New car for me?

[mason_RsX]

Hey gang, its been a while since I have had this opportunity so I am gonna start early and take my time

I am finally getting another car...with my tuition & finances looking good I should be able to buy one and keep for a while...I will probably be purchasing in Feb-March

Spcs looking for

2 door, manual tranny, reliable, fuel effecient, quick, still holds decent space, fun-to-drive, looks good, and $15,000 Cdn (so like what? 13,000 USD?)

now I know what your thinking... RSX-Type S but its still a little pricey for low KM's and as much as I loved that car I really don't wanna buy the exact same car

So here's what immediately came to mind

Mazda Mx-6
Acura Integra GS-R
Chevrolet Cavalier Z24
VW Jetta 1.8T
Subaru RS

But...No Neons and no Focus

so what do you guys think? any suggestions? anything I missed

[Andydg]

From that list I would go with the 'teg and that's actually one I'm considering picking up since I'm in the same boat as you right now. The VW is one that it tempting me because of the potential, but I've heard mixing things about the reliability of them.

[TheStang00]

could you find a mazdaspeed 6 for around that price? i love those

[Chiquae07]

dont the 2000 civic type-r hatches run for about that much? i kno that has space and fun to drive, also well im not so sure on space, but you could get like a '02 and under celica gts. um a sentra spec-v, just make sure its not a 2002 and you should be fine about not gettin a lemon, eclipse v-6(2000+), other than that i cant think of any others right now. ill recaps what i'm thinking

2000+ Civic Type-R
2000+ Celica GT-S
Sentra Spec-V (just not a 2002)
2000+ eclipse

[2000LS1Z28]

What happened to your RSX????

In any event, a GS-R integra always comes to mind to me (I loved owning the one I had for the month and a half I had it before the lady totalled it).

[DinanM3_S2]

Originally Posted by TheStang00

could you find a mazdaspeed 6 for around that price? i love those

The MS6 costs alot more then $13,000 US... more like $28,000.

Why get a Jetta over a GTI? Same engine, but lighter and sportier. The 1.8t is a great engine because for about $500, you could see gains of 30-40hp via ecu chip.

[-Jayson-]

id say cavalier Z24 and do what i did! Plus tunning software is coming out the jbodys soon, which means cavaliers are gonna start getting alot quicker.

[Andydg]

Originally Posted by DinanM3_S2

Why get a Jetta over a GTI? Same engine, but lighter and sportier. The 1.8t is a great engine because for about $500, you could see gains of 30-40hp via ecu chip.

How reliable are they though? Consumer Reports seems to really hate them, they give like the worst reliability rating for the 1.8T Jetta for Ignition, fuel system, electrical, and power equiptment. For the Golf (which I think is the GTI right?) they don't say if it's the 1.8T but it's a 4 banger is just as bad if not worse.

[GForce957]

u can prob find a mustang gt or f body for that price, if you like that kinda car

[CassiesMan]

Go witht eh MX6 and be different. I'm sure you can get one for cheap...and hes not talking about a MAzdaspeed 6...hes talking about an MX-6, like thus...

[TheStang00]

Originally Posted by CassiesMan

and hes not talking about a MAzdaspeed 6

yeah i was aware of that, but i like the mazdaspeed6... so i mentioned it

[Gohan Ryu]

2nd gen Eclipse GS-T, or a GS-X if you can find one.

[SiGNAL748]

I vote RS.

[-The Stig-]

Originally Posted by -Jayson-

id say cavalier Z24 and do what i did! Plus tunning software is coming out the jbodys soon, which means cavaliers are gonna start getting alot quicker.

Sorry... erm.. Yes.. new car.

[Chiquae07]

lol red neck...my cuzin had one and it was pretty quick.. but he had an earlier version z24 with the 2.4L DOHC..idk what it was called, but t had me in it when he just had intake and catback and ran 15.7. They have plenty TQ for right off the line, i think all you will need is headers, cams and a ecu, and you could be seenin 14's in that car, all motor, cheap insurance, and very reliable. MX-6s are pretty fun and quick, but hard to find them in good condition unless you want to do a whole engine rebuild with tranny.(well, thats how it is up here anyways.)