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
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
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?
Mazda 3
No Mazda 3s, but a Beetle for $10k, and a red 2009 Jetta that fills all the requirements.
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.
Fusion.
The I4 gets very good fuel economy, and the V6 may even be good enough.
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.
Forte, Elantra....
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)
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.
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. 
Mitsubishi Mirage Sedan fits the criteria, but I wouldn't wish one on my worst enemy.
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
Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote:alfadriver wrote:I misread - he needs 4 doors. Fiesta is out.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)
am i missing something or aren't all north american Fiestas 4 doors, just a decesion between w/hatch or sedan?
Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote:alfadriver wrote:I misread - he needs 4 doors. Fiesta is out.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)
All 2011 US Fiesta's ARE 4 doors. or 5.
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:
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.
Thoughts on a Corolla?
Just got an email from Maira, what do I think about a Pontiac Vibe?
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.
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