03-21-2008, 11:23 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: N/A
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Help me Buy a Car?
I currently own a '97 Honda Civic and it is time for an upgrade. The question is, what the heck do I get? I want to buy used and can spend maybe $6500 + whatever I can get for my civic.
I want something that is good on fuel and has some nice options, like maybe a sunroof. I like driving and will be putting a ton of KM's on my car this summer. I might just upgrade my current civic with another one but I am open to ideas.
I am thinking about just buying a newer Civic but what else should be thinking of? I guess my options are kinda limited for the amount I want to spend but any suggestions would be great.
Thanks!
Last edited by MJK; 03-21-2008 at 11:28 AM.
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03-21-2008, 11:25 AM
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One of the Nine
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Get a 4x4 and go off-roading. Best.activity.ever.
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03-21-2008, 11:33 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Victoria
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Originally Posted by MJK
I want something that is good on fuel
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Originally Posted by 4X4
Get a 4x4 and go off-roading. Best.activity.ever.
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hmmm....................
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03-21-2008, 12:50 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Not sure
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Based on what you have said you are looking for, I would strongly suggest looking at a Mazda 3.
While I will admit the fuel mileage in the city isn't as good as I was hoping (I seem to get around 450 in the city) it is fantastic on the hi-way. On top of that, I have been impressed with the amount of car you get for the price you pay. I bought an 05 GT (Manual Tranny) for about 16k and have really enjoyed it so far.
Solid vehicle, amazing amount of head room, nice nice ride, solid amount of options, just well thought out really.
My only gripe with it is it seems the paint is a tad thin.
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03-21-2008, 01:31 PM
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Yeah, go for one of the compact Asian models, like a Mazda 3, Honda Fit, or Toyota Matrix.
If you can get a decent used Matrix for around 15k, I would totally recommend going for it. I love my Matrix.
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03-21-2008, 01:35 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Sec 216
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Pinto. Great older car.
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03-21-2008, 01:48 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Originally Posted by flip
Pinto. Great older car.
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Only come with a slight chance of explosion. 
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03-21-2008, 02:05 PM
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One of the Nine
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Originally Posted by Locke
Only come with a slight chance of explosion. |
Useless trivia for the day: the reason Pintos were prone to 'exploding' was because their gas tanks were at the back of the vehicle and the bumper bolts were directly behind them. In a rear end collision, the bumper bolts would puncture the gas tanks and, depending on the amount of fuel in the tank, cause an explosion because of the sparkage caused by metal puncturing metal.
Ideally, to blow up a Pinto, you'd want the tank to be about 25% full. That is the best ratio of fuel to fumes for a nice Pinto BBQ.
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03-21-2008, 02:08 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Originally Posted by 4X4
Useless trivia for the day: the reason Pintos were prone to 'exploding' was because their gas tanks were at the back of the vehicle and the bumper bolts were directly behind them. In a rear end collision, the bumper bolts would puncture the gas tanks and, depending on the amount of fuel in the tank, cause an explosion because of the sparkage caused by metal puncturing metal.
Ideally, to blow up a Pinto, you'd want the tank to be about 25% full. That is the best ratio of fuel to fumes for a nice Pinto BBQ.
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This is true, and it was also determined that a small rubber gasket costing about $7 could resolve the whole incendiary situation but it was deemed as too expensive over the production run of the cars.
A little OT.
As for your car, I've always been a fan of some of the newer Mazdas. They handle well, are reliable, good on gas and relatively inexpensive.
Nissan Altimas are pretty nice too. Not my style, but what the hell right?
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03-21-2008, 02:13 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Calgary, AB
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Mazda 3's are great. My cousin just happens to have his for sale, if you're interested. 
'04 GT, Auto, and moonroof is what I can remember so far. PM me for exact details.
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03-21-2008, 02:14 PM
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I'm thinking of getting a Mazda3 so I'm glad to see some good reviews on here. I've also heard lots of good things about it, too.
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03-21-2008, 02:15 PM
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One of the Nine
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I thought I heard something about a flaw in the door handle that made MAzda 3s easy to steal... Is this true?
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03-21-2008, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 4X4
I thought I heard something about a flaw in the door handle that made MAzda 3s easy to steal... Is this true?
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I think if you smack above the lock on the rear hatch door, the door will pop open. I think Mazda fixes it for free or the newer models don't contain the defect.
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03-21-2008, 02:21 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 4X4
I thought I heard something about a flaw in the door handle that made MAzda 3s easy to steal... Is this true?
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That is true, but there is a recall, so it can be fixed for free by the dealership.
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03-21-2008, 02:25 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: N/A
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Originally Posted by CRXguy
Mazda 3's are great. My cousin just happens to have his for sale, if you're interested.
'04 GT, Auto, and moonroof is what I can remember so far. PM me for exact details. |
Probably out of my pricerange but PM sent!
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03-21-2008, 02:26 PM
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One of the Nine
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Originally Posted by MJK
Probably out of my pricerange but PM sent!
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What... You don't dig the 4x4 idea?
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03-21-2008, 02:32 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 4X4
I thought I heard something about a flaw in the door handle that made MAzda 3s easy to steal... Is this true?
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Lets be honest here, if you really wanna steal a car pretty much all cars are easy to steal.
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03-21-2008, 02:34 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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Originally Posted by 4X4
What... You don't dig the 4x4 idea?
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My dad has a F-150 I can use whenever I want but I am looking for something that will get a lot of highway miles!
Lots of Mazda fans it seems...
What can I expect to get in my price range though...$6500 + the cost of my '97 civic.
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03-21-2008, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by MJK
My dad has a F-150 I can use whenever I want but I am looking for something that will get a lot of highway miles!
Lots of Mazda fans it seems...
What can I expect to get in my price range though...$6500 + the cost of my '97 civic.
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What's the cost of your Civic going to be?
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03-21-2008, 02:40 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Calgary, AB
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I had the door thing fixed on my 07 Mazda 3 Sport.
My alarm goes off at least twice a day just from traffic passing by. I really need to take it in to get fixed.
Also - I'm not terribly impressed with the gas mileage I get.
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