[canada] Buying new car! Want some opinions on...

Discussion in 'Science, Technology & Car Chat' started by rabbitz, May 12, 2008.

  1. chronovial

    chronovial Active Member

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  2. runtohell121

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    i still say go with civic >.<
    impreza=the worst gas mileage car 2.5L only 170 horsepower... and average about 20-25 mpg..
    lancer gts=not so good in gas mileage since the GTS model is powered by a 2.4L only making 168 horsepower.. which is very low for that big L engine.. for GT models its 2.0L making 152 horsepower.. mainly both only average about 20-25 mpg.
    civic=best mileage from those 3 cars.. average about 30-40 mpg with a 1.8L 140 horsepower.
     
  3. Darker_Silvia

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    I drive a civic si, i've only driven stick like 3 times before I got my civic si, it took me about a week or so to get the feel for driving it, so if you don't mind learning the civic si i'd say is a great choice, its a good car to start learning stick with. Altho if you'd rather not, i'd still prefer a civic ex over a lancer, an impreza imo doesnt look too bad, but it cost too much if u want a decent one like a wrx.
     
  4. rabbitz

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    what kind of car is that?




    anyways... i think ive decided on the altima!! haha the sound is good enough and it has enough power =D

    not so sure about fuel efficiency but it seems good enough...

    thanks everyone!! and sorry for wasting your time ><
     
  5. tonkachi

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    how much money are your parents giving you to get the first car? if you can show your parents a used but decent looking g35, 350z, 328/325i or c230 that might let u get that over the new car...

    i think fearless said it earlie did u look at the mini coopers? pretty cheap and deam fun to drive or look at the nissan sentra or altima coupes (the cheaper g35 equivalent)
     
  6. kontradictions

    kontradictions Well-Known Member

    Get the Impreza. 2.5 litere with AWD, you cant beat that. Legacy would be nice also. Don't get a Civic though, those torque-less wonder wagons have less power than my moms blender.
     
  7. rabbitz

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    well they're not GIVING me money in the sense, they're gonan get it for me. And they said absolutely no to used cars.... so thats out of the question =(

    the altima sedan and coupe are about the same arent they? except the coupe is actually heavier o_O... or so i remember.
     
  8. runtohell121

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    lol altima is a gas waster also.. well better fuel economy than the lancer and impreza which altima should average about 25-30mpg.
     
  9. metzo

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    no used cars = 90% of the good cars (i like) gone =(

    have u looked at the mx5 =]? that car aint half bad or even the Suzuki Swift sports??
     
  10. Aznmask

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    if you bring your father in then they might help you out. If i'm the dealer i wont serve u too since i have so many customer. If you buy a car they need to see your credit. (i assume u under 20) so what you expect --.,

    As for my camry, it is V6.. it is my first new car, It is midsize car, and it is big. One thing i dont like it.. everywhere u drive u see a damn camry (good thing mine is V6 their is 4 cylinder but still camry)..
     
  11. dim8sum

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    I dont think they got the swift in the US yet do they?
     
  12. runtohell121

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    uhhh... US do have suzuki Swift but a lot uglier different kind i believe :D
     
  13. bbes

    bbes Incredible

    ye in the UK the suzuki swift is cheap and a pretty quick little car i must say.
     
  14. tonkachi

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    darn...getting some cars used come out better in value than you new car but i guess they want the best for ya..

    on the altima they are the same platform just 2 vs 4 door. I liked the alitma coupe when i took it for a spin with my friend on a test drive

    Cooper S...is where its at...if your parents give ya 27K CAD should be enough to get a nice cooper S
     
  15. Aoes

    Aoes Well-Known Member

    lol dude... if u can get a Cooper S... DO IT... of all the cars i've seen suggested so far... this has got to be the winnar!!...
     
  16. rabbitz

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    base price for cooper S is 29,900 o_O

    hey mazdaspeed 3 is pretty fast isnt it? but its like 33k T~T
     
  17. metzo

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    that must suck...cause the swift is a pretty good car =|
     
  18. ImportTuner

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    It's a Midship Runabout (aka MR2 Spyder)
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    You can't buy them in Canada though. Comparable to Mazda MX-5, Honda S2000, Lotus Elise (sorta).

    The Altima's a nice car. Dual exhaust, with rear underbody diffuser and widebody look. A bit expensive, but since you're not footing the bill, w/e. Might as well try to push for a G35 while you are at it. Who cares are it being a coupe? It's not like you have to squeeze in the back everytime you get in.
     
  19. Aoes

    Aoes Well-Known Member

    ^comparable to the S2K? don't get ahead of urself m8... afterall, the S2K can be considered midship as well ;)
     
  20. dim8sum

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    The Indian Swift EEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWwwwwwwwww

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