I want to buy a new car, somewhere between 12,000 and 18,000 dollars, that is sporty, nice, and gets good gas mileage. I travel close to 400 miles a week between work and school and my hobbies so the car is going to be well used. Anyone know of any that fits all the categories?
2006-07-11 06:13:01 · 11 answers · asked by racingurl37 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
I would suggest that you NOT buy a new car but consider buying a late model certified pre-owned. Since you put 20,000 miles a year+ on your car, it will depreciate rapidly. You would do much better with a used car where a lot of that depreciation has already taken place. You could also get "more" car....look for accord, camry or altima. Do not buy an american car if you are looking for low maintenance.
2006-07-11 06:25:55 · answer #1 · answered by bobsled 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go used with that mileage. But not just any used... Toyota or Honda. Check out Consumer Reports on the VW, nice product but not as reliable. Certified is the word of the day.
2006-07-11 23:57:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't go wrong with a used Honda (or maybe even Toyota). A well maintained Honda will last a very very long time. Very reliable, a Consumers Reports repeating Best Buy, and they hold their resale value very well. Fuel efficiency is very good (not the absolute best, but at the top with the other regular cars).
2006-07-11 14:09:39 · answer #3 · answered by Zoo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out Ford Focus
It's in your price range, well built, fun , sporty, good gas mileage
And it comes with a 100 thousand mile warranty
It also comes in several body styles to suit you needs. All of which can be had in your $ range
2006-07-11 13:25:12 · answer #4 · answered by Vicky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say a chevy cobalt, its a nice sports car, goes at 32 mpg(pretty darn good), and its only around 15000..
I would advice u to get the cobalt sedan SS becuase it has 171 horse power 2.4 engine and it comes with sports tires this is about 18,000.. there are less cobalts that arent that sportish but goes for about 14G
2006-07-11 13:21:16 · answer #5 · answered by Sad Monkey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude try getting a chevy cobalt, hyundai tiburon, the new civic (low on gas), mazda 6, the mitsubishi lancer. I just bought a 2005 Mustage GT at Carmax (not new but in great condition) for $17,000. Try search Carmax.com or go visit their dealer.
2006-07-11 13:22:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try autotrader.com and put in your dollar amount. toyota makes cars that get great gas mileage and depending on your state theyre pretty smog efficient. also keep repairs in mind. japanese are usually cheaper to maintain and european are a little more on the expensive side
2006-07-11 13:19:27 · answer #7 · answered by GFYpartyboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
VW Jetta is very good and relible car. IT has a good warranty too.
Some people might recommend Honda or Toyota, but VW looks and feels better.
Good Luck!
2006-07-11 13:17:29 · answer #8 · answered by Belarus94 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All cars in this category will suit you more or less. I would recommend the VW Golf
2006-07-11 14:45:29 · answer #9 · answered by back_shark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're not gonna get the best cars for that price. but you can still check out hyundai tiburon and scion tc
2006-07-11 13:21:15 · answer #10 · answered by islandgrl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋