but the biggest thing is I hate all the shifting when I get in lots of traffic. Plus I need something with better trade in (auto).

SO what goes wrong on 4wd?

[Kalifornia087]

Get a new accord... 2 door or 4, get a V-6 (240 hp), 30 mpg, and an auto... plus you can get them loaded to teeth and they have aftermarket...

[Spyder]

Get a new accord... 2 door or 4, get a V-6 (240 hp), 30 mpg, and an auto... plus you can get them loaded to teeth and they have aftermarket...

see. i hate hondas and i know that is a good decision :D

[jrobbins30041]

hmmm hondas are good...

[Eli]

i love dodges...

i definately dont think a jeep fits what your looking for thought honestly...

[jrobbins30041]

maybe not, just a thought