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Neognosis Ladies Man
Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 17617 City: Webster
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Posted: Jan 12, 2013 8:39 am Post subject: Fiat Abarth? |
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I'll be buying a car for commuting in rain and over the winter when I can't ride my motorbike.
I am considering the fiat Abarth. Drove the 500, and it was pretty underwhelming as far as the engine goes, but the style is nice and I liked it.
any other suggestions for a gas efficient, but not ass-ugly or boring commuter?
Going to test a chevy spark and dodge dart. I want to keep it under 22K, and if possible, under 20K. _________________ I walk 47 miles of barb wire, I got a cobra snake for a necktie, a brand new house up on the road side, and it's made out of rattlesnake hide |
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Okie Boarder Ladies Man
Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 10056 City: Edmond
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Posted: Jan 12, 2013 9:30 am Post subject: |
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We had a Mazda Protege5 that we really liked...they now have the Mazda 3 hatchback that has a similar look and feel. The Dodge Dart has a cool look to it, I think. You could go Civic Si coupe. The Scion coupe is pretty cool too. _________________ If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular? |
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nmballa Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 3906 City: Milwaukee
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Posted: Jan 12, 2013 9:50 am Post subject: |
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Whats your typical driving? City or Highway. If highway, a used TDI is the way to go. If city check out a used prius. Those are the only two I have experience with. TDI I drove for 5 years, (125K milage). The thing was a tank, never had any issues except for a replacing the alternator. Prius I drove for two days to St. Louis. _________________ jt09 wrote:
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scott a Ladies Man
Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 9810
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Posted: Jan 12, 2013 11:27 am Post subject: |
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Have you already eliminated the Mini Cooper from your list? _________________ www.TheLiquidPlayground.com
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tball Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 24 Feb 2004 Posts: 3953
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Posted: Jan 12, 2013 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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Ford Focus? _________________
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E.J. Ladies Man
Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 7597 City: Mogadishu
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Posted: Jan 12, 2013 3:45 pm Post subject: |
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scott a wrote: | Have you already eliminated the Mini Cooper from your list? |
Don't know enough about any of this stuff to comment, other that Mini Coopers are cool little cars. My neighbors daughter has a Mini Convertible and it is a stinking fun little rig. |
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chavez Ladies Man
Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 27375 City: Roseville
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Posted: Jan 12, 2013 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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Don't buy a Prius. Oh the horror....
TDi love is strong with me.
Love the Abarth. Love Minis. Other good sub-20k options are Impreza, Focus, Dart, and even the Cruze. _________________
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Neognosis Ladies Man
Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 17617 City: Webster
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Posted: Jan 12, 2013 6:00 pm Post subject: |
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Mini Cooper is out for irrational personal reasons, which are not mine, yet by which I must abide, lest I receive no more adult pleasures at my whim.
TDI, eh?
TO THE INTERNET!!!! _________________ I walk 47 miles of barb wire, I got a cobra snake for a necktie, a brand new house up on the road side, and it's made out of rattlesnake hide |
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STPHNSN23 Guest
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Posted: Jan 13, 2013 2:18 pm Post subject: |
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i can't believe you're considering the fiat. get the gucci edition! |
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wakeboarderdave1 Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 25 Apr 2005 Posts: 3161 City: St. Thomas, MO
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Posted: Jan 13, 2013 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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chavez wrote: | TDi love is strong with me. |
I think it's down to a TDi Jetta or GTi for me. _________________ RIP DLS.
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jryoung Ladies Man
Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 7664 City: Man Jose
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Posted: Jan 13, 2013 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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I bought a 2005 Passat TDI for $12k to commute to work and let my aupair drive it on weekends. We've put 30k miles on it in the past year and I am happy happy happy with it. It typically pushes 42-43mpg. _________________
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chavez Ladies Man
Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 27375 City: Roseville
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Posted: Jan 13, 2013 9:33 pm Post subject: |
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Got my first taste of running the TDi in sub-zero temps this morning. Sure, she was a bit pissed off when I first fired her up, but after about a minute or two of idling she smoothed out.
Also, we did pretty well on some icy ass roads. Traction control worked better than expected, especially considering the stock "all season" tires are definitely tilted toward summer.
We typically return 42 on flat highway, but have seen 45 on a few trips. _________________
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eeven73 PityDaFool Who Posts This Much
Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 5377 City: Halfway
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Posted: Jan 14, 2013 7:53 am Post subject: |
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How about a Mazda Miata? _________________ Is President Obama a Keynesian? |
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Nor*Cal Ladies Man
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9479 City: Sac
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Posted: Jan 14, 2013 9:38 am Post subject: |
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Golf TDI could be a fun car, not sure how these things get up and go but I've considered ditching the SUV for a golf and a beater truck. _________________ If I agreed with you we would both be wrong. |
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chavez Ladies Man
Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 27375 City: Roseville
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Posted: Jan 14, 2013 12:26 pm Post subject: |
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eeven73 wrote: | How about a Mazda Miata? |
Miata is always the correct answer. Well usually. Ok, almost never. But still.
Nor*Cal, new MkV Golf TDi will set you back some serious coin if you want it optioned up. Used, you could probably find a decent MkiV example for under 15k with moderate mileage on it.
A few tasteful mods and you have yourself a real fun to drive car. They aren't horrible stock either, so long as they have some decent rubber. _________________
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shaggyboarder Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 09 Nov 2004 Posts: 1631 City: ft. laud.... hook me up with a pull
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Posted: Jan 15, 2013 5:06 pm Post subject: |
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Mini cooper is ok my roommate has one and its really underpowered. Youve got to go for the Cooper S.
I drove another friends fiat and the same problem it was just way too slow.
I know you mentioned spending under 20k but ive read some good things about the new subaru brz.
Didnt read if you were looking for new or used but 20-22k could get you some nice used cars. _________________ Random Acts Of Dumbness Will Always Be Rewarded. |
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Neognosis Ladies Man
Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 17617 City: Webster
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Posted: Jan 16, 2013 3:46 pm Post subject: |
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Test drove a chevy sonic, and will pass.
Test drove a new dodge dart... and I liked it quite a bit. The SXT Rallye, specifically.
It might be the ticket.
Thing is, I have not had a car payment since.... 2006. I am not eager at all to take one on. Considering another used piece of cheap junk... ugh, decisions, decisions... _________________ I walk 47 miles of barb wire, I got a cobra snake for a necktie, a brand new house up on the road side, and it's made out of rattlesnake hide |
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chavez Ladies Man
Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 27375 City: Roseville
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Posted: Jan 17, 2013 7:31 am Post subject: |
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Neognosis, thoughts on the Sonic? Still just another sh*tty rebadged Daewoo or?
Seen a few Darts around here lately. Defintely a sharp looking compact. I'm still partial to the Maz3 or Focus in that segment though. Love me some 5-door hatchback and the Dart doesn't offer it (yet).
I feel you on the payment thing. It is sure nice to not have a payment.... _________________
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STPHNSN23 Guest
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Posted: Jan 17, 2013 8:00 am Post subject: |
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my mom drives an 07 mazda3. it feels like a go kart... really fun to drive other than lack of power compared to my wrx. it's too bad mazda made the newer ones so ugly. |
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shaggyboarder Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 09 Nov 2004 Posts: 1631 City: ft. laud.... hook me up with a pull
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Posted: Jan 17, 2013 9:11 am Post subject: |
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Im not so keen on Dodge's reliability. Try to get the best/longest warranty possible if you go the dodge route. _________________ Random Acts Of Dumbness Will Always Be Rewarded. |
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chavez Ladies Man
Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 27375 City: Roseville
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Posted: Jan 17, 2013 10:59 am Post subject: |
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shaggyboarder wrote: | Im not so keen on Dodge's reliability. Try to get the best/longest warranty possible if you go the dodge route. |
Don't worry about the Dart, it's actually a FIAT. They have a stellar reputation for reliability!
Just kidding. Maybe. _________________
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NKCrider Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 2644 City: NKC
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Posted: Jan 17, 2013 12:16 pm Post subject: |
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just get an 8th gen. civic SI and be done _________________ Lanexa VA |
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Neognosis Ladies Man
Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 17617 City: Webster
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Posted: Jan 17, 2013 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | Neognosis, thoughts on the Sonic? Still just another sh*tty rebadged Daewoo or? |
I did not care for it, and I'm not going to lease or own something made in korea, so it's OUT.
Test driving a mazda 3 saturday. Still liking the Dart, but the sales guy is starting to irritate me. I'll report back on the Mazda 3 saturday, as well as any new development with the dodge guy. _________________ I walk 47 miles of barb wire, I got a cobra snake for a necktie, a brand new house up on the road side, and it's made out of rattlesnake hide |
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