Which Commuter Car Would You Buy ?

hl0m4n · 01-13-2013, 09:45 PM

im in the market for a new commuter car. all cars below are in same price w/ options i want ~$25k. what are your thoughts and would you get something different?

Hyundai Elantra:
-great standard features including heated rear seats

-warranty & reliability
-nav is nicer compared to rest
-due for a refresh/new model soon

?

Honda Civic:
-brand new design
-still looks "cheaper" to hyundai

Subaru Impreza:
-awd w/ comparable gas mileage
-not a fan of cvt
-don't really need awd as i have another car for heavy snow days

VW Jetta:
-german

-most hp/tq out of list

MINI Cooper Hardtop:
-german

-only car on list requiring premium gas but w/ comparable mileage
- ~$3k more expensive than rest

NemesisX · 01-13-2013, 09:51 PM

What's wrong with your 328xi?

EmPower · 01-14-2013, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hl0m4n

im in the market for a new commuter car. all cars below are in same price w/ options i want ~$25k. what are your thoughts and would you get something different?

Hyundai Elantra:
-great standard features including heated rear seats

-warranty & reliability
-nav is nicer compared to rest
-due for a refresh/new model soon

?

Honda Civic:
-brand new design
-still looks "cheaper" to hyundai

Subaru Impreza:
-awd w/ comparable gas mileage
-not a fan of cvt
-don't really need awd as i have another car for heavy snow days

VW Jetta:
-german

-most hp/tq out of list

MINI Cooper Hardtop:
-german

-only car on list requiring premium gas but w/ comparable mileage
- ~$3k more expensive than rest

I have the 2011 Jetta - Think I was one of the first in VA to get one. Love it. 36K trouble free miles. Nothing is as fast or big or solid for the money

ragingclue · 01-14-2013, 10:16 AM

Considering the cars on your list and your target price/desires, why not look into the Focus? It really is a great DD square in your price range.

hl0m4n · 01-20-2013, 03:24 PM

at the rate im going, my 328xi will be way over miles by lease end. so instead of spending $ on over miles at .10 per, i would rather spend that on a car. my next car is a m3 so i would want a commuter car then anyway so it makes sense for me to buy one now.

i have to eliminate the subaru. i test drove yesterday and the car is nice but the awd is something i don't need and i really don't like the cvt in the car. also the nav screen is not on par with the rest of cars on the list.

bmw-nj · 01-20-2013, 03:50 PM

I just picked up a 2013 civic ex-l with navigation and so far I really like it. Just redesigned with a great interior. I paid under invoice and am very happy with it despite it not having power seats.

bimmerjph · 01-20-2013, 04:31 PM

Jetta or Mini Cooper

I would also look at the Fiesta or Focus.

onehungevo · 01-20-2013, 05:34 PM

Used Honda?

MShao825 · 01-20-2013, 06:34 PM

I owned a Mini Cooper S Coupe as a daily for a few months and loved it. Great on gas (at least compared to my M3) and still a very "reputable" car as people always told me I owned 2 Bimmers even though I didn't have that perception myself. It's definitely a step above your typical daily driver, not to mention so much more fun.

Tsuyoi · 01-20-2013, 06:54 PM

My vote's for the cooper, great daily driver with a very sporty feel. But also depends on how much space you need.

Greenkirby21 · 01-20-2013, 07:00 PM

Jetta GLI
or Mini Cooper S

PeteW84 · 01-20-2013, 10:03 PM

Cooper S all the way. Picked one up after I sold my 335 and I totally love it.

fireline43 · 01-20-2013, 10:05 PM

Civic easily in this. Jetta other then GLI is just a pretty basic car. Hyundai is alright, but seems like civics are just the way to go for a commuter car. Mini is wasting money on your commuter car.

positiveions · 01-20-2013, 11:22 PM

I voted for a jetta, because I have a 2009 Jetta; has 81k miles, and it has been reliable thus far. It has bluetooth, and heated seats; that's all I need.

goofus · 01-21-2013, 03:33 AM

Jetta would make the most sense, plus it's German!

b0bab0i · 01-21-2013, 01:41 PM

Prius

vwong · 01-21-2013, 07:34 PM

I'd go with either the Civic or the Jetta, Jetta being the 1st choice due to the awkward design/proportion of the Civic.

Malibu1 · 01-21-2013, 10:58 PM

Keep driving your current car.

inline6ix · 01-21-2013, 11:06 PM

I actually looked at a MINI Cooper before I got my E90. Good use of space inside, great mileage, godlike handling that can compare with cars that cost much more, and in the case of the Cooper S, pretty darn fast too. For a "commuter" car, the fit and finish and materials are also very good, partly in thanks to BMW.

Plus they look pretty cool.

3point0 · 01-21-2013, 11:16 PM

what about the hyundai veloster, nissan juke fwd or scion/subaru frs/brz?

Raja Ventureshield · 01-23-2013, 01:04 PM

i would vote for Civic. The new Civic is hot and IMHO does not look cheaper than the Elantra. Elantra's free flow design is all over the board and cheap plasticy interior is nasty as shit.

If it was the mini cooper S then different story, but you can't get a nicely loaded mini for 25k. last but not least, mini is german owned but i believe the enjine is French made by PSA Peugeot Citroën citation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini_(marque)

Raja Ventureshield · 01-23-2013, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goofus

Jetta would make the most sense, plus it's German!

70% German 30% mexican.

View Poll Results: Which Commuter Car To Buy ?
Hyundai Elantra	3	4.92%
Honda Civic	5	8.20%
Subaru Impreza	11	18.03%
VW Jetta	18	29.51%
Mini Cooper	19	31.15%
Other	5	8.20%
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01-13-2013, 09:45 PM	#1
hl0m4n Major General 2422 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (58)	Which Commuter Car Would You Buy ? im in the market for a new commuter car. all cars below are in same price w/ options i want ~$25k. what are your thoughts and would you get something different? Hyundai Elantra: -great standard features including heated rear seats -warranty & reliability -nav is nicer compared to rest -due for a refresh/new model soon ? Honda Civic: -brand new design -still looks "cheaper" to hyundai Subaru Impreza: -awd w/ comparable gas mileage -not a fan of cvt -don't really need awd as i have another car for heavy snow days VW Jetta: -german -most hp/tq out of list MINI Cooper Hardtop: -german -only car on list requiring premium gas but w/ comparable mileage - ~$3k more expensive than rest __________________ Cars: 07 335i ► 08 328i ► 11 328xi ► 13 M3 ► 17 M4 ► 14 M6 Last edited by hl0m4n; 01-14-2013 at 04:37 AM..
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01-13-2013, 09:51 PM	#2
NemesisX Captain 321 Rep 905 Posts Drives: '19 Infiniti Q60S Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	What's wrong with your 328xi?
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01-14-2013, 10:16 AM	#4
ragingclue One cam is enough 138 Rep 6,801 Posts Drives: VF Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mulletville iTrader: (1)	Considering the cars on your list and your target price/desires, why not look into the Focus? It really is a great DD square in your price range.
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01-20-2013, 03:24 PM	#5
hl0m4n Major General 2422 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (58)	at the rate im going, my 328xi will be way over miles by lease end. so instead of spending $ on over miles at .10 per, i would rather spend that on a car. my next car is a m3 so i would want a commuter car then anyway so it makes sense for me to buy one now. i have to eliminate the subaru. i test drove yesterday and the car is nice but the awd is something i don't need and i really don't like the cvt in the car. also the nav screen is not on par with the rest of cars on the list. __________________ Cars: 07 335i ► 08 328i ► 11 328xi ► 13 M3 ► 17 M4 ► 14 M6
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01-20-2013, 03:50 PM	#6
bmw-nj Captain 110 Rep 700 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 335 xdrive M sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hillsborough, NJ iTrader: (1)	I just picked up a 2013 civic ex-l with navigation and so far I really like it. Just redesigned with a great interior. I paid under invoice and am very happy with it despite it not having power seats.
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01-20-2013, 04:31 PM	#7
bimmerjph Colonel 127 Rep 2,024 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 3.0 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (0)	Jetta or Mini Cooper I would also look at the Fiesta or Focus.
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01-20-2013, 05:34 PM	#8
onehungevo Captain 67 Rep 982 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0)	Used Honda?
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01-20-2013, 06:34 PM	#9
MShao825 Go Terps! 55 Rep 1,375 Posts Drives: 2009 SSII/FR E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jersey City, NJ Gaithersburg, MD iTrader: (2)	I owned a Mini Cooper S Coupe as a daily for a few months and loved it. Great on gas (at least compared to my M3) and still a very "reputable" car as people always told me I owned 2 Bimmers even though I didn't have that perception myself. It's definitely a step above your typical daily driver, not to mention so much more fun. __________________
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01-20-2013, 06:54 PM	#10
Tsuyoi Lieutenant 34 Rep 568 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 328i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	My vote's for the cooper, great daily driver with a very sporty feel. But also depends on how much space you need.
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01-20-2013, 07:00 PM	#11
Greenkirby21 Vrooom :) 338 Rep 2,597 Posts Drives: C7 Stringray Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dream Land iTrader: (1)	Jetta GLI or Mini Cooper S __________________ 2014 C7 Corvette Stringray - Laguna Blue - NPP Exhaust - Competition Seats
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01-20-2013, 10:03 PM	#12
PeteW84 COBB'ed 67 Rep 2,228 Posts Drives: 13 Mini Cooper S Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tinley Park, IL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i [7.56]	Cooper S all the way. Picked one up after I sold my 335 and I totally love it. __________________ 13 Mini Cooper S 08 E92 335i (SOLD)
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01-20-2013, 10:05 PM	#13
fireline43 Lieutenant 43 Rep 497 Posts Drives: 2013 Mercedes C250 Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Civic easily in this. Jetta other then GLI is just a pretty basic car. Hyundai is alright, but seems like civics are just the way to go for a commuter car. Mini is wasting money on your commuter car.
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01-20-2013, 11:22 PM	#14
positiveions Lieutenant General 974 Rep 11,724 Posts Drives: 19 Tacoma, 16 Golf wagon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upland, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 Toyota Tacoma [0.00] 2016 VW Golf Sports ... [0.00] 1998 BMW M3 [0.00] 1990 BMW 325is [0.00]	I voted for a jetta, because I have a 2009 Jetta; has 81k miles, and it has been reliable thus far. It has bluetooth, and heated seats; that's all I need.
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01-21-2013, 03:33 AM	#15
goofus On the hunt 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2005 Audi S4 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: KC iTrader: (0)	Jetta would make the most sense, plus it's German!
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01-21-2013, 01:41 PM	#16
b0bab0i Major 25 Rep 1,033 Posts Drives: 03 TiAG z4 3.0i w/ hardtop Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Prius
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01-21-2013, 07:34 PM	#17
vwong Lieutenant 31 Rep 595 Posts Drives: All Euro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	I'd go with either the Civic or the Jetta, Jetta being the 1st choice due to the awkward design/proportion of the Civic. __________________ 2010 Audi S4 6MT 2009 BMW 335i Coupe 6MT YouTube Channel
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01-21-2013, 10:58 PM	#18
Malibu1 First Lieutenant 44 Rep 313 Posts Drives: Charger HC, Backdraft Cobra Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Washington State iTrader: (2)	Keep driving your current car. __________________ Currently own: 1965 Backdraft Cobra Replica, 2013 SVT Raptor, 2020 Charger Hellcat, 1967 Olds
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inline6ix Private First Class 3 Rep 160 Posts Drives: Deep Green E90 325i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orlando, Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 1999 Range Rover 4. ... [0.00] 1997 BMW 528i [0.00]	I actually looked at a MINI Cooper before I got my E90. Good use of space inside, great mileage, godlike handling that can compare with cars that cost much more, and in the case of the Cooper S, pretty darn fast too. For a "commuter" car, the fit and finish and materials are also very good, partly in thanks to BMW. Plus they look pretty cool. __________________ 18" Staggered Style 189 - BMS 15mm - CF Grilles - LCI Headlights - BMW Performance CF Intake - 12" Blaupunkt Subwoofer
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01-21-2013, 11:16 PM	#20
3point0 Lieutenant 30 Rep 415 Posts Drives: 2005 z4 3.0 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 Audi S4 Avant [0.00] 2005 BMW Z4 [5.67]	what about the hyundai veloster, nissan juke fwd or scion/subaru frs/brz? __________________ 2005 Z4 3.0 steptronic \| TiSilver on Black \| sport & premium package \| 108s \| Msport seats \| wind deflector OMP strut bar \| blacked out emblems \| de-french-fried \| sound gen \| DIY aux input \| custom speedo logos \| stubby antenna \| polished exhaust tips
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01-23-2013, 01:04 PM	#21
Raja Ventureshield Major General 306 Rep 5,686 Posts Drives: BMW M3 coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (6)	i would vote for Civic. The new Civic is hot and IMHO does not look cheaper than the Elantra. Elantra's free flow design is all over the board and cheap plasticy interior is nasty as shit. If it was the mini cooper S then different story, but you can't get a nicely loaded mini for 25k. last but not least, mini is german owned but i believe the enjine is French made by PSA Peugeot Citroën citation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini_(marque)
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