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Old 07-16-2004, 11:18 PM   #1 (permalink)
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new car on a budget

I have recently been given the chance to possibly buy a new car that can cost me at the most $15,000. I was thinking of getting a Mazda 3, but I was just wondering what fellow tfp'ers thought might be the best buy. Thanks in advance.
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Old 07-17-2004, 06:25 AM   #2 (permalink)
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The 3 is a good choice, haven't heard anything bad about them.
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Old 07-17-2004, 10:02 AM   #3 (permalink)
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To bad you can't spend around 16k and get this:

The Scion TC. Pretty cool car.

However, since you're dealing w/ the 15k budget...

It really depends what you're looking for in a car.
If you're looking for gas mileage, get a Toyota Echo. My girlfriend has one, its a bloopy little car, but 43mpg on average, and is actually very roomy inside.

If you're looking for a sportier car, I'd say go for the Mazda3.

However, if you can get a car that is like a year or two old, and not brand spanking new, you really could get a few great deals.

Don't forget about Hyundai either. They have a great warrenty, and the Tiburon is a pretty impressive car looks wise. And the GT model is pretty nice. Though, at around 16k, a bit to much.
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Old 07-17-2004, 10:11 AM   #4 (permalink)
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that scion looks awesome. I went to the mazda dealership here today and I really like that car. But I still might go for a used car if I could find one that I really like. If I went for a used car what would be your choice?

the only thing is insurance is gonna kill me.
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Old 07-17-2004, 12:06 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I'm assuming you're a young driver.

Anything sporty or a 4x4 is gonna cost you insurance-wise, new or used.
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Old 07-17-2004, 03:26 PM   #6 (permalink)
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If you go with the Mazda 3 get the sedan and not the hatchback, I think the hatchback(Sport) looks a little wierd
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Old 07-17-2004, 03:44 PM   #7 (permalink)
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cavalier is cheap my 04 was 14k canadian after everything which is like 9k us
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Old 07-17-2004, 04:00 PM   #8 (permalink)
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cavalier is cheap my 04 was 14k canadian after everything which is like 9k us
I think the new design looks like its cross eyed! I like the 93' to 02' looks much better!
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Old 07-17-2004, 04:19 PM   #9 (permalink)
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well i got the type z with the body kit, i think it looks pretty snazzy.. other then the wimpy ass spoiler
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Old 07-17-2004, 09:09 PM   #10 (permalink)
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If you go with the Mazda 3 get the sedan and not the hatchback, I think the hatchback(Sport) looks a little wierd
ya i like the sedan much better. I think I am going for the mazda 3. hope everything works out right
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Old 07-19-2004, 09:15 AM   #11 (permalink)
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ya i like the sedan much better. I think I am going for the mazda 3. hope everything works out right
If I got Full Time at work(which I didn't) I was going to go with either the Mazda 3 or the Mazda 6 Sport with the big V6 and 5 speed Auto Trans

Thats the only thing I don't like about the Mazda 3 is they don't come with a V6 but I believe they have a choice of 2 Inline 4's
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Old 07-19-2004, 05:12 PM   #12 (permalink)
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The sedan may save a little on insurance also.
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Old 07-19-2004, 09:59 PM   #13 (permalink)
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A friend of mine is constantly car-shopping (when he isn't, he's pretending he is so he can test-drive cars,) and he had less-than-favorable things to say about the Scion tc and the Tiburon, both of which were mentioned. The Mazda 3, on the other hand, was a nice car.
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Old 07-20-2004, 12:28 PM   #14 (permalink)
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get a used beamer!
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Old 07-21-2004, 09:05 AM   #15 (permalink)
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The sedan may save a little on insurance also.
Any 4-door will save a lot of money...I know that for sure
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Old 07-22-2004, 06:47 AM   #16 (permalink)
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You can get a Hyundai Elantra cheap as hell. Not as fun as the Mazda but probably cheaper and longer warranty.
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Old 07-22-2004, 09:37 AM   #17 (permalink)
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If you don't love this car I don't know whats wrong with you

Mazda 6 Sport:





Mazda 6 Sedan:



Love the stock tail lights to
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Old 07-22-2004, 09:49 AM   #18 (permalink)
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The six is an awesome car but I think it is a little bit out of his price range. For what a V6 costs I think you are pretty much in WRX territory anyway.
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Old 07-22-2004, 09:54 AM   #19 (permalink)
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The six is an awesome car but I think it is a little bit out of his price range. For what a V6 costs I think you are pretty much in WRX territory anyway.
Then he can go for the cheaper inline 4...they have 2 engines for that car!

Unless you get the station wagon, that only comes with the V6
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Old 07-22-2004, 10:12 AM   #20 (permalink)
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How much is the 4 cylinder though? I think it is still almost 20 thousand. Don't get me wrong, they are one of the most exciting sedans on the market.
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Old 07-25-2004, 09:04 AM   #21 (permalink)
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I am on the verge of buying a 2004 Dodge Neon, electric blue.






I wanted one of the SRT4's, but I'm eighteen and my cosigner said he wouldn't sign for a car that dangerous, plus insurance would kill me big time. I absolutely have to have something new, being in college and all, and I'm quite confident that, unless something goes wrong, I can afford the Neon. I really like the '04s too.

So I hope I'm not fucking up.
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Old 07-28-2004, 09:41 AM   #22 (permalink)
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I am on the verge of buying a 2004 Dodge Neon, electric blue.






I wanted one of the SRT4's, but I'm eighteen and my cosigner said he wouldn't sign for a car that dangerous, plus insurance would kill me big time. I absolutely have to have something new, being in college and all, and I'm quite confident that, unless something goes wrong, I can afford the Neon. I really like the '04s too.

So I hope I'm not fucking up.

SRT-4 danguerus......HAHAHAHAHA.

It's a 4 door shouldn't be high in insurance, even if it has a turbo still not much, a guy I work with has a Supra(don't know year) he insured it for 140 a month and it has a turbo.
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SRT-4 danguerus......HAHAHAHAHA.

It's a 4 door shouldn't be high in insurance, even if it has a turbo still not much, a guy I work with has a Supra(don't know year) he insured it for 140 a month and it has a turbo.

I'm eighteen friend, insurance is ridiculously high for me. Maybe it's just where I live, I don't know. But it would be SUBSTANTIALLY higher than 140 a month, and I know that for a fact.
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Old 07-29-2004, 07:01 AM   #24 (permalink)
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I'm eighteen friend, insurance is ridiculously high for me. Maybe it's just where I live, I don't know. But it would be SUBSTANTIALLY higher than 140 a month, and I know that for a fact.
I know people that pay 600 a month must be nice

your 18 I'm 21 and I would pay the same I feel the pain, it sucks I had a 2 door sport car with a turbo before now that was a lot(450 a month with a part-time job). If you can help it try and get a car without a turbo.
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Old 07-31-2004, 01:09 PM   #25 (permalink)
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If you're planning on doing any upgrading to the stock stereo, run away from the Mazda 3 and RUN FAST. Unless you or someone you know is very skilled with fiberglass and/or plastic fabrication, you cannot currently install an aftermarket head unit in the Mazda 3 dash. You'd have to mount in the glovebox or armrest, or get really creative and put it in the headliner.

If you can bump your budget up a bit more, get what I have, Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart. The car is FAST without breaking the bank, plus insurance companies don't see it as a sports car =D
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If you're planning on doing any upgrading to the stock stereo, run away from the Mazda 3 and RUN FAST. Unless you or someone you know is very skilled with fiberglass and/or plastic fabrication, you cannot currently install an aftermarket head unit in the Mazda 3 dash. You'd have to mount in the glovebox or armrest, or get really creative and put it in the headliner.

If you can bump your budget up a bit more, get what I have, Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart. The car is FAST without breaking the bank, plus insurance companies don't see it as a sports car =D

Fiberglass work isn't that hard....I'm going to get a custom sub box made when I get my next car....I know someone who will do it for cheap, I don't think fiberglass work ever cost that much!
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