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PaulineSinclair · 03-10-2019, 10:36 PM

I'll be buying my first car this summer! I can't decide on which car to choose. I've been researching for months and I seem to change my mind multiple times a day. I've been looking at cars with a 20k sticker price or lower. What is the best performing car in this price range? I've been looking at mainly the 2014 models for the Mazda 3, Ford Focus sedan, Lancer and Subaru Impreza, all in the lowest trim models. It seems like neither the Lancer or Mazda come with a/c at that trim, which is unfortunate. I would like to test drive all of these vehicles, but that won't happen likely, until the summer actually arrives. I also want to get a manual. I heard that the Impreza has a "bad" manual gearbox. What would you guys recommend? I'll be going to university next fall. I'm sure I'll have to get used to driving an economy car, as I've been driving my parents' cars for the last two and a half years. My mom drives a 2007 Range Rover Sport Supercharged and my Stepdad drives a 2007 Chrysler 300 Limited, both automatic. I don't have a lot of experience when it comes to driving a wide variety of cars, but I love driving those two.

**Phlip** · 03-17-2019, 08:38 AM

26 years old buying first car...
"going to 'university'"
ANY 2014+ car not coming with A/C standard

... I don't even know why I actually approved this thread.

cured13 · 03-18-2019, 01:16 PM

Get one of these and let us know the roads you will be driving on please.

deolio · 03-18-2019, 04:02 PM

buy an s13 duh

silviamang · 03-18-2019, 05:23 PM

What in the fuck.....

*DALAZ_68* · 03-19-2019, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phlip

26 years old buying first car...
"going to 'university'"
ANY 2014+ car not coming with A/C standard

... I don't even know why I actually approved this thread.

What the hell man...?

*afishysilvia* · 03-20-2019, 12:17 AM

Zilvia is turning into fuckery

*DALAZ_68* · 03-20-2019, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by afishysilvia

Zilvia is turning into fuckery

turning? you sound like you still have hope...

240boi115 · 03-23-2019, 05:45 AM

you go to this forum to post this? all the power in the world to search on Google for all of these answers by people WHO ACTUALLY REVIEW CARS. come on man really??

oLemurs · 03-24-2019, 08:40 PM

dudes ate up

Farzam · 03-24-2019, 08:52 PM

1. Probably a troll

2. This isn't fucking reddit gtfo

PaulineSinclair · 03-24-2019, 08:57 PM

I used to quit school to recover from injuries after falling off my motorcycle. So it is not strange that I am old and still go to school

Farzam · 03-24-2019, 09:03 PM

$20,000 can buy you like... 10-20 stock KA-powered 240sx's depending on how you shop. So buy 10-20 240sx's. If one breaks, you have others! It's a bulletproof way to commute, obviously a gang of cars will be more reliable than just one.

nick_d_240sx · 03-25-2019, 07:59 AM

Have you tried this website?

s14gmo · 03-25-2019, 05:23 PM

Going to buy my first car let me ask the internet how i should spend my money lmao lock this up

sr20drift · 03-26-2019, 10:17 PM

bro buy an s13 with an sr20det in it with no ac. ac is for mortals

*brndck* · 04-15-2019, 04:36 PM

I highly recommend this
https://www.kbb.com/toyota/camry/1993/

d9m13n · 04-15-2019, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brndck

I highly recommend this
https://www.kbb.com/toyota/camry/1993/

No dont, they had a huge recall

jedi03 · 04-18-2019, 12:44 PM

rofl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*DALAZ_68* · 04-26-2019, 11:13 AM

buying my 5th car. still done know what to get. halp!

kanyedian · 05-01-2019, 03:38 PM

Mazda3s look good. My mate had a low trim level manual from like 2015 or so. What about something like a Civic Si? It's a manual and can still have four doors and is still fun to drive.

I'd peep Craigslist for a while and see if there is an older can that catches your eye. I think it's more cost effective to get a used car that you really like.

Otto347 · 05-04-2019, 04:57 PM

Man what has happened to zilvia?

kanyedian · 05-05-2019, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otto347

Man what has happened to zilvia?

Some just have no interest in being helpful.. Sad cuz it takes the same amount of effort to offer thoughtful suggestions as it does to complain about the post. Eh

S14rebuild · 01-31-2020, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mymanga003

Everyone has their own favourite car. If you want to buy a car which costs you more than your budget than you can take a car loan also. Car loans help you buy the car of your dreams. The car has become a necessity these days. Everyone dream of purchasing (time4buying) a luxury car but sometimes our financial condition doesn’t allow us to buy it. But many financial companies have solved this problem. So, the best way is to take a car loan and buy the car from your dreams.

Thanks 2020 guidance counselor.... yea go directly into debt...awsome thinking!

collegekid · 02-01-2020, 06:53 AM

D*cks out for Harambe.

harryofthejesss2 · 02-04-2020, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mymanga003

Everyone has their own favourite car. If you want to buy a car which costs you more than your budget than you can take a car loan also. Car loans help you buy the car of your dreams. The car has become a necessity these days. Everyone dream of purchasing (expertplantman) a luxury car but sometimes our financial condition doesn’t allow us to buy it. But many financial companies have solved this problem. So, the best way is to take a car loan and buy the car from your dreams.

Yeah, but youd probably end up in debt and that is NEVER a good thing fam.

03-10-2019, 10:36 PM	#1
PaulineSinclair Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: new york Age: 29 Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Buying my first car! I'll be buying my first car this summer! I can't decide on which car to choose. I've been researching for months and I seem to change my mind multiple times a day. I've been looking at cars with a 20k sticker price or lower. What is the best performing car in this price range? I've been looking at mainly the 2014 models for the Mazda 3, Ford Focus sedan, Lancer and Subaru Impreza, all in the lowest trim models. It seems like neither the Lancer or Mazda come with a/c at that trim, which is unfortunate. I would like to test drive all of these vehicles, but that won't happen likely, until the summer actually arrives. I also want to get a manual. I heard that the Impreza has a "bad" manual gearbox. What would you guys recommend? I'll be going to university next fall. I'm sure I'll have to get used to driving an economy car, as I've been driving my parents' cars for the last two and a half years. My mom drives a 2007 Range Rover Sport Supercharged and my Stepdad drives a 2007 Chrysler 300 Limited, both automatic. I don't have a lot of experience when it comes to driving a wide variety of cars, but I love driving those two.

03-18-2019, 04:02 PM	#4
deolio Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Age: 32 Posts: 4,572 Trader Rating: (13) Rides Gallery: deolio Feedback Score: 13 reviews	buy an s13 duh __________________

03-20-2019, 12:17 AM	#7
afishysilvia Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 3,372 Trader Rating: (30) Rides Gallery: afishysilvia Feedback Score: 30 reviews	Zilvia is turning into fuckery __________________ Dont be a pussy...Leave your name

03-24-2019, 08:52 PM	#11
Farzam Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles / Raleigh, NC Age: 31 Posts: 5,144 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	1. Probably a troll 2. This isn't fucking reddit gtfo __________________ loading HATERS.....99% ███████████████]

03-24-2019, 09:03 PM	#13
Farzam Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles / Raleigh, NC Age: 31 Posts: 5,144 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	$20,000 can buy you like... 10-20 stock KA-powered 240sx's depending on how you shop. So buy 10-20 240sx's. If one breaks, you have others! It's a bulletproof way to commute, obviously a gang of cars will be more reliable than just one. __________________ loading HATERS.....99% ███████████████]

03-18-2019, 01:16 PM	#3
cured13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Almostthere Posts: 690 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Get one of these and let us know the roads you will be driving on please.

03-18-2019, 05:23 PM	#5
silviamang Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Japan Posts: 319 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	What in the fuck.....

03-24-2019, 08:40 PM	#10
oLemurs Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: MO Posts: 197 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dudes ate up

03-24-2019, 08:57 PM	#12
PaulineSinclair Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: new york Age: 29 Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I used to quit school to recover from injuries after falling off my motorcycle. So it is not strange that I am old and still go to school

03-25-2019, 07:59 AM	#14
nick_d_240sx Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Oregon Age: 39 Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Have you tried this website? __________________ 1990 240SX SR20DET GTX2863R

03-25-2019, 05:23 PM	#15
s14gmo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San diego CA / Charlotte NC Age: 32 Posts: 1,196 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	Going to buy my first car let me ask the internet how i should spend my money lmao lock this up

03-26-2019, 10:17 PM	#16
sr20drift Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2005 Location: OHIO Age: 34 Posts: 122 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	bro buy an s13 with an sr20det in it with no ac. ac is for mortals

04-18-2019, 12:44 PM	#19
jedi03 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: albuquerque Posts: 1,784 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	rofl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

04-26-2019, 11:13 AM	#20
DALAZ_68 not giving a fuck Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los angeles Age: 35 Posts: 15,080 Trader Rating: (104) Feedback Score: 104 reviews	buying my 5th car. still done know what to get. halp! __________________ LOL 240... whats better than 1? 5 1's ...lol PSN & XBL GT : Wh0pp3r68 CLUB LEXUS : Wh0pp3r

05-01-2019, 03:38 PM	#21
kanyedian Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Clearwater Age: 31 Posts: 274 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mazda3s look good. My mate had a low trim level manual from like 2015 or so. What about something like a Civic Si? It's a manual and can still have four doors and is still fun to drive. I'd peep Craigslist for a while and see if there is an older can that catches your eye. I think it's more cost effective to get a used car that you really like.

02-01-2020, 06:53 AM	#25
collegekid Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In my house Age: 29 Posts: 755 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	D*cks out for Harambe.

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