Here is the story, I’m selling the Evo and am going to be buying a new daily driver. I just need something cheaper. So here are the three cars I’m looking at with what I believe are the pros and cons.



05-06 Chevy Cobalt (Coupe) – $17,000

Pro- not seen everywhere, good looking, Hp: 140ish

Con- Domestic reliability, average gas mileage



05-06 Honda Civic (Coupe) - $17,000

Pro- Great gas mileage, reliability, cheep parts

Con- everyone and their mom drives one, lowest Hp



06 Mitsubishi Eclipse (GS) - $19,000ish

Pro- Keeping the Mitsu brand, highest Hp: 160, best looking (IMO)

Con- More Expensive, Mitsu reliability, lowest gas mileage



The prices are a mix between estimates and “build your own results” and the cars are very well equipped….reasons for the high civic price.



Well those are the three choices I’m looking at, I know I could get a used WRX or an Srt-4 for a similar price, but I don’t want the mileage and the upkeep. Any other opinions would be great as well, thanks.

 

Get a Used Gti like 00 01 spend like 7Grand for it and its gets go style, gas mileage, and is reliable! and it has good HP numbers. Spend like 500 more and get 200+HP with everything else stock with just a chip

 

u can get a ralliart or oz for around that if u really want to stay mitsu plust u get "the best backed cars in america" hahahahahaha

 

I would get a hybrid car...

 

+1 (GREAT IDEA)

 

For the money you are looking to spend I would do RA 1st then maybe the WRX, and if I was desperate SRT. Hybrid is a good idea if you can get your hands on one.

 

you can get a used 04 wrx w/ low miles for those prices. or you can even get the 2.5RS. that way you can still have AWD

 

or a bug-eyed wrx for around 15k

 

2000 VW GTI 7grand

 

scion Tc for a great compromise btw gas mileage and power

 

Used SRT-4 costs like 14k now. There's no point in not getting one.

 

I like the hybrid Idea, but in my area there hard to find under 20,000. Dealer mark ups cause everyone wants one. As far as used....the warrenty was a big plus, and I may not be right but I dont think alot of used cars keep their warrenty.
Im kinda suprised that there hasnt been any votes for the cobalt....ehh, I cant stand honda but im leaning to the civic.

 

I know almost makes me want to get one

If the Cobalt is anything like the Redline it is a nice whip. I test drove a Redline a while ago. Dont like the whole center dash thing but a nicely built car.

 

Mazda 3....you can get a new one decked out for $17k....by brother has the "S" model and it's a great little car. They look sweet too.

 

I just bought a 2000 Beetle TDi for a daily driver...... 48.194 miles per gallon on the last tank......paid $8500 for it used (from a nice older lady)