Best NEW car for the 14.5K range?

Diversion · 07-16-2006, 11:45 PM

I'm looking for the best car for the upwards of 14,500 range. Would not like to go past that.. Looking for good gas mileage, but a car that also looks stylish for that money. Automatic preferred.. As this will be my new daily driver.

I've been having my eye on the Scion xB, fully loaded for the low 14ks... Since they come in 1 single trim, the factory body kit looks nice. I only think the tiny wheels look goofy on the car.

Am I missing any shiners out there?

Jay

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Hazdaz · 07-16-2006, 11:46 PM

/thread

Diversion · 07-16-2006, 11:51 PM

Lol.. I was looking at the Fit.. kind of ugly in stock form. But has potential to look good with a few minor mods (Drop and wheels).

StuBeck · 07-16-2006, 11:56 PM

Civic/Corolla.

StopSweatinMe · 07-16-2006, 11:56 PM

Toyota Yaris
Honda Fit
Scion XB

StopSweatinMe · 07-16-2006, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuBeck

Civic/Corolla.

Not anymore. Somehow they are damn near 20k now

Diversion · 07-16-2006, 11:58 PM

The lowest of low model Corollas can probably be talked down to the 14s.. but it looks like crap, non-painted trim for the lose.

Jay

StuBeck · 07-16-2006, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StopSweatinMe

Not anymore. Somehow they are damn near 20k now

Not for the base Civic or the base Corolla S, its the options which make it stupid

Diversion · 07-17-2006, 12:09 AM

Oooh a Yaris is cheap and great gas mileage.. Looks aren't too horrible either.

StopSweatinMe · 07-17-2006, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuBeck

Not for the base Civic or the base Corolla S, its the options which make it stupid

hang on...

StopSweatinMe · 07-17-2006, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StopSweatinMe

hang on...

Youre pretty much right, although youre wrong if were quoting numbers IRS style.

Civic $14,760.00 + 550.00 dest. fee=

$15,310

Corolla CE $14,105 + $580 dest. fee=

$14,695

Now i am admittedly shocked theyre still that cheap, but can you actually find a stripper on a dealer lot?

Dolphin Overton · 07-17-2006, 12:38 AM

focus, or if you can get a deal on a VW rabbit, it would be nice too.

kgb4187 · 07-17-2006, 12:43 AM

The Corolla CE doesnt have any power options. The dealer I went to had more CEs than S's (?). Also I was leaning towards the xB but then I test drove one. Its hard to describe, but have you driven one? You really are in a box. Its comfortable, just tons of space all around you. I couldnt touch the top of the windshield when I reached out. It drove alrite, just enough power. I fell in love with the Fit and found the one I wanted 2 days later. Just drive everything and see what you like.

Diversion · 07-17-2006, 01:28 AM

There's going to be the most aftermarket for the Fit i'm sure.. but there's quite a bit for the Scions.. I think i'll be most happy with something I know I can mod (just a lil!).. Whichever I get, i'm going to atleast lower it and put wheels on it.

wyn525i · 07-17-2006, 01:33 AM

Have you looked into a Veyron?

Captain TinklePee · 07-17-2006, 01:39 AM

rabbit

Diversion · 07-17-2006, 01:45 AM

Rabbit is too borderline expensive.. it's nice and all, though. Too big of an engine for what I want a daily driver for.. Need better gas mileage. I'll just go test driving. Blah.

iownaspec · 07-17-2006, 01:48 AM

the sentra? the 1.8s can be had cheaply

07-16-2006, 11:45 PM	#1
Diversion Scooby Specialist Member#: 18651 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Jacksonville, Florida Vehicle: 2013 Civic Si Sedan PMM	Best NEW car for the 14.5K range? I'm looking for the best car for the upwards of 14,500 range. Would not like to go past that.. Looking for good gas mileage, but a car that also looks stylish for that money. Automatic preferred.. As this will be my new daily driver. I've been having my eye on the Scion xB, fully loaded for the low 14ks... Since they come in 1 single trim, the factory body kit looks nice. I only think the tiny wheels look goofy on the car. Am I missing any shiners out there? Jay * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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07-16-2006, 11:46 PM	#2
Hazdaz Scooby Guru Member#: 14611 Join Date: Jan 2002	/thread

07-16-2006, 11:51 PM	#3
Diversion Scooby Specialist Member#: 18651 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Jacksonville, Florida Vehicle: 2013 Civic Si Sedan PMM	Lol.. I was looking at the Fit.. kind of ugly in stock form. But has potential to look good with a few minor mods (Drop and wheels).

07-16-2006, 11:56 PM	#4
StuBeck Scooby Guru Member#: 19546 Join Date: Jun 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Rochester, NY Vehicle: 2009 Honda Fit	Civic/Corolla.

07-16-2006, 11:56 PM	#5
StopSweatinMe Scooby Newbie Member#: 78421 Join Date: Dec 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Philly PA Vehicle: 2013 Toyota Avalon Nautical Blue	Toyota Yaris Honda Fit Scion XB

07-16-2006, 11:58 PM	#7
Diversion Scooby Specialist Member#: 18651 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Jacksonville, Florida Vehicle: 2013 Civic Si Sedan PMM	The lowest of low model Corollas can probably be talked down to the 14s.. but it looks like crap, non-painted trim for the lose. Jay

07-17-2006, 12:09 AM	#9
Diversion Scooby Specialist Member#: 18651 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Jacksonville, Florida Vehicle: 2013 Civic Si Sedan PMM	Oooh a Yaris is cheap and great gas mileage.. Looks aren't too horrible either.

07-17-2006, 12:38 AM	#12
Dolphin Overton Scooby Specialist Member#: 1925 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: denver Vehicle: 01 A4 89 944s2 13 Speed 3R 99 Sprint	focus, or if you can get a deal on a VW rabbit, it would be nice too.

07-17-2006, 12:43 AM	#13
kgb4187 Scooby Newbie Member#: 35824 Join Date: Apr 2003 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: FREE GRAP	The Corolla CE doesnt have any power options. The dealer I went to had more CEs than S's (?). Also I was leaning towards the xB but then I test drove one. Its hard to describe, but have you driven one? You really are in a box. Its comfortable, just tons of space all around you. I couldnt touch the top of the windshield when I reached out. It drove alrite, just enough power. I fell in love with the Fit and found the one I wanted 2 days later. Just drive everything and see what you like.

07-17-2006, 01:28 AM	#14
Diversion Scooby Specialist Member#: 18651 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Jacksonville, Florida Vehicle: 2013 Civic Si Sedan PMM	There's going to be the most aftermarket for the Fit i'm sure.. but there's quite a bit for the Scions.. I think i'll be most happy with something I know I can mod (just a lil!).. Whichever I get, i'm going to atleast lower it and put wheels on it.

07-17-2006, 01:33 AM	#15
wyn525i Scooby Newbie Member#: 27986 Join Date: Oct 2002	Have you looked into a Veyron?

07-17-2006, 01:39 AM	#16
Captain TinklePee FartBoobies Member#: 99138 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mayor of OT	rabbit

07-17-2006, 01:45 AM	#17
Diversion Scooby Specialist Member#: 18651 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Jacksonville, Florida Vehicle: 2013 Civic Si Sedan PMM	Rabbit is too borderline expensive.. it's nice and all, though. Too big of an engine for what I want a daily driver for.. Need better gas mileage. I'll just go test driving. Blah.

07-17-2006, 01:48 AM	#18
iownaspec Scooby Specialist Member#: 34154 Join Date: Mar 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: DIRTY SOUF Vehicle: 2005 1/2 jew crew	the sentra? the 1.8s can be had cheaply