Current Events > What's the best car I can get for 10-15k

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I'm shooting for a sedan around 200HP, ~27ish combined MPG, simplistic and nice interior, and solid reliability
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You should try looking around a junkyard if you want the best price possible.
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Nissan juke.

Also lmao why you gonna throw random hp numbers put there? Hp and performance ain't even really directly connected anymore. And torque is more relevant if it's for work or recreation purposes anyways.
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You could probably find a brand new 2018 base model Honda Fit for 15k
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CanuckCowboy posted...

Nissan juke.

Also lmao why you gonna throw random hp numbers put there? Hp and performance ain't even really directly connected anymore. And torque is more relevant if it's for work or recreation purposes anyways.

they're pretty closely connected, thats just how physics works

jukes a good rec tho ill check it out
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A used Lancer Evo X.

Edit: nvm just a regular Lancer.
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You would have to buy used for sure to meet that HP requirement with that budget I would think. New, youre only able to get at the most basic types of cars with that much money.
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Get a Golf (or GTI).
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CanuckCowboy posted...

Nissan juke.

Also lmao why you gonna throw random hp numbers put there? Hp and performance ain't even really directly connected anymore. And torque is more relevant if it's for work or recreation purposes anyways.

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Flockaveli posted...

Lancer

i didnt know they still made lancers

masticatingman posted...

You would have to buy used for sure to meet that HP requirement with that budget I would think. New, youre only able to get at the most basic types of cars with that much money.

yeah i plan on buying at least a few years used

booboy posted...

Get a Golf (or GTI).

my boss drives a GTI so that means i cant copy him
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bloodydeath0 posted...

Flockaveli posted...

Lancer

i didnt know they still made lancers

masticatingman posted...

You would have to buy used for sure to meet that HP requirement with that budget I would think. New, youre only able to get at the most basic types of cars with that much money.

yeah i plan on buying at least a few years used

booboy posted...

Get a Golf (or GTI).

my boss drives a GTI so that means i cant copy him

Why not?
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booboy posted...

bloodydeath0 posted...

Flockaveli posted...

Lancer

i didnt know they still made lancers

masticatingman posted...

You would have to buy used for sure to meet that HP requirement with that budget I would think. New, youre only able to get at the most basic types of cars with that much money.

yeah i plan on buying at least a few years used

booboy posted...

Get a Golf (or GTI).

my boss drives a GTI so that means i cant copy him

Why not?

cuz it's against the law. man's law. god's law. colds law. murphy's law.
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Cool so youre getting a Lancer, its settled.
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Hyundai Sonata.
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gatorsPENSbucs posted...

Hyundai Sonata.

...That is not a 10-15k car
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Flockaveli posted...

Cool so youre getting a Lancer, its settled.

ah shit is it?

well if you say so. what year?
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kingdrake2 posted...

CanuckCowboy posted...

Nissan juke.

Also lmao why you gonna throw random hp numbers put there? Hp and performance ain't even really directly connected anymore. And torque is more relevant if it's for work or recreation purposes anyways.

What are you even getting at?

Also a juke type r has over 800hp so....
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i think he's just reiterating the nissan juke recommendation.

the only issue with it is its kinda ugly. everything else is nice though.
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CanuckCowboy posted...

kingdrake2 posted...

CanuckCowboy posted...

Nissan juke.

Also lmao why you gonna throw random hp numbers put there? Hp and performance ain't even really directly connected anymore. And torque is more relevant if it's for work or recreation purposes anyways.

What are you even getting at?

Also a juke type r has over 800hp so....

If he's getting a 10-15k sports car, a machine north of $100k isn't going to be on the radar.
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booboy posted...

CanuckCowboy posted...

kingdrake2 posted...

CanuckCowboy posted...

Nissan juke.

Also lmao why you gonna throw random hp numbers put there? Hp and performance ain't even really directly connected anymore. And torque is more relevant if it's for work or recreation purposes anyways.

What are you even getting at?

Also a juke type r has over 800hp so....

If he's getting a 10-15k sports car, a machine north of $100k isn't going to be on the radar.

Nah but a used regular juke is in the price range.

Also a type r is two versions and even the sub 600hp one is like a quarter mill.
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Brand new Honda Civic. Super reliable and stylish car. Get it.
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DarkProto05 posted...

Brand new Honda Civic. Super reliable and stylish car. Get it.

That's about double his price range.
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Elantra's in that range within 5y old. They're pgood.
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i'd wanna get the 2.0T civic, and even like 2016 used goes for around 21k (i'd probably go touring)
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RebelElite791 posted...

gatorsPENSbucs posted...

Hyundai Sonata.

...That is not a 10-15k car

Mine was, but a couple years old.

2015, 40k miles, 25-35mpg, got a fancy eco and sport drive available to go along with normal drive. Pretty nice.
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bloodydeath0 posted...

i'd wanna get the 2.0T civic, and even like 2016 used goes for around 21k (i'd probably go touring)

The only 2.0T Civic I know of is the Type R, and that's $33k+ territory. If you mean the 1.5T, that makes more sense. Even the 10th gen Civic Si is a shitload of car for the money.
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booboy posted...

bloodydeath0 posted...

i'd wanna get the 2.0T civic, and even like 2016 used goes for around 21k (i'd probably go touring)

The only 2.0T Civic I know of is the Type R, and that's $33k+ territory. If you mean the 1.5T, that makes more sense. Even the 10th gen Civic Si is a shitload of car for the money.

woops yeah i meant 1.5T. i think the 2.0 is naturally aspirated.

also i can't drive stick (nor do i want to) so manual is out of consideration lol
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bloodydeath0 posted...

booboy posted...

bloodydeath0 posted...

i'd wanna get the 2.0T civic, and even like 2016 used goes for around 21k (i'd probably go touring)

The only 2.0T Civic I know of is the Type R, and that's $33k+ territory. If you mean the 1.5T, that makes more sense. Even the 10th gen Civic Si is a shitload of car for the money.

woops yeah i meant 1.5T. i think the 2.0 is naturally aspirated.

also i can't drive stick (nor do i want to) so manual is out of consideration lol

Sad.
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We got a 2015 Passat in 2016 for 13k, I love it. Had a little more miles on it for its year because it was a fleet vehicle prior but holy cow, I commute a TON every week and I get away with filling it up once a week (and that's not even necessarily hitting the 1/4 mark).
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CanuckCowboy posted...

DarkProto05 posted...

Brand new Honda Civic. Super reliable and stylish car. Get it.

That's about double his price range.

That cannot be. A new 2018 Civic is going for around $16,000 at multiple dealerships around here. It's the very basic model though.
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bloodydeath0 posted...

booboy posted...

bloodydeath0 posted...

i'd wanna get the 2.0T civic, and even like 2016 used goes for around 21k (i'd probably go touring)

The only 2.0T Civic I know of is the Type R, and that's $33k+ territory. If you mean the 1.5T, that makes more sense. Even the 10th gen Civic Si is a shitload of car for the money.

woops yeah i meant 1.5T. i think the 2.0 is naturally aspirated.

also i can't drive stick (nor do i want to) so manual is out of consideration lol

You're missing out on a lot of current cars that way. The GTI is probably the only sports car in the sub-$30k range that has an automatic that's not a piece of shit.
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DarkProto05 posted...

CanuckCowboy posted...

DarkProto05 posted...

Brand new Honda Civic. Super reliable and stylish car. Get it.

That's about double his price range.

That cannot be. A new 2018 Civic is going for around $16,000 at multiple dealerships around here. It's the very basic model though.

Oops.

I see things in Canadian dollars. Hahaha
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Hexenherz posted...

We got a 2015 Passat in 2016 for 13k, I love it. Had a little more miles on it for its year because it was a fleet vehicle prior but holy cow, I commute a TON every week and I get away with filling it up once a week (and that's not even necessarily hitting the 1/4 mark).

I mean if fuel economy and savings is yer thing I paid 500 for an 05 Sunfire with under 100k km 7 years ago and it takes 20 bucks a week in gas in Canada where fuel is expensive and I drive over 20k to work and back each day.

Why spend more than you have to if functionality is your only goal? Also I respect the goal of functionality.

Also it came with 2 sets of of brand new tires on rims and besides doing oil changes and front brakes I've spent exactly zero on it.
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fuel economy isn't TOO important to me, but i think it should at least be reasonable. you really only spend a few extra bucks at the pump a month for less fuel efficient cars.

and if being eco-friendly is your goal, just hold out for a fully electric car.
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"a few extra bucks" adds up.

Also the less time I have to spend at a gas station the better.
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You could get a recent model used Subaru Impreza. Not the most spry on horsepower (150 or 154, I forget which), but good MPG and AWD.
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Early to mid 90s Skyline

booboy posted...

You could get a recent model used Subaru Impreza. Not the most spry on horsepower (150 or 154, I forget which), but good MPG and AWD.

impreza has been recommended to me before. i like the brand. i just wish WRX didn't look like a ricer
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bloodydeath0 posted...

booboy posted...

You could get a recent model used Subaru Impreza. Not the most spry on horsepower (150 or 154, I forget which), but good MPG and AWD.

impreza has been recommended to me before. i like the brand. i just wish WRX didn't look like a ricer

'15 and up WRX are fairly stealthy-looking stock. But the regular Impreza is nowhere near ricer territory.
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