Nice car to buy in the USA?

Red_Miata

What's a nice car to buy in the USA, preferably below $18,000, brand new, pang-bachelor, alloy mags (not steel mags with wheel covers - panget yun!), good mileage-per-gallon consumption and DEFINITELY NOT FOUND IN THE PHILIPPINES.

Suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks!

kyle618

the scion xb?? hehe

:?

Since it looks like you're into Mazda... why not go for the new Mazda 6 or better yet, an RX-7?

btw, it doesn't matter if you get a car w/ stock steel rims... you can always replace it with an aftermarket one (better than factory alloy "mags") for alot cheaper.

Bakit ayaw mo ng kotse na meron diyan sa Pinas? I *personally* would kill for a Sarao Jeep (SERIOUSLY) Imagine cruising in that thing in LA.. oh man.. talk about "center of attention"..

Mokkori

If you do like Mazda's then a second hand RX-7 FC or FD would do quite nicely... but then again, you do want brand new... it's far easier to repair rotary engines in the US than here in the Philippines though.

I would suggest the RX-8 but me thinks that costs way more than 18k...

TT_Boy

The RX-7 has been discontinued (so no brand-new) in favor of the RX-8. The RX-8 is a fine sports car but consumes premium gas quite a bit. And as Mokkori mentioned, it costs more than $18k.

The Mazda6 is around $22-26k. So again that is out of your budget. A tad smaller than the Accord and Camry but has sportier underpinnings.

Mazda has just come out with the Mazda3- the successor to the Protege. It looks good in both 4-door hatchback and sedan versions but since its so new, its not yet proven in the long-run.

Red_Miata

Well, the reason I want a car not found in the Philippines is so that I could drive something new for a change. That would be exciting. Imagine driving a car that's common in the Philippines, parang hindi ka na rin umalis diba? So there. Just something new and exciting to try. Pang-attract na rin ng Pinay girls!

I'm looking into the coupes. So far, the one that interests me is the Honda Civic EX 2-door with moonroof and 15" alloy mags. It's quite affordable and sporty. Maganda ang porma. But I think it's gonna be a little too expensive with the registration, insurance, taxes, etc. So that price I see in the net is not the exact price but much more.

I initially wanted a Ford Mustang convertible (or any other convertible for that matter - but the most practical is the Mustang because it's a 4-seater convertible) but that costs $25,000+ so it's way out of my league. Plus, I heard Fords aren't good. Sirain daw. So the apple of my eyes right now belong to the 2-door Honda Civic EX. It seems to be the successor to the Honda Prelude as Preludes are not made anymore.

gotcha2

You can get 2003 Honda Civic EX as low as 15K with 0% interest.
Dagdag ka na lang ng konti Accord na.

Red_Miata

Honda Civic EX 2-door for 15K at 0% interest?! Oh my! I want, I want!

TT_Boy

0% interest financing is usally reserved for buyers with excellent, established credit histories.

Chief Wahoo!

Well, I guess I have to make sure my credit history is good. Someday, I want to buy a Porsche.

SILENTMAX

in the states? hmmmm
evolution 8

in the philiphines evolution 8

in europe evolution fq300

in new zeland? evolution 7

in australia rme evolution 8

in japan? bozz evolution 8

any questions?

Mokkori

Yeah... the Evos are the best.

clawed_out

so picky.


try geo escalade.

go kia or hyundai.

f0r5aK3n

Pontiac GrandPrix
Pontiac GrandAm
Oldsmobile Alero

Those are the 3 American brands I like..

oh.. forgot.. AND The Chevy Impala!

Dunedain

If I'd only have a just one lousy stinkin' year free from taxes and other obligations, I'd aim for the H2 (or the original Hummer - the ultimate bad boy). Then if God permits, pump up some muscles, screw up my accent, and run for governor.

necr0

WRx for around 24000

or an SRT-4 for around 20,000... yn nga lang NEON sya.... cute

evo for 18000? baka 48000

E46boi

You've actually got a fair number of choices based on your needs.

If it absolutely has to be a brand new car for under $18K, must get great gas mileage and must not be found in manila:

1. Honda Civic Coupe/Hatch. Pretty reliable, with greate resale value.
2. Ford Focus ZX3/ZX5. Fun to drive, high utility
3. Mini Cooper. Get the base model and go easy on the options. It's possible to get this car for under $18k.
4. Saturn Ion. Pretty cheap, neat-o rear access doors
5. Toyota Celica. The base GT is still under $18k! Radical styling for a Toyota though
6. VW Golf or Beetle. Get the TDI to really save on gas!

Now's a great time to go car shopping, what with the super low interest rates and all.

Good luck and happy motoring!

NOKiE

If you fancy, check out Toyota's Scion xB

http://www.scion.com/drive/photos/drive_xb_photos.html

shun_sakurai

I would vote against getting second-hand FC or FD Mazda RX-7s if you want your gas money to last. The FC and FD RX-7s are notorious for their horrendous thirst for unleaded. You think the RX-8's thirsty? It's actually a little better compared to its rotary forebears because of its fuel intake ports being placed elsewhere.

My choice for $18,000? Maybe you should get the Honda EM Civic Coupe...the other choices (Golf, Mini, Celica et al.) are better when specced-up.

Aren't you considering a second-hand car? Good cars don't have to be new all the time

:?

dud.. ok na rin yung Scion xB... kaso nga lang mukhang lunchbox on wheels Bat di mo subukan yung Scion xA? It kinda resembles a mini cooper.. if you're into that kind of cars

Honda Civic... uhm.. diba meron naman Civic sa Pinas? Also everyone and their mom owns a Civic here (esp. the ricers.. ) so kung gusto mo talaga ng unique.. say NO to Civics.

How about Toyota Matrix?

NOKiE

Maspopular yung xB eh, walang katulad, eye-catching. Yung xA, mukhang ordinaryong compact. Problema sa Scion, parehong 108hp lang. Dagdagan nila iyan, I just might test drive and buy an xB.