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

[beer]

The topic is relatively self-explanatory. The target point is around $15K, any car is fair game, but the mean sale price for that kind of car, in good condition, must be within $1-2K of that. At that price point, the car should be newer than 2002 and have <40K miles.

I'm only really considering passenger cars that are usable - no two-seaters, and reliability is a factor - I'd be less inclined to favor a domestic over an import at the same price point. I'd like some performance over comfort.

 

[Mo0o]

Civic?

 

[Passions]

Prelude.

 

[labgeek]

A decent Honda, Toyota or we're looking at a Jetta TDI (~45 - 50 mpg) right now.

 

[freebee]

oops. gave too much away there.

 

[ryzmah]

Mazda 6

 

[Spikesoldier]

2003 mazdaspeed protege

 

[tfinch2]

Spend a few thousand more and get one of these...

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?c...ine=&lang=en&fuel=&doors=&cardist=1075

 

[Mr N8]

'03 Ford Focus SVT or '02 Acura RSx

 

[CRXican]

Originally posted by: Passions
Prelude.

try again, Prelude died after 2001 model

 

[Ramma2]

Impala!

 

[codeyf]

Originally posted by: Mo0o
Civic?

 

[Aharami]

Originally posted by: Mr N8
'03 Ford Focus SVT or '02 Acura RSx

both good choices. both can be modded fairly easily

 

[bret]

subaru

 

[radioouman]

Altima

 

[CVSiN]

2002-2003 Mustang GTs can be had all over that price range..

 

[StageLeft]

Maxima, obviously.

 

[brxndxn]

You could probby get a 2002 Camaro Z28 or Trans Am..

 

[Davegod75]

Originally posted by: Mo0o
Civic?

 

[Quixfire]

2003-2004 Ford Focus

 

[PingSpike]

Civic or Corolla

 

[StageLeft]

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

 

[funboy6942]

Conversion Van (chevy) with leather captian chairs, motorized bed in the back, and a tv with vcr/dvd/and xbox hookups.

 

[radioouman]

Escort

 

[Ilmater]

Subaru Impreza WRX