Im looking for something for under 20K but I would also like something with style and class. I care about safety and fuel efficiency, but I also like a car with balls as well. Can anyone help me out?
2007-03-05 10:55:00 · 9 answers · asked by Jamie 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
The Subaru Impreza 2.5i fits into that category.
2007-03-05 11:09:20 · answer #1 · answered by ThisJustin 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can sneak into a Honda Civic, Honda Civic Si (maybe) or the Honda Fit.
The Civic Si is the only one that will put hair on chest. You would be hard pressed to keep the price at $20000 though. The biggest benefit is a 197hp motor, and excellent reliability and resale.
A Mazda3 S would fit into your description, as would a Scion TC (with or without the TRD supercharger).
It is unfortunately hard to find fuel economy and machismo in one car. If I had $20000 or so I would look at a used car.
99/00 Lexus SC400/LS430
02/03 Acura TL
99/00 Lexus GS300/430
03/04 Subaru WRX
They have proven to be reliable and hold their values. An 04/05 Mustang GT or Pontiac GTO would probably be in your price range, but reliability and resale are suspect. Unfortunately the above do not meet the good fuel economy requirements. Either get a new 4 banger with not a lot of personality, or an older car with lots of personality and poor mpg.
2007-03-05 19:15:48 · answer #2 · answered by XUSAAAgent 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nissan Altima 2.5S. Great mileage, comfortable ride, lots of room, practical to own and nice looking to boot. Five star safety too. It might be a touch over $20K for a 2007, but it's the most car for the money out there today.
ps: Chevy S-10 LOL! Surely he jests.
2007-03-05 19:15:24 · answer #3 · answered by artsy5347 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're asking for a car that doesn't exist!!! j/k Go with a mustang. it's just over 20k, looks great and has a few horses to back it up.
2007-03-05 19:06:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For sub 20k with fuel efficieny, I'd go with a Scion tC
2007-03-05 19:19:37 · answer #5 · answered by el w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't have everything at once. You'll have to balance your choices.
Hybrids are ideal at city driving... getting one could double your fuel economy vs. a regular car.
2007-03-05 19:13:36 · answer #6 · answered by Wolf Harper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for 22,835 you can get a mazdaspeed 3, with some 263 hp and 280 lb ft of torque this thing is fast, car and driver also gave it a 10best award
2007-03-05 19:30:09 · answer #7 · answered by a4amg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd go with a Subaru Impreza. I drive one, it's very safe, gets good mileage, and it's great for winter weather.
2007-03-05 23:32:54 · answer #8 · answered by stickymongoose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
consider buying a small truck like a chevy s-10. they get great gas mileage and you can throw your stuff in the back.
2007-03-05 19:07:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋