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Brewmaniac · 10-05-2006, 11:55 AM

I'm trying to find(for my wife) the least expensive new car as possible without buying junk. She's currently driving a 94 escort wagon, which she doesn't mind at at all(she's very practical), no frills, automatic and a/c is all she cares about. I looked online but could only find pricing where a dealer will call or email me back with pricing. I would like to research and compare pricing myself, I know there are web sites out there and I've seen TV commercials for them but I'm drawing a blank.

Any suggestions on make or model? I'm not afraid to by american nor am I a opposed to foreign. She just wants an inexpensive, economical, reliable and safe car.
I'd like to find a new 05 if possible?

shakran · 10-05-2006, 12:16 PM

You're not going to find a NEW 05- - the 07's are already on the lot.

check out the new Civics. The top end fully loaded (leather, GPS, etc etc) is 23k, and the more base models are much lower.

Scorps · 10-05-2006, 04:16 PM

Saturn Sky isn;t bad if you want a 2 seater roadster

manual trans starts at 25,195

and the Redline version is 28,895

http://www.saturn.com/saturn/vehicle...over_sky_Aug06

Cynthetiq · 10-05-2006, 04:21 PM

you've not stated any sort of budget... I'm assumming since you are hoping for an 05 it's because you want to spend <$13,000?

hunnychile · 10-05-2006, 04:27 PM

Does she still want a wagon? Details are helpful to assist you in making a smart choice...4 or 6 cyldr. ? Seating for how many? Airbags all around or just in front? Want a hybrid? Are you trading in her Escort? What's it's blue book value? C'mon...there are lot's of good cars out there now with terrific warranties too.

Chamaeleontidae · 10-06-2006, 07:40 AM

vehix has a search engine, where you can see new / used inventory in your zip code.
there are also sites like autos.yahoo & autotrader

Brewmaniac · 10-06-2006, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cynthetiq

you've not stated any sort of budget... I'm assumming since you are hoping for an 05 it's because you want to spend <$13,000?

Exactly, that why I said cheap new car, the $12,000 to $13,000 price point is key, she likes the hatch or wagon idea but inexpensive is key so a 4dr sedan would be acceptble. Front air bags a must but sides would be nice if it did add thousands. Hybrid's are too expensive unfortunately. Oh not trading, I thought selling it outright would be best.

Chamaeleontidae, thanks for the websites!

blade02 · 10-06-2006, 11:00 AM

Suzuki's are pretty cheap brand new... also check out pricing on cars such as the Ford Fusion, Dodge Neons, the new Volkswagen Rabbit, Chevy Cobalt, etc. for the most part these cars are around 13 to 15k brand new.

snowy · 10-06-2006, 12:02 PM

Honda's Fit, Toyota's Yaris, and Nissan's Versa are all within your price range.

The Versa rates the best out of all of them: http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/ov...an&model=Versa

clavus · 10-06-2006, 02:57 PM

Civic my friend. Reliable, good milage, cheap and you can crash the living fuck out of them and walk away.

(Clavus sliently thanks God that his Civic crashed and not his *shudder* Ford)

ChrisJericho · 10-06-2006, 03:27 PM

I'd vote for the civic as well.

Brewmaniac · 10-06-2006, 05:40 PM

Thank you all! You have given us some great ideas. We got a reprieve for the moment, the old ford is back running, for now. We can take are time and make the right choice.

Plaid13 · 10-06-2006, 07:24 PM

http://www.scion.com/ Scions are good cars that are made by toyota and dirt cheap. think even the most expensive model sedan starts at like 16k with AC and all that good stuff. Since they use toyota parts they should last for a very long time.

Civics are ok too but i think they just look cheap as hell when they really arnt cheap enough to justify the looks. But thats just my opinion.

jorgelito · 10-06-2006, 07:59 PM

Brew, it's a good trime to buy, towards the end of the year when dealers are trying to clear their lots. www.edmunds.com, www.kbb.com are good sources for finding the value of your car etc. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

MexicanOnABike · 10-06-2006, 09:09 PM

Volkswagon just came out with the new Golf city and Jetta city. they're almost the same as a regular jetta but with a very low pricetag. with everything included, it came up to 22,000$ Canadian. the previous jettas were around 30k. so it's a big improvement.

desal75 · 10-18-2006, 09:29 AM

Hyundai's and Kia's are getting better and better. A Kio Rio would probably fit right into your budget with pretty good reliability and a very long warranty.

Redjake · 10-18-2006, 04:59 PM

I'd look at a new Hyundai or a used Civic.

Lockjaw · 10-27-2006, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desal75

Hyundai's and Kia's are getting better and better. A Kio Rio would probably fit right into your budget with pretty good reliability and a very long warranty.

Seconded. Kia has a nice fat warranty and their cars are cheap. If you don't care what you drive and just need something that is going to run. Get one of the Rios.

waltert · 10-27-2006, 11:32 PM

I might look into a hyundai elantra if I were you. I've got an 03 gls with 60k miles and have had no problems. I am the original owner and take pretty good care of her though. lots of 80+mph highway driving, drag racing, hell I even turboed it until I sold the kit for a motorcycle.

the fuel economy doesnt blow me away though, I average 29mpg.

if you have to have new, its hard to beat the bang for buck of the hyundai.

I got my elantra (manual trans) for $12,000 OTD. take your time to go to all of the dealerships, prices can vary wildly for the exact same car. the dealership before that wanted to charge me $12900 more for the same car.

Im pretty sure they offer a GLS hatchback as well...not quite a wagon, but gives you a little extra room.

pocon1 · 10-28-2006, 05:37 PM

nothing to say

desal75 · 11-02-2006, 06:39 PM

Just to add another little something. I am hearing more and more good things about Chevy Aveo's

10-05-2006, 11:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Brewmaniac Searching for the perfect brew!	New cheap cars? I'm trying to find(for my wife) the least expensive new car as possible without buying junk. She's currently driving a 94 escort wagon, which she doesn't mind at at all(she's very practical), no frills, automatic and a/c is all she cares about. I looked online but could only find pricing where a dealer will call or email me back with pricing. I would like to research and compare pricing myself, I know there are web sites out there and I've seen TV commercials for them but I'm drawing a blank. Any suggestions on make or model? I'm not afraid to by american nor am I a opposed to foreign. She just wants an inexpensive, economical, reliable and safe car. I'd like to find a new 05 if possible? __________________ "That's a joke... I say, that's a joke, son"

10-05-2006, 04:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Scorps Lost!! Location: Kingston, Ontario	Saturn Sky isn;t bad if you want a 2 seater roadster manual trans starts at 25,195 and the Redline version is 28,895 http://www.saturn.com/saturn/vehicle...over_sky_Aug06 __________________ A.K.A. PainTrain

10-05-2006, 04:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	you've not stated any sort of budget... I'm assumming since you are hoping for an 05 it's because you want to spend <$13,000? __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

10-05-2006, 04:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
hunnychile Alien Anthropologist Location: Between Boredom and Nirvana	Does she still want a wagon? Details are helpful to assist you in making a smart choice...4 or 6 cyldr. ? Seating for how many? Airbags all around or just in front? Want a hybrid? Are you trading in her Escort? What's it's blue book value? C'mon...there are lot's of good cars out there now with terrific warranties too. __________________ "I need compassion, understanding and chocolate." - NJB

10-06-2006, 07:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
Chamaeleontidae aka: freakylongname Location: South of the Great While North	vehix has a search engine, where you can see new / used inventory in your zip code. there are also sites like autos.yahoo & autotrader __________________ "Reality is just a crutch for people who can't cope with drugs." Robin Williams.

10-05-2006, 12:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
shakran Tone.	You're not going to find a NEW 05- - the 07's are already on the lot. check out the new Civics. The top end fully loaded (leather, GPS, etc etc) is 23k, and the more base models are much lower.

10-06-2006, 11:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
blade02 Insane	Suzuki's are pretty cheap brand new... also check out pricing on cars such as the Ford Fusion, Dodge Neons, the new Volkswagen Rabbit, Chevy Cobalt, etc. for the most part these cars are around 13 to 15k brand new.

10-06-2006, 12:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
snowy Kick Ass Kunoichi Location: Oregon	Honda's Fit, Toyota's Yaris, and Nissan's Versa are all within your price range. The Versa rates the best out of all of them: http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/ov...an&model=Versa __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

10-06-2006, 02:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
clavus pow! Location: NorCal	Civic my friend. Reliable, good milage, cheap and you can crash the living fuck out of them and walk away. (Clavus sliently thanks God that his Civic crashed and not his shudder Ford) __________________ Ass, gas or grass. Nobody rides for free.

10-06-2006, 03:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
ChrisJericho eat more fruit Location: Seattle	I'd vote for the civic as well. __________________ "A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows us that faith proves nothing." - Friedrich Nietzsche

10-06-2006, 05:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
Brewmaniac Searching for the perfect brew!	Thank you all! You have given us some great ideas. We got a reprieve for the moment, the old ford is back running, for now. We can take are time and make the right choice. __________________ "That's a joke... I say, that's a joke, son"

10-06-2006, 07:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
Plaid13 I want a Plaid crayon	http://www.scion.com/ Scions are good cars that are made by toyota and dirt cheap. think even the most expensive model sedan starts at like 16k with AC and all that good stuff. Since they use toyota parts they should last for a very long time. Civics are ok too but i think they just look cheap as hell when they really arnt cheap enough to justify the looks. But thats just my opinion.

10-06-2006, 07:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
jorgelito All important elusive independent swing voter... Location: People's Republic of KKKalifornia	Brew, it's a good trime to buy, towards the end of the year when dealers are trying to clear their lots. www.edmunds.com, www.kbb.com are good sources for finding the value of your car etc. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

10-06-2006, 09:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
MexicanOnABike Location: up north	Volkswagon just came out with the new Golf city and Jetta city. they're almost the same as a regular jetta but with a very low pricetag. with everything included, it came up to 22,000$ Canadian. the previous jettas were around 30k. so it's a big improvement. __________________ - Movie Reviews - Ratings-

10-18-2006, 09:29 AM	#16 (permalink)
desal75 Psycho Location: Western New York	Hyundai's and Kia's are getting better and better. A Kio Rio would probably fit right into your budget with pretty good reliability and a very long warranty. __________________ The Man in Black fled across the desert and the Gunslinger followed.

10-28-2006, 05:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
pocon1 Banned	nothing to say Last edited by pocon1; 07-06-2008 at 09:18 PM..

10-18-2006, 04:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
Redjake I'm a family man - I run a family business. Location: Wilson, NC	I'd look at a new Hyundai or a used Civic. __________________ Off the record, on the q.t., and very hush-hush.

10-27-2006, 11:32 PM	#19 (permalink)
waltert Insane	I might look into a hyundai elantra if I were you. I've got an 03 gls with 60k miles and have had no problems. I am the original owner and take pretty good care of her though. lots of 80+mph highway driving, drag racing, hell I even turboed it until I sold the kit for a motorcycle. the fuel economy doesnt blow me away though, I average 29mpg. if you have to have new, its hard to beat the bang for buck of the hyundai. I got my elantra (manual trans) for $12,000 OTD. take your time to go to all of the dealerships, prices can vary wildly for the exact same car. the dealership before that wanted to charge me $12900 more for the same car. Im pretty sure they offer a GLS hatchback as well...not quite a wagon, but gives you a little extra room.

11-02-2006, 06:39 PM	#21 (permalink)
desal75 Psycho Location: Western New York	Just to add another little something. I am hearing more and more good things about Chevy Aveo's __________________ The Man in Black fled across the desert and the Gunslinger followed.