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  1. 04-04-2006, 01:48 PM #1
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    Default Five Hot Cars For Under $20,000

    ATLANTA -- It's the top five list that I love.

    "Consumer Reports" recently compiled the best of the "affordable" cars.

    And I got an inside look at why these five made the list.

    This is one impressive line of cars.

    “Consumer Reports” ranks all five as best for under $20,000.

    And if you think you can't get a great car this cheap, think again!

    They put each through 50 tests, checking reliability, fuel economy and safety.

    This year's top 5 bargains are the Ford Focus, Mazda-3, Pontiac Vibe, Mini Cooper and the Honda Civic.

    All of these top five have the features most buyers demand.

    So you can get for under $20,000 curtain and side airbags.

    ABS anti-lock brakes are excellent and help you steer during any avoidance maneuver instead locking up the brakes.

    All those safety features are available. Sometimes they’re an option; sometimes standard, but again on all the vehicles under twenty grand you can definitely get those.

    While the Ford and Mazda are your basic sedans, the Pontiac Vibe is unique.
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  2. 04-04-2006, 01:50 PM #2
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    out of those ... Mini Cooper FTW
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    NONE OF THOSE CARS ARE HOT CARS!


    NO ADVERTISING
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  4. 04-04-2006, 02:00 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by buddha02
    NONE OF THOSE CARS ARE HOT CARS!
    yeah, check out the "HOT" car in his sig! ^^^
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    ouchhhh. u smell smoke? bc that was a burrnnnnnnn lol
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    none of those cars are hot, the hottest car for under 20k would have to be an ITR.
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  7. 04-04-2006, 02:44 PM #7
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    i vote 3000gt, but im biased
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    under 20k..... out of those the MINI, but under 20k i would rather have mk4 1.8t (golf, jetta, gti, gli, etc)
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  9. 04-04-2006, 02:50 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by 3kgtdrvr
    i vote 3000gt, but im biased

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    u still have ur 3000 hell-fire?
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    Of course! Its not running right this second, becuase I ordered a new Front Mount, so its just sitting waiting on that, but yep still here.

    Tyler
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  12. 04-04-2006, 03:07 PM #12
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    were u the one selling thiers? looks good man
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  13. 04-04-2006, 03:08 PM #13
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    Nope never been for sale, and probably never will be. This S14 I have however..
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  14. 04-04-2006, 03:15 PM #14
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    oh, well i remember another member had a white one that was for sale, right? damn, an s14 too. u have all the bad ass cars dont u
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  15. 04-04-2006, 03:25 PM #15
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    lame list.
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    ^i agree
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    uhhhhhh why the hell is the ford focus on there. I am driving one right now and does not fit that discription what so ever....
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    the svt aint bad but otherwise your right.
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    Quote Originally Posted by krucial7integra
    none of those cars are hot, the hottest car for under 20k would have to be an ITR.
    The ITR isn't in prodcution tho. I don't think.
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  20. 04-06-2006, 12:08 AM #20
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    to all you saying these cars suck, remember they are talking about brand new cars
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    Quote Originally Posted by fcman
    to all you saying these cars suck, remember they are talking about brand new cars
    then i go with the spec v
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  22. 04-06-2006, 09:49 AM #22
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    Id rather have a 1.8T GTI under 20k
    BUY MY HATCH <--click the link, cuz.
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    after my car was stolen the insurance company gave me a vibe. they said it was comperable to my teg (yeah right) that car is slow and ugly. and thats comin from a guy who drives an ls teg. every one was crackin on me for drivin it. and that vvti sucks, it took for ever for it to kick in. FUCK THE VIBE the only thing its good for is hot boxing :jerkit: its GGGGGAAAAAYYYY!!!!!
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  24. 06-20-2006, 08:28 PM #24
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    My MINI sure as hell wasn't under 20K... actually you can't even get a completely base S for that. The supercharger-free base Cooper is a nice car though. Some really interesting features, great handling and very safe for the price.


    I love my car. Anyone who doesn't at least appreciate what they can do, has obviously never driven one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JennB
    My MINI sure as hell wasn't under 20K... actually you can't even get a completely base S for that. The supercharger-free base Cooper is a nice car though. Some really interesting features, great handling and very safe for the price.


    I love my car. Anyone who doesn't at least appreciate what they can do, has obviously never driven one.
    i drive atleast 5-10 different ones a week. fun cars never would own one. even the john works package ones weren't OVERLY impressive to me. Yet it is a very fun, spunky, nice car for the money.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JennB
    My MINI sure as hell wasn't under 20K... actually you can't even get a completely base S for that. The supercharger-free base Cooper is a nice car though. Some really interesting features, great handling and very safe for the price.
    I love my car. Anyone who doesn't at least appreciate what they can do, has obviously never driven one.
    lol, u giving out test drives???
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    Hell no! Only two people have driven my car. One of them works on it and the other well... he has special priviledges.

    Hahaha... I'll take people for rides though... if they stay quiet.


    I think mine's better than a JCW
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    i want special priviledges! do i qualify if i ride the short bus to school???
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    How about no?

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    that was harsh

    *runs away crying*
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