which car should i get?

I dont agree with the celica gt-s being unreliable, my mother has had hers now for around 5 years and have not had one problem with the car at all. I would just be leery of anything that is used. And stay FAR away from kia's and hyundais from all the bad expirence my sister has had from hers, i wouldnt never buy one. From what you are saying why not shop around for a decent RSX, the replacement for the integra, pretty decent and reliable cars from what i have heard, or a 350z or RX-8 if you have the cash.
 
[quote name='InuFaye']I dont agree with the celica gt-s being unreliable, my mother has had hers now for around 5 years and have not had one problem with the car at all. I would just be leery of anything that is used. And stay FAR away from kia's and hyundais from all the bad expirence my sister has had from hers, i wouldnt never buy one. From what you are saying why not shop around for a decent RSX, the replacement for the integra, pretty decent and reliable cars from what i have heard, or a 350z or RX-8 if you have the cash.[/QUOTE]
Maybe you are referring to me?

I didn't say Celica was unreliable, but for $5k or less, a Celica GT-S, I would expect a POS.

A 350Z or RX-8 are too new to be considered reliable or not. I'm sure the 350Z will cost a boat load of insurance money. The RX-8 eats gas iirc and initially had major problems.
 
[quote name='Unfounded Trout']I'd suggest a Volkswagen GTi, but only because my father sells VW's.;)[/quote] Word. I just got a GLi a couple months ago, and I love it. Best car I've ever owned.

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[quote name='b3b0p']The cars listed by the OP I would stay far away from, real far. The Celica seems decent, but for $5k, I would expect a former teenager beater, high mileage, or something (previously) wrong with it.

OP, why don't you just look for something that you can actually afford? A car is not something to be investing in. They depreciate in value the moment you get inside it before even driving it off the lot. I know it sounds boring, lame, and no fun, but why not look at something more affordable such as a Corolla, Civic, or Focus. These are generally more reliable, get great gas mileage, and have few complaints. Forget about looks, power, ... for now. Stick with something that drives well, is reliable, and has a proven track record and if used, good history.

As you move up in the world, get promotion/new jobs that pay more, etc... you can upgrade your car if you care too. The money you save now will buy you that MazdaSpeed 3/6, M3/5, or maybe even Diablo/Enzo later (or a very nice house).

Well, that's what I would do.

If you want my opinion, financing a car is dumb. Pay cash only if you can. Finance as little as possible if you must (which sounds like you do). And frankly, for $5k, I would be leery of anything. I'd be afraid of the steering wheel falling off when I sneeze (not really, but you get the idea).

I wouldn't go lower then $10k on a used/new car. You get what you pay for, and from experience, you save more by putting a little more down upfront.

Currently, I drive a Nissan Altima I inherited, I don't like it. It's a 1999, just crossed 100,000 miles, no problems, ever I don't think. It's got leather and all the goodies, but accelerates slower then anything I have ever ridden or driven. Oh well, It reliably gets me from A to B and cost me $0.00, so I won't complain.


Sorry for the long post. I rambled.[/QUOTE]

my friend has a Celica GT-S and was part of a Celica.org car chapter here in jersey. i went to one of the meets and spoke to some then and now owners of the car and they all had nothing bad to say about it. I would love to to just pay cash on a car...but i dunno if paying 5gs on a beater is well worth it..i start co-op in january with either pfizer or aventis...or interview with another company..im doing HR for them at 15 an hr. . well thats projected which i think i will get 13 or 14 but i want to use that money to pay for the rest of the car thats why i dont mind financing....so that may shine some light on the search. as you see im a big fan of the sport compact world which is why i listed those cars and got your valuable opinions on them. the opinions of the members are are swaying my decision because everyone has a good point. i dont have anything to refute what you are saying..infact that is smartest way to go. but i guess this is me is when i buy a car i want to buy it because i would love it as much or as nearly as as my love for games. i want to feel good driving it,have fun in it. i know when i get a better job i will be able to drive something better when i get a new job but if i can get something moderatley priced and still be able to pay for it than im set straight...i only have to deal with a monthly cell phone payment so i think i can handle it. but who knows there is still alot of time.
 
[quote name='InuFaye']I dont agree with the celica gt-s being unreliable, my mother has had hers now for around 5 years and have not had one problem with the car at all. I would just be leery of anything that is used. And stay FAR away from kia's and hyundais from all the bad expirence my sister has had from hers, i wouldnt never buy one. From what you are saying why not shop around for a decent RSX, the replacement for the integra, pretty decent and reliable cars from what i have heard, or a 350z or RX-8 if you have the cash.[/QUOTE]

the rsx is another one but that car holds it value really well and its a little outta my price range. i would love to get the 350 or the rx8 but dam those are pricey too. those two would fall in line with the Sti i would want.
 
[quote name='Pookymeister']Only fools pay retail[/QUOTE]

How the hell else do you get a new car? :p
 
[quote name='Moxio']I made a new thread as not to continue hijacking this one. ;P[/QUOTE]

its ok mox..infact the more info and questions the better...have a link?
 
I actually own a 2003 Mazda 6s (bought it new innnn 2003), and three years later I still absolutely love it. I reccomend it very highly.

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[quote name='megashock5']I actually own a 2003 Mazda 6s (bought it new innnn 2003), and three years later I still absolutely love it. I reccomend it very highly.

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thats the same color i found...the one ha a spoiler on it....what would you say are the pros and cons of the 6.
 
[quote name='integralsmatic']dude i would sell my left leg for a 2003 WRX Sti.[/QUOTE] That would be stupid. You wouldn't be able to drive it. :lol:
 
[quote name='integralsmatic']thats the same color i found...the one ha a spoiler on it....what would you say are the pros and cons of the 6.[/QUOTE]

The only real con I've found so far is that it could turn tighter at parking lot speeds. At driving speed, however, it handles like a dream. Sporty, tight, and alert without being overly harsh. I actually speed up when the road starts curving now. :)

As far as the spoiler: there are different packages available. The 'sport' package has a wing, skirts along the bottom on all sides and some special light in the gauges. Mine has the 'appearance' package which is the same package minus the wing and gauge lighting, but with bigger exhaust tips (see below). Not sure why they didn't roll it all into one package.

The V6 has a nice little rumble when you get on it.

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We looked at the 2005 Mazda 6 for me. I def. love the car. Wouldve gotten it, but the dealer's like 45 mins. away :/
 
[quote name='jPoD']Parents got it for me brand new last summer. It was around $27.5K.[/QUOTE]

My first car, the one my parents helped me pay for cost less than the tax on that thing. :D
 
[quote name='SIUfan86']I'd go domestic, but that's me.[/QUOTE]

There's almost no such thing as domestic or foreign on cars anymore. The car I had before this one was a Dodge. It was built in Canada and Dodge is owned by Daimler, a German company. My Mazda is built in Flint, Michigan - and Mazda is owned by Ford.

Which one is the American car?
 
good point. I had the Mazda Tribute a few years back and it was basically just a Ford Escape with a Mazda logo on it.
 
[quote name='nevposey']good point. I had the Mazda Tribute a few years back and it was basically just a Ford Escape with a Mazda logo on it.[/QUOTE]

Not to mention that the Mazdaspeed Protege project came out of Mazda's North American offices.
 
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