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| Help Looking for car, 4 door wagon / hatchback, $15000 or less, newer model year
looking for idea of more car models and make , I have a very strict criteria. but can change if majority think it is unreasonable
criteria
1. 100,000 kms or less
2. 2006 or newer
3. hatchback or wagon
4. 4 door
5. $15,000 or less
6. 4 cylinder or similar fuel consumption of 4 cyl
so far I have been looking at
mazda 5
matrix
Rav4 (out of price range)
CRV (out of price range)
Fit
Yaris
Rondo (out of price range)
looking for more idea
thank you
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06-15-2010, 02:48 PM
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Mazda 3 Sport? Hatchback, economical, good handling...
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06-15-2010, 02:54 PM
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fit and yaris, unsafe underpower piece of serious shit
get a mazda 3 the older one, the 5 looks butt ugly..but if thats what u need in terms of space, than i guess not much choice
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06-15-2010, 02:56 PM
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wrx wagon?
legacy wagon? (if you can find one that is)
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06-15-2010, 03:09 PM
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06-15-2010, 03:12 PM
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06-15-2010, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by roastpuff | those Kias are actually worth looking into. theyre pretty decent cars as long as you dont mind the badge and that theyre made in korea?
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06-15-2010, 03:22 PM
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Nissan Versa. It's not as sporty as the Fit but it is cheaper.
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06-15-2010, 04:35 PM
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are you looking to buy used privately or do you mind going through a decent used car dealer pay extra for tax?
i bought cars from a single used car dealer 3 times over the past few years. its located in burnaby. he is no BS, he'll take care of you for the longest time as long as you own the car. ill pm you for details.
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06-15-2010, 06:57 PM
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#10 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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How bout a Brand new ford fiesta? Those are pretty decent. Go find Rich at Cam Clark Ford I am more than sure he will be happy to help you out.
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06-15-2010, 07:59 PM
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exactly go for Versa.. Quote:
Originally Posted by AWDTurboLuvr Nissan Versa. It's not as sporty as the Fit but it is cheaper. | | |
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06-15-2010, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by some_punk How bout a Brand new ford fiesta? Those are pretty decent. Go find Rich at Cam Clark Ford I am more than sure he will be happy to help you out. | This.
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06-16-2010, 10:52 AM
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#13 | | My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
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thanks for the repo link .. will consider some of the models and make you post there
not a fan of nissan, I was looking into it and spend some time researching the other day, it just does not appeal to me anymore, I don't know why
ford fiesta definitely hot!!! I am excited that it finally goes on sale here... I wish their price point will be in the cheapest brand new car category  ... I am talking about this price point http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/ma...be_from_12865/
keep it coming guys..
but I think we exhaust our option already keep it coming anyway if you have an opinion
rondo is so expensive, I couldn't figure out why.. their 2007 still fetch $19,000 on craigslist. I am guessing they are on high demand low supply maybe?
thank you thank you
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06-16-2010, 11:23 AM
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#14 | | no
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what about a slightly used elantra touring? or even a bran new one they are quite affordable base model starts at 14k bran new. great cars too http://hyundaicanada.com/Pages/showr...lantra Touring | |
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06-16-2010, 11:31 AM
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#15 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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Any reason you are looking at a Mazda5 instead of a Mazda3? If you are looking at the Fiesta, then you can also look at the Mazda2 whenever that comes out.
I'll tell you why you don't like the Versa, it's because it's boring and doesn't really do much for the eye...but for point a-b transportation, with good reliability and excellent fuel economy, it's pretty hard to beat. I would get one instead of a Yaris.
I agree with downhiller's recommendation of the Elantra touring. Lots of warranty and they are pretty decent nowadays.
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06-16-2010, 11:34 AM
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#16 | | YOU CANT CUT BACK ON FUNDING! YOU WILL REGRET THIS
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OP Depending on what you plan to do with the car, I would advise AGAINST a Matrix. The engine (1.6 I4 from the Corolla) is simply not enough given the car's weight and "purpose". I've driven my girlfriend's Matrix (2008 XR) with 4 pieces of luggage in the back and 3 adults (including myself), and it had serious problems going uphill (the knight stretch northbound after the bridge to be exact) and onto highways - it is also quite noisy.
On the other side, if you are looking for a very "light on gas" car just to go to work with, the Matrix would be a good choice, whereas if you are planning to haul cargo or carry passengers all the time, there are plenty of other choices which will smoke the matrix.
just my 2c
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06-16-2010, 11:51 AM
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#17 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Subies, MazdaSPEED, audi's, VW's, volvo wagons.
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06-16-2010, 12:53 PM
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I say Fiesta as well.
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06-16-2010, 02:10 PM
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FIT!!!!!
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06-17-2010, 03:25 AM
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#20 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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Versa?
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06-18-2010, 05:50 AM
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#22 | | My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
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the car is for family use with 4 person and up
no I don't have to carry a lot of stuff - typical stuff for typical family of 4
and I am looking for reliability, fuel economy, good resale value
thank you
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06-18-2010, 11:45 AM
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My sister bought an Elantra Touring last year. She absolutely loves it. I drove it once, a little underpowered on a low end, but it is really roomy and has lots of cargo space if that is what you are looking for.
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06-18-2010, 01:33 PM
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The OP might want to prioritize and define his needs. eg your driving route (hilly etc), your driving style, how picky are you with fit and finish etc. Not to mention how long you want to keep it (especially for CVT based cars like Versa, the transmissions are very expensive).
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06-18-2010, 02:11 PM
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Subie wagon was the first thing to come to mind when I read the title
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