help me choose a cheap new car?
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You are talking about a used car that is new to you? Your title sounds like you want a brand new car.
hsa
Flashlight Enthusiast
It might be cheaper to move. New car prices are outrageous.
thermal guy
Flashaholic
Get a E bike.
A 2000 Lexus LS 400.
Super nice car, chix dig 'em and it's big enough to live in if you don't need a place to store a kayak.
Super nice car, chix dig 'em and it's big enough to live in if you don't need a place to store a kayak.
Okay, two possible choices. One, Chevy Spark. Very small, reasonably reliable hatchback.... If you get the manual tranny!
Honestly, don't get the CVT. That version is made by Jatco (owned by Nissan). And the Jatco automatic CVT is garbage!!! You're good until about 40,000 miles. That's when the CVT tends to completely implode! It's literally the only Chevy vehicle that uses that CVT. Meaning, when it breaks down, good luck finding a Chevy service center with a mechanic who even knows how to work on it. Usually they just replace the tranny with a new one. Also from Jatco. Not cheap! And will only last you about another 40,000 miles.
Otherwise the Spark is a very good daily driver. Easy to park, cheap to insure, sips gasoline. Power? No, not really. It's nice that it comes with an overall lack of electronic features most drivers really don't need. Hand crank windows, for example. Though you get an impressive center stack Info-tainment system.
2nd would be the Mitsubishi Mirage. Either hatchback, or sedan versions. Worst rated new car in America. But far from a piece of junk. That rating means you won't have to worry about huge dealer mark-ups. Same advantages as the Spark. But also lacking in power. If you really want the security of a lockable trunk, the sedan version is going to be your best bet out of any other car out there, from any other brand.
Note: Currently with the state of the world, it's a Seller's market. With Used car prices being considerably worse than New car prices for Buyers. Please keep that in mind.
knucklegary
Flashlight Enthusiast
Out the door under $7,000
You'll have to travel to Japan to buy one. Once there you might like their customs 🙏
You'll have to travel to Japan to buy one. Once there you might like their customs 🙏
knucklegary
Flashlight Enthusiast
I see dependable Japanese made.. 40+ mpg.. roof rails for racks, bicycles, kayaks, etc.. Plus 4 frickin doors and rear hatch!
So, it only has 1-1/2 cyls.. lol
So, it only has 1-1/2 cyls.. lol
It is my understanding that Nissan had a couple of class action lawsuits against them due to the CVT transmission. They offer a 100,000 mile replacement warranty.
I imagine that GM, like FORD, addressed the failure issue by now. Ford offers the CVT in their Maverick low cost hybrid pickup.
I know little about CVT's but I think that Ford went to a chain driven, rather than a belt driven one.
yeah, really different.
I had a comet, a Lincoln version of the Maverick.
I guess they are bringing the low price/dependable name tag back.
The Maverick was marketed @ $1995 to compete with the German Volkswagen in price
IMO In comparison the VW was a POS.
I had a comet, a Lincoln version of the Maverick.
I guess they are bringing the low price/dependable name tag back.
The Maverick was marketed @ $1995 to compete with the German Volkswagen in price
IMO In comparison the VW was a POS.
