Cheap, Decently fast, and reliable

Panacea · 05-09-2004, 01:38 PM

Okay, I'm in the market for a new car. I'm looking to spedn $19,000 or under. What would be my options?

I am looking for a manual transmission also, preferably all wheel disc brakes.

05-09-2004, 01:46 PM

wrx,srt-4,mustang gt,mazda 6 just a few ideas

Mike3800 · 05-09-2004, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panacea

Okay, I'm in the market for a new car. I'm looking to spedn $19,000 or under. What would be my options?

I am looking for a manual transmission also, preferably all wheel disc brakes.

Brand new?

What do you want besides a manual and 4 wheel disk brakes... what kind of performance?

Panacea · 05-09-2004, 02:04 PM

Something comparable to the GT's speed.

I am not ruling out used. I'm thinking realistically too. Basically, I want something that's going to get good gas mileage, preferably fully loaded, and reliable. For reliablility reasons, I'd probably get foreign. It sucks cause a fully loaded civic is around $19k. I'd love to have an accord or an acura, but they're too far out of my price range

Lilred96gagt · 05-09-2004, 03:13 PM

what about a 98 HOnda Accord Coupe w/ a five speed. They are pretty quick, good on gas and cheap as hell to modify.

AMRAAM4 · 05-09-2004, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lilred96gagt

what about a 98 HOnda Accord Coupe w/ a five speed. They are pretty quick, good on gas and cheap as hell to modify.

why would he want to go from a 99GAGT to a 98 Accord? Accord will have a higher price, but still, the car is 6 years old.

SRT-4 is your answer, I wouldn't even think about another car because that is what suits your desires and you can buy new.

VTECSiGAH8R · 05-09-2004, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

why would he want to go from a 99GAGT to a 98 Accord? Accord will have a higher price, but still, the car is 6 years old.

SRT-4 is your answer, I wouldn't even think about another car because that is what suits your desires and you can buy new.

Indeed.

Mike3800 · 05-09-2004, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lilred96gagt

what about a 98 HOnda Accord Coupe w/ a five speed. They are pretty quick, good on gas and cheap as hell to modify.

Good call.

Panacea,
SRT4 is fast and all but reliable?

I guess it all depends on what you consider "reliable."

Prelude is another very good one.

Previous gen Nissan Altima, the most underrated car in the known universe. Reliable, good mileage, more torque than HP and still has a 4cyl, impressive handling on the SE model. 5-speed is a damn good match for a GAGT.

Don't make the mistake of buying new just to buy new, buy what makes sense to you, and your finances. Sounds like that's what your doing.

AznGA · 05-09-2004, 05:50 PM

How about 01ish Toyota Celica GT-S 6-speed?

Panacea · 05-09-2004, 05:59 PM

Price of a new SRT-4 is almost $21k I thought they were $18k grr.

VTECSiGAH8R · 05-09-2004, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Panacea

Price of a new SRT-4 is almost $21k I thought they were $18k grr.

Any leftovers from 2003 if you're lucky enough to find any, will be under $20,000.

AMRAAM4 · 05-09-2004, 06:51 PM

SRT-4's can be had at sticker or below now. Besides, 19k and 20.5k is what, $30 a month?

hotgt · 05-09-2004, 07:22 PM

no body mentioned a Maxima??

VQ35 engine, you could find a 6-speed and dust every car (well maybe) in any of the cars mentioned

it might be difficult to find a 6-speed Max, but i've heard they are worth the research

you could find an '02 or '03 for $19k, maybe even cheaper (the '02's)

some numbers
250hp 245 ft/lbs
6-speed, or 5-speed auto

that'd be my choice...plus, their aftermarket for the 5.5 gen's is growing...the new Altima's share the same engine's so engine mod's are being developed as we speak

one downside...if you live on the east coast, there is an HID headlight theft scare, you can get this system called "DataDots" or something, and it's a police tracking system for your headlamps

other than a Max...i'd go SRT

Panacea · 05-09-2004, 07:27 PM

$30 a month for what?

I went to the dealer's tonight.

'04 Tiburon VR6 - $19,xxx

'04 SRT-4 $21,6xx

They had some Mazda 3's and Mazda 6's for about $21-24k

Had a '96 Prelude SI for $6,xxx w/129,000 bwhahaha

Uhmm, I'm almost thinking that I should just buy a 01 or 02 of some sort for under $10k just to save money. I don't know if I want to be in debt for another 3-5 years (my car will be paid off this august). So, if I sell my car outright and get let's say $8,000 for it, I can buy somethin for like $6-10 and hopefully be satisfied for a few years and save lots of money. I don't know what to do right now. bah

AMRAAM4 · 05-09-2004, 07:49 PM

I meant $30 differnece a month between getting a $19k car and a $20.5k car

Panacea · 05-09-2004, 07:52 PM

Ahh, gotcha.

AznGA · 05-09-2004, 08:33 PM

Tiburon VR6? I thought they only had base and GT?

Panacea · 05-09-2004, 08:42 PM

You're right, the tag must have said GT V6, my bad.

AznGA · 05-09-2004, 08:47 PM

You really don't like Celica? Last time I checked carmax.com, they had 01 GTS manual with about 36k miles for around $16k. You must also know that Carmax used cars are over priced. My friend had this car and he said with just intake and exhaust, his stock 6-speed car ran 14.5 consistently.

Panacea · 05-09-2004, 08:50 PM

I like the celica's (not a huge fan of the rear end unfortunately), but I didn't see any for sale. I'll have to hit up my toyota dealer and see what they have. Not sure if they have any used or not. How's the reliability on those?

05-09-2004, 01:38 PM	#1
Panacea Mmmm Donuts. AKA: Macleod52 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rock Island, IL Age: 40 Posts: 3,160 Vehicle: '09 Malibu LTZ	Cheap, Decently fast, and reliable Okay, I'm in the market for a new car. I'm looking to spedn $19,000 or under. What would be my options? I am looking for a manual transmission also, preferably all wheel disc brakes.

05-09-2004, 03:13 PM	#5
Lilred96gagt Real, Yes. Hands off AKA: Jeannine Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Iowa via Maine Age: 42 Posts: 517 Vehicle: 1996 Grand Am GT	what about a 98 HOnda Accord Coupe w/ a five speed. They are pretty quick, good on gas and cheap as hell to modify. __________________ BLOWING YOUR ENGINE SUCKS!! BLOWING UP YOUR CV JOINT ON YOUR DRIVE TIRE TWO DAYS LATER SUCKS EVEN MORE!!!! HAVING TO PARK YOUR CAR BECAUSE YOU CAN'T AFOORD TO FIX IT SUCKS MORE THAN THAT AND THEN FINDING OUT THE GARAGE INSTALLED THE THROTTLE BODY AND NITROUS LINES UPWRONG SUCKS THE BIGGEST BALLS OF THEM ALL!!!

05-09-2004, 06:51 PM	#12
AMRAAM4 Wiley 'Ol Veteran AKA: Bob (aka Hoss) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Azerbaijan Age: 45 Posts: 6,935 Vehicle: See My Signature Block	SRT-4's can be had at sticker or below now. Besides, 19k and 20.5k is what, $30 a month? __________________ 2016 GoMango Challenger SRT Hellcat 2014 Redline Pearl Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2018 Bruiser Grey Dodge Durango SRT TRADED-2004 Black Grand Am GT,2004 Impulse Blue GTO M6, 2012 Mineral Gray Jeep SRT8, 2010 Bright Silver Jeep SRT8 LEASE TURN-IN-2006 Summit White TrailBlazer SS AWD (Vector CAI & tune) SOLD-2000 Silvermist Grand Am GT Supercharged,1994 Daytona Blue Single Turbo RX7 (427whp/330wtq), 2006 Spice Red GTO A4, 2013 Grabber Blue Shelby GT500

05-09-2004, 07:22 PM	#13
hotgt Someone loan me $15! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Age: 37 Posts: 840 Vehicle: 2006 Silver G6	no body mentioned a Maxima?? VQ35 engine, you could find a 6-speed and dust every car (well maybe) in any of the cars mentioned it might be difficult to find a 6-speed Max, but i've heard they are worth the research you could find an '02 or '03 for $19k, maybe even cheaper (the '02's) some numbers 250hp 245 ft/lbs 6-speed, or 5-speed auto that'd be my choice...plus, their aftermarket for the 5.5 gen's is growing...the new Altima's share the same engine's so engine mod's are being developed as we speak one downside...if you live on the east coast, there is an HID headlight theft scare, you can get this system called "DataDots" or something, and it's a police tracking system for your headlamps other than a Max...i'd go SRT Attached Thumbnails Last edited by hotgt; 05-09-2004 at 07:41 PM.

05-09-2004, 07:49 PM	#15
AMRAAM4 Wiley 'Ol Veteran AKA: Bob (aka Hoss) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Azerbaijan Age: 45 Posts: 6,935 Vehicle: See My Signature Block	I meant $30 differnece a month between getting a $19k car and a $20.5k car __________________ 2016 GoMango Challenger SRT Hellcat 2014 Redline Pearl Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2018 Bruiser Grey Dodge Durango SRT TRADED-2004 Black Grand Am GT,2004 Impulse Blue GTO M6, 2012 Mineral Gray Jeep SRT8, 2010 Bright Silver Jeep SRT8 LEASE TURN-IN-2006 Summit White TrailBlazer SS AWD (Vector CAI & tune) SOLD-2000 Silvermist Grand Am GT Supercharged,1994 Daytona Blue Single Turbo RX7 (427whp/330wtq), 2006 Spice Red GTO A4, 2013 Grabber Blue Shelby GT500

05-09-2004, 01:46 PM	#2
00GT Guest Posts: n/a	wrx,srt-4,mustang gt,mazda 6 just a few ideas

05-09-2004, 02:04 PM	#4
Panacea Mmmm Donuts. AKA: Macleod52 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rock Island, IL Age: 40 Posts: 3,160 Vehicle: '09 Malibu LTZ	Something comparable to the GT's speed. I am not ruling out used. I'm thinking realistically too. Basically, I want something that's going to get good gas mileage, preferably fully loaded, and reliable. For reliablility reasons, I'd probably get foreign. It sucks cause a fully loaded civic is around $19k. I'd love to have an accord or an acura, but they're too far out of my price range

05-09-2004, 05:50 PM	#9
AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,440 Vehicle: GAGT	How about 01ish Toyota Celica GT-S 6-speed?

05-09-2004, 05:59 PM	#10
Panacea Mmmm Donuts. AKA: Macleod52 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rock Island, IL Age: 40 Posts: 3,160 Vehicle: '09 Malibu LTZ	Price of a new SRT-4 is almost $21k I thought they were $18k grr.

05-09-2004, 07:27 PM	#14
Panacea Mmmm Donuts. AKA: Macleod52 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rock Island, IL Age: 40 Posts: 3,160 Vehicle: '09 Malibu LTZ	$30 a month for what? I went to the dealer's tonight. '04 Tiburon VR6 - $19,xxx '04 SRT-4 $21,6xx They had some Mazda 3's and Mazda 6's for about $21-24k Had a '96 Prelude SI for $6,xxx w/129,000 bwhahaha Uhmm, I'm almost thinking that I should just buy a 01 or 02 of some sort for under $10k just to save money. I don't know if I want to be in debt for another 3-5 years (my car will be paid off this august). So, if I sell my car outright and get let's say $8,000 for it, I can buy somethin for like $6-10 and hopefully be satisfied for a few years and save lots of money. I don't know what to do right now. bah

05-09-2004, 07:52 PM	#16
Panacea Mmmm Donuts. AKA: Macleod52 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rock Island, IL Age: 40 Posts: 3,160 Vehicle: '09 Malibu LTZ	Ahh, gotcha.

05-09-2004, 08:33 PM	#17
AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,440 Vehicle: GAGT	Tiburon VR6? I thought they only had base and GT?

05-09-2004, 08:42 PM	#18
Panacea Mmmm Donuts. AKA: Macleod52 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rock Island, IL Age: 40 Posts: 3,160 Vehicle: '09 Malibu LTZ	You're right, the tag must have said GT V6, my bad.

05-09-2004, 08:47 PM	#19
AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,440 Vehicle: GAGT	You really don't like Celica? Last time I checked carmax.com, they had 01 GTS manual with about 36k miles for around $16k. You must also know that Carmax used cars are over priced. My friend had this car and he said with just intake and exhaust, his stock 6-speed car ran 14.5 consistently.

05-09-2004, 08:50 PM	#20
Panacea Mmmm Donuts. AKA: Macleod52 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rock Island, IL Age: 40 Posts: 3,160 Vehicle: '09 Malibu LTZ	I like the celica's (not a huge fan of the rear end unfortunately), but I didn't see any for sale. I'll have to hit up my toyota dealer and see what they have. Not sure if they have any used or not. How's the reliability on those?

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