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Need a car under 20k
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 9:51 PM Author: crusty potus southern california
30-45 minutes in traffic a day, so prefer something that's nicer.
looking for something used, up to 10 years old, with under 75k miles. I expect to sell around 100-115k miles, so don't need to worry too much about reliability beyond that.
Need something that has room (I'm tall), has some acceleration/torque/hp, and preferably something on the newer side (3-5 years old) so I can have modern electronics. |
Date: October 23rd, 2017 9:54 PM Author: Brass Keepsake Machete Garrison Prius (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513422) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:13 PM Author: ultramarine elastic band The Prius starts at $24k. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513607) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 9:55 PM Author: mentally impaired blue gunner theater Jeep Wrangler (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513426) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 9:58 PM Author: anal gaping Maxima or Mazda 6 (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513473) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 9:59 PM Author: very tactful vivacious main people Honda Accord (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513482) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:00 PM Author: anal gaping (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513499) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 9:59 PM Author: racy azure office pozpig dodge dart (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513489) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:00 PM Author: Diverse Mahogany Doctorate Three Jeeps Grand Cherokee of a suitable vintage (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513492) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:02 PM Author: red nighttime striped hyena den Egregious tall humble bragging.
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:02 PM Author: Diverse Mahogany Doctorate (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513514) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:06 PM Author: supple locale mediation https://youtu.be/dsTKDMnot2o (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513551) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:07 PM Author: Razzle-dazzle twinkling uncleanness range CPO Cadillac ATS 2.0. easy to pick up a 3 year old model with less than 40K miles for under $20K. 6 year CPO warranty should give you another 3 years of warranty.
Rides like a E46 bmw and solidly built. easy to work on yourself if you DIY. |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:17 PM Author: olive house Wtf how would such a car be "easy" to work on compared to others (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513647) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:21 PM Author: Razzle-dazzle twinkling uncleanness range compared to a 3 series or A4, a good deal easier. just for example, a BMW battery runs $500+ because of the need for dealer labor to "register" the battery. nonsense like that. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513680) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:11 PM Author: ultramarine elastic band New or used? If new either the Civic LX or the Mazda3 Sport. Everything else under 20k is not worth owning. Civic has a more fuel efficient engine. The Mazda drives slightly better but burns 10% more fuel. The Mazda has the nicer interior by far. The Honda holds its resale better. I strongly stress that no other cars under 20k are worth looking at. Avoid the Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513595) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:13 PM Author: Razzle-dazzle twinkling uncleanness range those econocars are gutless and have terrible NVH for long commutes. plus, they are surprisingly pricey, given what you get.
he's better picking up a much nicer 3 year old CPO. |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:17 PM Author: ultramarine elastic band This hasn't been true for some time. The Civic is now larger than a late 90s Accord and very well insulated. The Mazda 2017 and now the 2018 has added over 100 pounds of sound proofing material over the 2016 and older. They are both quiet cars now. The Mazda is sportier so sits on a tighter suspension but the TTT Sport has the 16 inch tires so it's not a harsh ride at all. Move up the 18 inch tires and you get a much harsher ride but people who do this know what they are getting. With larger tires you feel every bump way more. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513642) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:23 PM Author: Razzle-dazzle twinkling uncleanness range a decently equipped civic now runs over $20K. for that money i'd pickup a gently used CPO sedan like a ATS/CTS, or A4 (assuming you want to DIY maintenance)
edit: just priced a new Civic and the cheapest model w/ leather costs $25K. fuck that. |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:30 PM Author: ultramarine elastic band Too many ex-Uber and hurricane flooded cars on the market. I wouldn't do used in this market. Nobody pays sticker for the Civic anyway. The $24k mid level trim is going to run you $21500 off the lot if you're not an idiot. The Mazda3 Sport is like $18900 sticker but I got Tindersloots for $17500 and free mats and shit and then I decided fuck it and just leased it instead. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513754) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:32 PM Author: Razzle-dazzle twinkling uncleanness range the shear amount of hurricane flooded cars on the market is a concern. you do need to do your due diligence to avoid any car that was ever near Houston. the dealer should be able to give you the service history and locale service was done. (don't trust carfax) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513776) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:13 PM Author: Massive hall Polaris Slingshot (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513605) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:14 PM Author: boyish center useless brakes Stfu doobs (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513620) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:15 PM Author: titillating carnelian stage https://losangeles.craigslist.org/search/cto?max_price=20500&auto_make_model=bmw&min_auto_year=2014&min_auto_miles=20000&max_auto_miles=80000&auto_title_status=1
here you go faggot |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:20 PM Author: Razzle-dazzle twinkling uncleanness range god no. only way to buy a bimmer is CPO w/ at least 3 years of warranty remaining. even then, if you are on a budget, at a minimum you need to be able to do all maintenance yourself, fluid changes, oil, brakes, filters, etc. use the savings you get from DIY maintenance for costly repairs that may not be covered by the CPO warranty (bimmer CPO warranty excludes a lot of items) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513666) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:27 PM Author: titillating carnelian stage ok faggot type in something other than bmw (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513726) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:22 PM Author: Light Disgusting School Milk jetta (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513686) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:25 PM Author: ultramarine elastic band Chick car and one of the worst in the entire compact class. Even a Chevy Cruze makes more sense. Though the Jetta can be had new in base trim for like $15k because nobody wants them. At $15k it almost makes sense. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513712) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:26 PM Author: Cracking abode except, no, it can't be had at 15k. overengineered and lacking in features the base trim starts at about 20k. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513721) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:32 PM Author: ultramarine elastic band $17895 MSRP for the base trim. You can walk off the lot with one for $15500. Not remotely joking. My Mazda dealer sells VWs too and I got offered the Jetta when I got the Mazda. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513774) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:34 PM Author: Razzle-dazzle twinkling uncleanness range jetta is sps ancient garbage. if going VW, stick with the Golf (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513796) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:11 PM Author: Chartreuse locus wrinkle What's wrong with the VW Passat? Off the lot for $20K. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34514090) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:14 PM Author: Razzle-dazzle twinkling uncleanness range Old chassis like Jetta but 20k is cheap. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34514111) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:26 PM Author: Cracking abode mazda 3.
will outclass the jetta. |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:34 PM Author: Razzle-dazzle twinkling uncleanness range maybe the Jetta. Not the Golf (MQB platform is excellent) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513799) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:42 PM Author: ultramarine elastic band The Golf runs up repair bills like a BMW. VW rapes you on parts. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513854) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:46 PM Author: Razzle-dazzle twinkling uncleanness range agreed. never own a German car out of warranty. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513896) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:43 PM Author: Naked vengeful plaza regret Spring for the prius (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513863) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:51 PM Author: Razzle-dazzle twinkling uncleanness range you can actually pick up a new 2017 ecoboost mustang for as low as $20K. I haven't driven the S550 stang, but it seems like a lot of car for the money. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513935) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 10:55 PM Author: ultramarine elastic band The YouTube review basically say it's too front heavy and badly tuned so it corners like a dog while boasting impressive power. So basicslly like all American cars -- good on paper but a body-frame marriage and gearing made in hell (and a heavy clutch) because they couldn't be bothered to build 200 prototypes like the aspie perfectionist Japs who don't stop until everything is perfect. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34513971) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:06 PM Author: Razzle-dazzle twinkling uncleanness range the 2016+ camaro ss is 180 though. zero visibility but that car, w/ 1Le package, impresses me more than the M4 I drove. it's that good. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34514057) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:11 PM Author: Chartreuse locus wrinkle Passat? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34514092) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:24 PM Author: domesticated knife theatre Kia Optima if you need extra space for height. Forte otherwise. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772892&forum_id=2#34514191) |