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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 05:04 PM
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Hey I need a new beater. Title explains it all I want to keep this under 15,000. referably close to no options I want to be cheap . I only care about the safety so ABS options added etc.. Opinions?
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by thailegend
Hey I need a new beater. Title explains it all I want to keep this under 15,000. referably close to no options I want to be cheap . I only care about the safety so ABS options added etc.. Opinions?
Scion Tc. Otherwise, Corolla, than the Civic.

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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 05:22 PM
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I wanted to suggest the tC too but it doesn't help when the original poster clearly wants something under $15,000. (In case anyone didn't notice, the tC starts from $16,000.)
Perhaps the xB is a more sensible choice. Cheap, fun to drive, 4 doors and lots of room.

But if you have to choose between the Civic and Corolla, I'd say go with the Corolla only because it has a stronger engine. Otherwise they match the features very closely with each other.

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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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I vote for a base tC as well, it's just $1k or so over $15K.
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by thailegend
Hey I need a new beater. Title explains it all I want to keep this under 15,000. referably close to no options I want to be cheap . I only care about the safety so ABS options added etc.. Opinions?
If saftey is your main choice the Corolla with side impact airbags is your vehicle of choice.
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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thanks 1sick I forgot the Tc

I priced out the Tc 17 XXX with Side airbag... looks quite tempting

Ill shell out the extra 2 for that coupe ^___~

thanks for the quick replies guys haha
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tC> Mazda3> Corolla> Civic.

Thats the order of cars I like most.
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by magneto112
tC> Mazda3> Corolla> Civic.

Thats the order of cars I like most.
Damn forgot about the 3. Great point dude.
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go test drive a tc. i had fun when i went out on a drive, and that was without the supercharger. i don't know if they got that sorted out and have them available, but for your budget that doesn't apply anyway. when you do go to the scion dealer, be sure to sit in the back seat. i couldn't BELIEVE how much room you have back there! speaking of room, if you want to turn your tc into a portable bedroom, the seats can be turned into a bed that works with the back seat.




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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 08:22 PM
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Depending on your need for a 4 or 2 door:

1) tC
2) Corolla
3) Civic
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let's not forget that the tC has more rear legroom than most 4 door cars of it's size as well...
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by magneto112
tC> Mazda3> Corolla> Civic.

Thats the order of cars I like most.
Ah yes, the Mazda 3

Mazda 3(more practical) >= tC > Corolla > Civic
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by whoster
let's not forget that the tC has more rear legroom than most 4 door cars of it's size as well...
yep, got it covered in my post. you really don't believe it till you are in it for yourself though, pictures don't do it justice.
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 08:50 PM
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i will say, however.....the headroom sucks. and i'm only 5'9" but then again...it IS a coupe.


and the headroom is fine when you RECLINE the rear seat!!!
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 05:56 AM
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Corolla hands down!
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