Let's have a thread for people who are deciding between two or more vehicles. Post what you are looking at, what your needs are, or just help others decide.
Pic related is what I narrowed it down to, at the moment.
>26 >don't have to drive very far to work, about 5 minutes >don't drive too much, in general, but want something reliable and able to handle a trip if the time comes >I only make about $11 an hour, and I had to save up a while to even buy something like this (have about $26k in the bank), so I don't want something I'll have to be fixing and taking to the shop a bunch >single, no kids >being 'fun' to drive isn't a necessity, but it would be a plus >needs to be practical for a hatchback, enough room to actually store things in
These four generally fit the needs that I stated, as far as I know. There was also a 2012 or so VW Golf that looked nice, but again, I can't spend too much money on repairs. These are all generally rated well. Anyone familiar with them and want to point me in some kind of direction?
Levi Wilson
VW is shit. Only a retard pays 10-13k on a kia/hyundai. That chevy is going to depreciate fast and hard. If you must buy one of those boring ass women cars the Mazda is the clear choice.
Brandon Adams
None. Shut up and buy a civic for
Jace Martin
these are all shit but I'd get the mazda
Zachary Phillips
jesus what a miserable life dude
where is the ''''''''''''passion''''''''''''''
Landon Flores
at $11 bucks an hour you should probably look at something cheaper.
any Mazda 2s in your area?
Luis Davis
Mazda. All day every day.
He's got enough in the bank to pretty much by any of the cars outright twice over. Assuming he's also be diligently contributing to a retirement account, he seems to be doing fine financially.
Chase Long
desu pham you can find a gen1 mazda3 for like $k and it'll be just as good as the gen2 you have there.
Charles Evans
I've had pretty bad depression for a long time, to be honest. But as far as the car situation goes, I'm just looking for a practical hatchback because I don't need many frills, I just need something basic to go along with my basic life.
Noah Phillips
well in that case you got your answer. not a single person here would choose anything but the mazda.
Joshua Stewart
Me next!
Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.3T (if it comes out this year) Nissan 370z Toyota 86
Logan Gonzalez
None. Something less boyracery
Nathaniel Miller
Nissan, maybe
Tyler Gomez
>he didn't go for too speed runs on the highway Do you even Mid Night?
Honestly Nissan is an after thought for me. I don't like the looks of it.
Thomas Moore
Genesis Coupe is shit. Get the Nissan if you want more straightline speed, 86 if you want better handling and reliability
Gavin Baker
I can't think there's such a big disparity in straight-line speed. Everything I've read said there basically neck and neck
Ryder Flores
MR2 assumes i can even find one (which i cantr right now)
Nathan King
The Nissan was simply the only thing left after I ruled out the Hyundai for being mediocre and the Toyota for being underwhelming.
Julian Morales
I think the thing for me is the Hyundai, to me, is everything the 370z is, but sexier. Big V6, straight-line built, gt-esque, etc. But it's better looking while doing it.
The test for me is, do I want straight-line speed or maneuverability, and since there's not many fun mountainy or twisty roads around me I'm leaving towards the Hyundai
Brandon Cruz
Something with a v8.
Anthony Edwards
Sounds gross
Joseph Russell
Cuck
Jonathan Brooks
Your answer is, 2004 Gran Marquis. Extremely Reliable Handles Long Trips Half of the car is all trunk
and Ride like a gentle sir
John Cook
>which car The only one there that isn't Korean, and that's the Mazda.
Ryder Anderson
>Those Whitewalls
I want this on my Marauder.
Jonathan Taylor
>living in milford YOU HAVE TO GO BACK. BUILD WALL. TRUMP 2016
Leo Ortiz
>at $11 bucks an hour you should probably look at something cheaper. This 100%.
>Assuming he's also be diligently contributing to a retirement account, he seems to be doing fine financially. >$11/hr You're making a lot of assumptions. That income is not much to be contributing much to a retirement account.
Jace Lewis
Seriously nigga? At $11 an hour and 26 years old, you want to make what is literally one of the worst investments available in life to drive 5 (five!) minutes to work and for the occasional "emergency trip"?
Don't buy a car. With the money you would've wasted on a few months insurance alone, you can buy a bike, rent a car for those trips, and re-evaluate your life decisions over a beer.
And shit, if you really need a car, just get a fucking POS Civic and pay a mechanic a few grand to overhaul everything. You still saved several grand and got a massive improvement over those shitboxes.
Hunter Miller
Do you want a reliable daily driver with really cheap repairs kia. But they are not pretty. But reliability vs looks.
Eli Roberts
The only one of those that isn't completely fucking terrible is the Mazda 3
Jackson Carter
It's still a Hyundai, and they don't really have a lot of experience building sporty cars. Shifter is allegedly pretty bad and steering feel is lacking, as is general driver feedback. The V6 does sound good though, and it'll go sideways real easy.
Carter Williams
lol the 86 is slow as fuck you have to be trolling
Luis Miller
V6 accord
Benjamin Clark
Mazda 3s are awesome cars, repairs may not be as cheap as the kia but it just has that sporty feel, especially the I touring. Aftermarket is decent as well.
Adam Richardson
this confirmed
Thomas Anderson
OP, obviously you know the only choice is the Mazda. Your resale will thank you.
Jack Baker
>murrica doesn't get MiTos or Puntos Truly a miserable life.
Nolan James
I bought a mazda3 as my commuter and holy fuck I am so happy with it. Not sure bout the newer ones but as an added bonus mine is chain driven non interface so reliable as fuck.
Adrian Rodriguez
370 0-60: 5.1 sec GT86 0-60: 6.4 seconds
You should get a Miata BTW, for the best of both worlds. Faster than the 86, with the same reliability and even better handling
Ian Morris
mk3 supra or 180sx (240sx in merica)
Justin Carter
Dont get the Rio, my sister has one and its fucking terrible
Matthew Hughes
I've heard about the shifter issues and I think that's my biggest worry. I'm not concerned about the quality though. It's just memes at this point.
We were talking about the disparity between the GenCoupe and the 370Z
Xavier Foster
>11$
After you get the mazda you should search for a new job that isnt literal slavery. When I was jobless I didnt even register for unemployment benefits because the amount of money I would get was so small that I wouldnt want to get up in the morning for whatever useless meetings I would have. Even rejected jobs that wanted to pay me average loan. Spent almost a beautiful year doing nothing and I miss it already. The fact that youre getting up in the morning for that slavery loan is quite an achievement honestly.