My wife's friend crashed her Taurus and is looking for a replacement.
Strict criteria:
Smaller than a Tortoise.
4 doors.
<35,000 miles.
NLT 30 mpg.
under $13,000.
I can find cars all day long that fill three of the four.
Thanx, Dan
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June 2, 2011 6:31 a.m. 914Driver SuperDork
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June 2, 2011 7:08 a.m. szeis4cookie New Reader
Pre-2012 Focus? Pre-2012 Elantra? I feel like you might even be able to get a new Versa done under 13k - don't those start at 9990?
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June 2, 2011 7:25 a.m. failboat Reader
Mazda 3
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June 2, 2011 7:58 a.m. 914Driver SuperDork
No Mazda 3s, but a Beetle for $10k, and a red 2009 Jetta that fills all the requirements.
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June 2, 2011 8:02 a.m. mndsm SuperDork
Yuck, I'd avoid the Germans that new, they scare me. I like the Hyundai thing. Elantra, Sonata, Even something like the Kia Optima... probably can be had rather easily in that range.
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June 2, 2011 8:05 a.m. alfadriver SuperDork
Fusion.
The I4 gets very good fuel economy, and the V6 may even be good enough.
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June 2, 2011 8:10 a.m. Giant Purple Snorklewacker SuperDork
Well, for everyone else asking that question I'd say the Fiesta is pretty, the Escort seems ok and the Fusion looks pretty nice too.
For you - a VW TDI swapped into a Nash Metropolitan seems more "right"
Revision: I see you require 4 doors so that means its a Statesman or an Ambassador which might be too heavy for the TDI even with more boost.
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June 2, 2011 8:15 a.m. Bobzilla Dork
Forte, Elantra....
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June 2, 2011 8:17 a.m. alfadriver SuperDork
Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote:
Well, for everyone else asking that question I'd say the Fiesta is pretty, the Escort seems ok and the Fusion looks pretty nice too.
If the Fiesta is ok, you can almost get one brand new for $13k.
(looking at the S Sedan, it's MSRP is just under $13k, 2011 Focuses are ~$14-16k, if they are available)
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June 2, 2011 8:24 a.m. Giant Purple Snorklewacker SuperDork
alfadriver wrote:
Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote:
Well, for everyone else asking that question I'd say the Fiesta is pretty, the Escort seems ok and the Fusion looks pretty nice too.
If the Fiesta is ok, you can almost get one brand new for $13k.
(looking at the S Sedan, it's MSRP is just under $13k, 2011 Focuses are ~$14-16k, if they are available)
I misread - he needs 4 doors. Fiesta is out.
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June 2, 2011 8:26 a.m. snipes Reader
Don't feel bad. I started on too! Sometimes you have more time than money so you are stuck dreaming. Or you have the money but no time to really get out and look at your options. Me I have nothing put time to kill.
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June 2, 2011 8:39 a.m. pinchvalve SuperDork
Mitsubishi Mirage Sedan fits the criteria, but I wouldn't wish one on my worst enemy.
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June 2, 2011 8:41 a.m. Strizzo SuperDork
914Driver wrote:
No Mazda 3s, but a Beetle for $10k, and a red 2009 Jetta that fills all the requirements.
this is what came to my mind first, keep in mind that when you're rushed to make a decision is when you get bent over the barrel
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June 2, 2011 8:50 a.m. WilberM3 Dork
Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote:
am i missing something or aren't all north american Fiestas 4 doors, just a decesion between w/hatch or sedan?alfadriver wrote:
Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote:
Well, for everyone else asking that question I'd say the Fiesta is pretty, the Escort seems ok and the Fusion looks pretty nice too.
If the Fiesta is ok, you can almost get one brand new for $13k.
(looking at the S Sedan, it's MSRP is just under $13k, 2011 Focuses are ~$14-16k, if they are available)
I misread - he needs 4 doors. Fiesta is out.
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June 2, 2011 9:01 a.m. iceracer Dork
Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote:
alfadriver wrote:
Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote:
Well, for everyone else asking that question I'd say the Fiesta is pretty, the Escort seems ok and the Fusion looks pretty nice too.
If the Fiesta is ok, you can almost get one brand new for $13k.
(looking at the S Sedan, it's MSRP is just under $13k, 2011 Focuses are ~$14-16k, if they are available)
I misread - he needs 4 doors. Fiesta is out.
All 2011 US Fiesta's ARE 4 doors. or 5.
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June 2, 2011 9:37 a.m. Giant Purple Snorklewacker SuperDork
So... when I google Fiesta... all I see are little, sexy 3 door hatches. Naturally... we here in the US can't get those, right? Like this:
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June 2, 2011 9:47 a.m. alfadriver SuperDork
Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote:
So... when I google Fiesta... all I see are little, sexy 3 door hatches. Naturally... we here in the US can't get those, right? Like this:
Even in Europe, Fiestas are available in 4 doors. So they can be gotten, even there.
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June 2, 2011 5:04 p.m. 914Driver SuperDork
Thoughts on a Corolla?
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June 2, 2011 5:35 p.m. 914Driver SuperDork
Just got an email from Maira, what do I think about a Pontiac Vibe?
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June 2, 2011 5:55 p.m. jrw1621 SuperDork
Vibe is a good choice, basically a Corolla wagon hidden behind Pontiac badges. Satisfies both the reliability of a Japanese car and the "buy American" of a domestic car.
A good compromise of space, utility and economy.
Personally, I dislike the seats for no lower back support.
