$14,000 daily driver suggetion?
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$14,000 daily driver suggetion?
Alright, i need suggestions on which car to get. The car needs to be a sedan or coupe or hatchback, V6 would be nice but i can live with a 4 cylinder, import brands only (can't stand domestic brands) and automatic. That's all i can really think of, oh yea, it should be realtively new, 1998 or newer.
Thank-you for your time, i have about 2 weeks to make this decision.
Thank-you for your time, i have about 2 weeks to make this decision.
You should be able to find a 2000 (or maybe 01) Camry V6. That's a great car for daily driver. Fuel efficient, reliable, and pretty comfortable. Problem free also, as long as you find a Japanese-made one. US-made Camrys have alittle more problems.
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hmmm, i didn' t know that some camrys were made in Japan and some in america. Are there specific year models when the cars were made where?
THanks for the suggestion btw, i might look at them, Any other suggestion?
THanks for the suggestion btw, i might look at them, Any other suggestion?
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If I were still a college student now, I'll get a slightly used Mazda Protege 5 hatchback. Practical & fun to drive little cars which should also be pretty reliable.
The new 04 Mazda 3 is even better, but the sedan starts at $14K, and my favorite, the Mazda 3 Sport hatchback is $17K . . .
The new 04 Mazda 3 is even better, but the sedan starts at $14K, and my favorite, the Mazda 3 Sport hatchback is $17K . . .
Originally posted by thisguy_06
hmmm, i didn' t know that some camrys were made in Japan and some in america. Are there specific year models when the cars were made where?
THanks for the suggestion btw, i might look at them, Any other suggestion?
hmmm, i didn' t know that some camrys were made in Japan and some in america. Are there specific year models when the cars were made where?
THanks for the suggestion btw, i might look at them, Any other suggestion?
I suggested Camry because it's Toyota, and since this is a daily driver it better be reliable
If you want a coupe check out maybe a 2000 Accord Coupe V6. Those are roomy and reliable as well, not to mention good looking.For new cars if you don't care about the small size the Scion xA is a nice choice also. About 14k otd I believe.
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Scion gets my vote as an economical and cool daily driver. if you don't like the xA or the xB, the new tC is very sexy...and with a starting price of $16,465 for a manual, just can't beat that. you get the toyota build reliability too!
Scion tC pricing
Scion tC pricing
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also to add, i personally like the xB. i think it's new and different with a ton of room. definitely a great daily driver that can double as a hauler. i test drove one, it is very impressive taking into consideration of its price.
with the budget of $14k, you can certainly get a brand new xA. starting price $12,995. no hassel buying at all scion dealership. all pricing are the same across all dealerships.
http://www.scion.com/drive/pricing/d...a_pricing.html
and the xB starts at $14,195.
http://www.scion.com/drive/pricing/d...b_pricing.html
why get a used car when you can get a brand new and more reliable car for the same price?
with the budget of $14k, you can certainly get a brand new xA. starting price $12,995. no hassel buying at all scion dealership. all pricing are the same across all dealerships.
http://www.scion.com/drive/pricing/d...a_pricing.html
and the xB starts at $14,195.
http://www.scion.com/drive/pricing/d...b_pricing.html
why get a used car when you can get a brand new and more reliable car for the same price?
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Originally posted by thisguy_06
hmmm, i didn' t know that some camrys were made in Japan and some in america. Are there specific year models when the cars were made where?
THanks for the suggestion btw, i might look at them, Any other suggestion?
hmmm, i didn' t know that some camrys were made in Japan and some in america. Are there specific year models when the cars were made where?
THanks for the suggestion btw, i might look at them, Any other suggestion?
Other suggestions: If you can spend 14K or so like you say, and you just need a basic commuter car and don't need a drag racer or something with sports-car handling, you can buy brand-new and not have to take a chance on a used car and its risks. Look at a Corolla CE, Civic DX, Hyundai Elantra or Elantra GT,
( The Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio are even cheaper but you probably wouldn't like them ) , the Mazda 3 in its base form, and the Ford Focus. The Mazda and Ford have good handling for the price and the Focus is finally reliable now after a rocky start.
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Yes, there is a huge Toyota plant at Georgetown, KY....has been for years. And don't believe that stuff about U.S.-made Toyotas having more problems...that is a bunch of nonsense.
Yes, there is a huge Toyota plant at Georgetown, KY....has been for years. And don't believe that stuff about U.S.-made Toyotas having more problems...that is a bunch of nonsense.
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just coming from personal experience
just coming from personal experience
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Originally posted by GlobeCLK
I think the current-generation Camrys are all made in US. But up to 2001 some Camrys were made in Japan while most are made in US. My friend got a Japanese 2001 Camry and it's problem-free. My girlfriend's 99 US-made Camry has some small problems here and there.
I suggested Camry because it's Toyota, and since this is a daily driver it better be reliable If you want a coupe check out maybe a 2000 Accord Coupe V6. Those are roomy and reliable as well, not to mention good looking.
For new cars if you don't care about the small size the Scion xA is a nice choice also. About 14k otd I believe.
I think the current-generation Camrys are all made in US. But up to 2001 some Camrys were made in Japan while most are made in US. My friend got a Japanese 2001 Camry and it's problem-free. My girlfriend's 99 US-made Camry has some small problems here and there.
I suggested Camry because it's Toyota, and since this is a daily driver it better be reliable
If you want a coupe check out maybe a 2000 Accord Coupe V6. Those are roomy and reliable as well, not to mention good looking.For new cars if you don't care about the small size the Scion xA is a nice choice also. About 14k otd I believe.
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If I was in your position I would get the best SC400 I could find for $14,000. This typically means a '94-'95.
An old SC still beats the hell out of any new car for $14 Grand. Of course, I have one and it's a great daily driver. There's also no question about its reliability. In my opinion this is the way to go.
What car are you coming from?
An old SC still beats the hell out of any new car for $14 Grand. Of course, I have one and it's a great daily driver. There's also no question about its reliability. In my opinion this is the way to go.
What car are you coming from?
