Whatchu think?

Can buy new 4 door automatic for 11 grand. We're not looking for anything special, just a point A to B car that will last at least 6 years.

6/18/2008 7:32:54 PM

get a 5 speed instead of the auto

if you know how to drive it, it is one less thing to break

6/18/2008 7:46:57 PM

better gas mileage too.

6/18/2008 9:04:36 PM

get a ford focus instead, about 2500 bucks more.

6/18/2008 9:28:46 PM

I am quite fond of Korean compacts and subcompacts as far as looks go, if compared with their Japanese counterparts. If you have a bit more, I would say go for the Elantra. Also, have you looked at the Kia Rio?

But either way, get the manual transmission.

6/18/2008 9:54:57 PM

ever kia made looks like absolute shit after 5 years. go take a survey around your local walmart.

6/18/2008 10:54:26 PM

id never buy kia, but you cant deny the fact their quality is significantly better than it was 5-6 years ago.

6/18/2008 11:39:19 PM

The closest I would ever come to a korean car is the Hyundai... Personally, I like the sonata if you want more "luxury" than the "sportier" mazda 6. However, Kia's are like Daewoos, imo.. Why would you want to get one?

6/19/2008 8:55:17 AM

I rented a 2008 Hyundai Elantra about a month ago on a business trip.

Nice little car. Didnt have much power, but the interior was really nice and there was lots of room inside.

I wouldnt hesitate to get one.

6/19/2008 9:01:18 AM

do they still do the 10/100k warranty?

6/19/2008 9:51:11 AM

Is there anything else I should also be considering? This is the most affordable that I've found, thats for sure.

6/19/2008 9:51:18 AM

^^ Yes, they do.

Korean subcompacts:

Hyundai Accent
Kia Rio

Korean compacts:

Hyundai Elantra
Kia Spectra

Japanese subcompacts:

Toyota Yaris
Nissan Versa
Honda Fit

Japanese compacts (too expensive)

Toyota Corolla
Nissan Sentra
Honda Civic
Mazda 3
Mitsubishi Lancer
Suzuki SX4

6/19/2008 12:11:52 PM

BUY

6/19/2008 12:15:46 PM

Quote :

"Is there anything else I should also be considering?"

Yes...a used car.

6/19/2008 12:30:30 PM

A mazda 3 perhaps? Hell, buy one that's slightly used ( prior year model). A completely loaded '05 Mazda 3 is goin for $14,000. I'm sure you can find one with low miles for cheap.

6/19/2008 12:47:27 PM

Maybe see if you can find a low mileage used Honda Fit? They get great mileage and I heard they're a ball to drive.

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