If someone told you to pick a car for $15K, newer than 2002 and less than 40K miles, what would you get?

[OffTopic1]

Might be able to find a private sale for a Honda Accord, Chrysler 300M, Volkswagen Passat, Ford Mustang GT, or Nissan Maxima. And, might be able to get an Infinity G35 if you lower your requirement a little.

 

[PingSpike]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
WTF is with the recos on econoboxes. You can buy a new, lifeless econobox for $15k.

I like econoboxes. They're economic. And I have a speeding problem that they help keep in check. And I was assuming you would buy a new one or keep the extra cash.

 

[Night201]

2003+ Toyota Corolla LE

 

[Quixfire]

Originally posted by: radioouman
Escort "GT"

Fixed your post.

 

[ironcrotch]

Sentra Se-r VSpec

 

[deejayshakur]

corollas-lots of wind and road noise at highway speeds, very uncharacteristic of toyota.
rsx's-beware of the 2nd gear grind issue in the MT. it was on the top 10 lemon list for a while but managed to get under most people's radars. 2004 tsx too (lots of complaints, not necessarily about the gears grinding.)
civics-are ok. have to test drive on the highway again.
i'm weary of the 2003 accords because its a first year model. 2004 accords can be pricey. i'd take a 2001-2002 accord and pocket the cash (that is, if i can find the one i want, which i haven't been able to after 3 months).

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Volvo S60

 

[Siddhartha]

Acura RSX Type S

 

[KoolAidKid]

VW Golf TDI (You can get a new one for about $16K if you are crafty). 50 mpg is good.
A late model GTI could be had for around that price as well. GTIs are fun to drive. Reliability may be a negative, though.

 

[vi edit]

Not to sound like Skoorb....but I'd have to go with the lowest milage and cleanest Maxima I could find.

 

[Nimloth]

audi a4

 

[masterxfob]

Originally posted by: radioouman
Altima

:thumbsup:

i'm thinking of leasing one for a year or so until i get my company car

 

[cjgallen]

I'd hunt around for a nice hatchback, probably a TDI.

 

[Chadder007]

Originally posted by: deejayshakur
corollas-lots of wind and road noise at highway speeds, very uncharacteristic of toyota.
rsx's-beware of the 2nd gear grind issue in the MT. it was on the top 10 lemon list for a while but managed to get under most people's radars. 2004 tsx too (lots of complaints, not necessarily about the gears grinding.)
civics-are ok. have to test drive on the highway again.
i'm weary of the 2003 accords because its a first year model. 2004 accords can be pricey. i'd take a 2001-2002 accord and pocket the cash (that is, if i can find the one i want, which i haven't been able to after 3 months).

Also for the Accords....there has been an issue with Automatic transmittions here lately that have shown up on 2001-2003 models i believe.

 

[deejayshakur]

Originally posted by: Chadder007

Originally posted by: deejayshakur
corollas-lots of wind and road noise at highway speeds, very uncharacteristic of toyota.
rsx's-beware of the 2nd gear grind issue in the MT. it was on the top 10 lemon list for a while but managed to get under most people's radars. 2004 tsx too (lots of complaints, not necessarily about the gears grinding.)
civics-are ok. have to test drive on the highway again.
i'm weary of the 2003 accords because its a first year model. 2004 accords can be pricey. i'd take a 2001-2002 accord and pocket the cash (that is, if i can find the one i want, which i haven't been able to after 3 months).

Also for the Accords....there has been an issue with Automatic transmittions here lately that have shown up on 2001-2003 models i believe.

yea, and that recall includes CLs, TLs, and CR-Vs (not sure). that's why im shopping for a MT, effectively eliminating 75% of the used accords on the market, which is why i'm having such a hard time finding one (that's also clean and under 60k miles and EX trim). hope the OP has better luck than i do.

 

[BurnItDwn]

Chrysler 300M ... though it may be very difficult to find at $15K Y2K2 or newwer and under 40K miles.

 

[classy]

Anything Honda would be a safe bet

 

[mwtgg]

Definately a Hyundai Sonata.

 

[RbSX]

Originally posted by: Passions
Prelude.

Last model year was 2002, and they run more than 15k if they were well maintained.

RSX.

 

[Nomada]

Barebones Corolla.

 

[flyboy84]

teh civic

 

[KK]

taurus.