I have a 1998 Dodge Stratus which is getting too old to function as effectively as a newer vehicle. I was wondering what new (2007+) cars are out there for around $14000 and are good quality cars. Things I want in it will be ABS, Automatic, Black exterior, & good gas mileage. Also I want it to be a cuter car, for a girl in her low 20's.
I was looking at a 2007 Nissan Versa, but what are the bonuses and minuses of this and any other cars you may list?
Or should I spend money to completely fix my Stratus? (ie paint job, tires, some new parts, and tune-up). Its a very dependable car..but has 115K miles on it currently. How much would it cost to fix it up?
What do you think?
2007-08-18 04:46:05 · 11 answers · asked by I Love My Kitties 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Anything under $14K will be nice...please let me know about how much it is for a car you may list w/ automatic transmission. Also, any good or negative thing about certain cars is a plus too! I need all the help I can get. Thanks!
2007-08-18 04:55:44 · update #1
I was also looking at a Toyato Yaris..any pros or cons with them?
And no, I am not trying to attract a guy, I am already in a long term relationship for over 2 years. I want it to be cute mainly because Im a girl...and I want a cute car--not a car that looks older or for older people...nor really junky. A little sporty or just cute is what I want.
2007-08-18 06:30:33 · update #2
A Toyota Yaris with 38 MPG (automatic) Starting at 11,000:
http://www.toyota.com/yaris/
Also try the Saturn ION:
Sedan with 37 MPG (manual) starting at 12,890:http://www.saturn.com/saturn/vehicles/ionsedan/overview.jsp
or a Saturn ION Quad Coupe with 34 MPG (manual) starting at 13,890:
http://www.saturn.com/saturn/vehicles/ionquadcoupe/overview.jsp
Versas are nice but come pricey when theyr'e loaded. Plus there are cheaper,better cars. The versa is a very slow car also. There are better out there. and don't fix your Stratus. It should be nice for you to start fresh again. Great Fuel Economy is a must for me, so i wouldn't recommend something that lacks it.
These cars are all inexpensive, safe, great for a young girl like you, and most of all- reliable. May your choice be the best.
2007-08-18 05:01:25 · answer #1 · answered by hakim1125 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally I would keep the Stratus.
Every slightly used car needs at least $1K for something. So spend the $1K and drive it 3 more years.
Did you get the transmission rebuilt under factory warranty? The automatics usually die at 72K and the warranty covers 70K miles.
The Nissan Versa is hard to beat. I guess the alternative is Toyota's Matrix or the Scion bread truck.
Another idea. Is the point of having a cute car to attract a guy? Find the guy, then get his advice. If he is only interested in you because you bought a new car, find a different guy.
2007-08-18 13:14:00 · answer #2 · answered by tolstoi1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toyota Scion is good. Personally, I would buy a car that's one year old, though since they cost 20-25% less than a new one and have under 15,000 miles. Do some research at edmunds.com and carsurvey.org to find out how people feel about all kinds of cars - it can be very informative!
2007-08-24 23:36:10 · answer #3 · answered by piedmontliving 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A chevy Cobalt is cool, its just under 14,000 with a price of 13,790. Pretty sporty, gas mileage is nice
2.2L DOHC ECOTEC
5-speed manual transmission 25/34
4-speed automatic transmission 24/32
2.4L High-Output DOHC ECOTEC
5-speed manual transmission 25/34
4-speed automatic transmission 24/32
2.0L Supercharged DOHC ECOTEC
5-speed manual transmission 22/30
2007-08-18 13:26:15 · answer #4 · answered by Bella Cullen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Hyundais have been receiving good ratings from Consumers Reports for the last two or three years. They're also much cheaper than the Japanese models and have a 100,000 mile or 10 year warranty.
2007-08-18 11:58:31 · answer #5 · answered by mustanger 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
CHECK OUT THE TOYOTA SCION TC. IT IS A CUTE GIRLIE CAR, WITH A LOT OF EXTRAS. YOU CAN GET IT FOR ABOUT 17, 000. A GOOD USED 2005/2006 WOULD GO FOR ABOUT 12, 000. CHECK IT OUT AT THE DEALER. TOYOTA SCION NICE CAR.
2007-08-18 11:55:57 · answer #6 · answered by FILE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're spending way too much for that new car. You can get something small that's a couple years old for half that and it will get you there just as fast..
2007-08-18 11:53:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2007 or 2008 VW Rabbit.
2007-08-18 11:52:52 · answer #8 · answered by Ghostly Ghost! 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it is better to buy a new car, maybe the new Audi S3, Subaru Impreza WRX STI, Volkswagen Golf R32 or lower.
Or you can go to yahoo Autos and find your self a good car
2007-08-18 11:56:25 · answer #9 · answered by KING B II -vs- KTG 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
two words... Toyota Yaris. its cute and great on gas too no major problems that I have heard of either.
Good luck
2007-08-25 11:25:10 · answer #10 · answered by work_in_progress33 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋