If you had to get an econobox for ~10k / $160/mo what would it be?

b1aze · 11-05-2013, 08:27 PM

Post up. Not really looking for fun to drive, more for gas mileage and reliability.

Am open to buying new or used and also leasing for 24mo or so. I have no bias to any manufacturer or style.

What's literally the best bang for the buck in the 10k/ 160/mo lease range?

bmw-nj · 11-05-2013, 08:33 PM

Prob a Mazda 3 or a honda fit or nissan versa

Arben72 · 11-05-2013, 08:45 PM

Subaru impreza or just about any honda.

pukicabuki · 11-05-2013, 08:47 PM

Used prius?

amanda hor$t · 11-05-2013, 09:09 PM

i like the fiat 500, not sure how reliable it is though. and my usual answer, lexus, though it may be very used for 10k. then again, i once picked up an ls400 with almost 200k miles for about that price... and it was a great car!

b0bab0i · 11-05-2013, 09:50 PM

What is your daily commute?

b1aze · 11-05-2013, 09:51 PM

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What is your daily commute?

24 miles each way 75% highway

Mr. Liu · 11-05-2013, 09:57 PM

Youll drive more.miles on a lease. buy a beater like a civic or prius.

Mr. Liu · 11-05-2013, 09:57 PM

Youll drive more.miles on a lease. buy a beater like a civic or prius.

ddk632 · 11-05-2013, 09:58 PM

Used Civic or Accord, great cars for your purposes.

passing · 11-05-2013, 10:33 PM

jetta TDI

Sedan_Clan · 11-05-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by b1aze

24 miles each way 75% highway

You need a beater for a 48 mile round trip?????

b1aze · 11-05-2013, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by b1aze

24 miles each way 75% highway

You need a beater for a 48 mile round trip?????

Unfortunately, I just can't justify the car payment anymore. Other things are having to take a priority over a fun car to drive.

rdub315 · 11-05-2013, 10:44 PM

As already mentioned, Mazda 3, Honda Fit or Civic

Nkc · 11-05-2013, 11:54 PM

second the Fit/Jazz... really can't lose with this car. Extreme versatility, great fuel eco, and holds value well.

DSB335d · 11-06-2013, 01:09 AM

I'm looking to do the same but I only have one car in mind, 5-7yr old Mini Cooper S.

b1aze · 11-06-2013, 11:36 AM

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I'm looking to do the same but I only have one car in mind, 5-7yr old Mini Cooper S.

I would love one but the potential for significant maintenance is a huge turn off.

kevinbahnz · 11-06-2013, 11:48 AM

I didnt mention if you were looking for a gas saver , so I guess you just want something in that price range to commute . I bought a 1997 Lexus Sc400(not really a gas saver) for $2000 with 197k miles, been driving it for 2 years now. Flew to Ma to pick it up and drove it back to NC. My buddy in Ma has one with less miles for sale . I'm flying back to MA this weekend to pick up a 2003 rsx type s for $3k.

Billup · 11-06-2013, 11:49 AM

Civic SI. Same platform as my old Rsx-S, car was reliable in a lot of different ways. All maintenance was easily done on the ground or with a small jack and stands. Parts are cheap for maintenance, and it will most likely last a lifetime.

I got rid of mine at 177k miles, and I know it still had another 150+ to go.

Billup · 11-06-2013, 11:50 AM

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. I'm flying back to MA this weekend to pick up a 2003 rsx type s for $3k.

I regret getting rid of mine before I bought my 1. I should have kept it. It was an awesome daily driver. I actually miss it. It was like driving a go kart.

b1aze · 11-06-2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Billup

Civic SI. Same platform as my old Rsx-S, car was reliable in a lot of different ways. All maintenance was easily done on the ground or with a small jack and stands. Parts are cheap for maintenance, and it will most likely last a lifetime.

I got rid of mine at 177k miles, and I know it still had another 150+ to go.

Which gen? I was thinking about one but I really don't want to get a car I just want to mod again haha.

kevinbahnz · 11-06-2013, 11:53 AM

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I regret getting rid of mine before I bought my 1. I should have kept it. It was an awesome daily driver. I actually miss it. It was like driving a go kart.

You can't go wrong with hondas.(for reliatbility)

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