Car Shopping

[QUOTE=Kitdy;1022171][B]Subies are gonna be more fun but be ready with that $$$. [/B] And in NYC I assume you don't drive too much?

I like the Accord. Boring, gets the work done. Civic is fine, but ugly. Fit is similar; but very usable. Sowing engine motor.

EDIT: This has been kitdy's capsule car reviews.[/QUOTE]

I read this as follows:
[QUOTE=Kitdy;1022171]Sables are gonna be more fun but be ready with that $$$.[/QUOTE]

My man out here acting like a Mercury chauvinist.


I like the Fit: it has the proportions of a computer mouse or some other small rodent and I hear it's good fun to drive. Its price, space, and thrift with fuel only sweeten the deal.

[QUOTE=Ferrer;1022204]Budget?

GT86?[/QUOTE]

Maybe $30k to $35? I'm aiming as low as possible- economy is bad, I'm starting a new job, I don't care for too many luxury features. If anything, I just need Android Auto, cloth seats, and a stick shift.

GT86 was a consideration, but I do need to carry stuff/passengers occasionally, so a sedan at a minimum unfortunately.

Buddy has a new Civic. An impressive car I feel. A shame it's a bit ugly.

I think Honda appeals to me intrinsically.

[QUOTE=f6fhellcat13;1022209]My man out here acting like a Mercury chauvinist.[/QUOTE]
A Marauder may be interesting...
[QUOTE=f6fhellcat13;1022209]I like the Fit: [B]it has the proportions of a computer mouse or some other small rodent[/B] and I hear it's good fun to drive. Its price, space, and thrift with fuel only sweeten the deal.[/QUOTE]
Since when is that a good thing?
[QUOTE=NSXType-R;1022214]Maybe $30k to $35? I'm aiming as low as possible- economy is bad, I'm starting a new job, I don't care for too many luxury features. If anything, I just need Android Auto, cloth seats, and a stick shift.

GT86 was a consideration, but I do need to carry stuff/passengers occasionally, so a sedan at a minimum unfortunately.[/QUOTE]
320i?

Failing that, whatever the latest semi-lux Japanese saloon car is called. Lexiniti QIS45h, something or other.

[QUOTE=Ferrer;1022218]Since when is that a good thing?[/QUOTE]

Mice, electronic or otherwise, are pretty well-optimized creatures with good proportions (the dilettante in me wants to say [I]golden[/I] proportions, though that is obviously nonsense) and charming features, except for their tails. Honda Fits do not have tails; this is good.

I think it suits the nature of the car well; not everything has to be lithe and graceful like a Jaguar or confused and inbred like a Jeep Cherokee. It suits the [I]kawaii[/I]ness that the Japanese are so fond of and conveys the robustness and practicality

I understand the benefits you describe of mice-related shapes. Nevertheless I'm firmly in the [I]leaping animals[/I] camp, or at least I was until their cars started looking like nondescript designs from massive faceless corporations.

On the other hand, I like 90's German designs which may be considered a bit featureless by some so perhaps I'm contradicting myself and my opinion is worthless.

[QUOTE=NSXType-R;1022214]Maybe $30k to $35? I'm aiming as low as possible- economy is bad, I'm starting a new job, I don't care for too many luxury features. If anything, I just need Android Auto, cloth seats, and a stick shift.

GT86 was a consideration, but I do need to carry stuff/passengers occasionally, so a sedan at a minimum unfortunately.[/QUOTE]

You are first saying : Honda Fit of Civic
And then you say 30 to 35K
The question is: Are you okay with spending 30 or 35K ? Or more like 16 to 22K (Hond Fit money)

If you ask me personally, buying new before you've got a stable income is stupid (don't take this as an offense)

I would buy a nice second hand for 10K max, not too old, not too expensive too insure.
And it won't depreciate that much anymore, :)


But don't look at my car, its getting too old and getting more expensive every year. But I'm a sucker for old Volvo's.

[QUOTE=Duell;1022410]You are first saying : Honda Fit of Civic
And then you say 30 to 35K
The question is: Are you okay with spending 30 or 35K ? Or more like 16 to 22K (Hond Fit money)

If you ask me personally, buying new before you've got a stable income is stupid (don't take this as an offense)

I would buy a nice second hand for 10K max, not too old, not too expensive too insure.
And it won't depreciate that much anymore, :)


But don't look at my car, its getting too old and getting more expensive every year. But I'm a sucker for old Volvo's.[/QUOTE]

No offense taken! I'm just looking at my options. I don't drive that much, and we still have 2 working (but very old) cars that are paid off. So like you said, no need to add more costs.

So we're sticking with the Forester and TL for now.

Make sure that you will purchase it from a reputable dealer. I've been reading a lot of scam complaints lately.