Looking for a new little commuter car.................

[Times Roman]

don't know shit about cars. Thinking low maintenance and high mileage, but no hybrids. Under $20k. Prefer made in USA but will consider others.

Any ideas before I start looking?

Thanks!

---Roman

[derekkpapa1]

I am a Chevy employee new style Malibu or impala is nice car (I know recalls will get that out now)
Or my favorite BMW M5

[Times Roman]

^ those are under $20k, low maintenance and high mileage?

[Mp859]

Can't go wrong with a Honda civic.

You want American get a ford fiesta lol

[600@50]

Some Toyota, Honda and Nissan models are assembled in the US. So if it matters if the company is not US but the vehicle is assembled here that would open up more options.

Also you can get some relatively new cars with not a bunch if miles fairly reasonable too. So many options to choose from TR.

I like the Ford Fusion but not sure if you can get a new one for 20K. Maybe used?

[Times Roman]

Can't go wrong with a Honda civic.

You want American get a ford fiesta lol

not so sure about a Fiesta? but the Honda Civic is a good nomination.

Some Toyota, Honda and Nissan models are assembled in the US. So if it matters if the company is not US but the vehicle is assembled here that would open up more options.

Also you can get some relatively new cars with not a bunch if miles fairly reasonable too. So many options to choose from TR.

I like the Ford Fusion but not sure if you can get a new one for 20K. Maybe used?

Assembled here in the USA is ok too.

I'll be dropping cash out of the savings, so don't want to go much more than $20k. No payments of any kind.

[Mp859]

I would go with a honda. As long as those things have oil in them they will run forever.

[RaginCajun]

I am a Chevy employee new style Malibu or impala is nice car (I know recalls will get that out now) Or my favorite BMW M5

Chevy employee, I need help

[RaginCajun]

What happened to your motorcycle gramps?

[derekkpapa1]

Chevy cruze nice car easy maintenance, great gas mileage, good looking car can't go wrong

[derekkpapa1]

Here
AutoTrader.com Mobile

[Times Roman]

What happened to your motorcycle gramps?

I hate to say this, but some corporations don't want a #2 guy with a motorcycle persona. It's an image thing I guess. Feels like BS to me, but I have to play the game.

So the Harley is out. It's still in the garage. Just rode it Sunday

[Times Roman]

Chevy cruze nice car easy maintenance, great gas mileage, good looking car can't go wrong

I'll look into it.

[Sfla80]

Kia forte think u can get for under 20.

35-42 mpg.

10yr/100000 miles warranty.

2 cars ago had a small kia. Got rid of it at 120k. Never had one issue. Not even transmission.

[Euroholic]

Get a lancer evo 10 there a good small car

[zempey]

You can get a few different Hyundai's for under 20k new with great warranty, as much as I hate that they are decent vehicles, I am thinking of getting one for my kid.

[derekkpapa1]

Get a lancer evo 10 there a good small car

A Lancer evo? He needs a commuter not a race car. Lol fun car though I owned one.

[derekkpapa1]

You can get a few different Hyundai's for under 20k new with great warranty, as much as I hate that they are decent vehicles, I am thinking of getting one for my kid.

Timing belts every 60k miles for $800, when it comes time to get warranty work on engine or transmission you better have maintenance records they pull out all stops not to cover. I know my good friend works in service for a hyundai dealer (worked at others as well) and tells me some horror stories. No thanks. Right now and going forward into the future gm is doing everything to rebuild it's name, I see them covering stuff out of warranty just to keep a happy customer.
Just what I see and hear.

[David LoPan]

Look into a good used car. I got a Toyota Camry a few years ago and I have not had a problem with it other than tires and a battery. We also got a used Nissan Murano and it gets great millage and no issues. Why waste money on a new car?

[APIs]

Chevy cruze nice car easy maintenance, great gas mileage, good looking car can't go wrong

x2. Wife has a 2012 for daily commuting. No problems, rides and handles well and is pretty responsive. You can probably get a zero-option one for around 20K...

[Bigshotvictoria]

As far as a small city-hopper, I'm a big fan of the Fiat 500. Cheap, sporty, and looks sweet.

[that guy1234]

Roman. I have 400,000+ miles on a 4cly 2009 Ford Fusion

[that guy1234]

[Times Roman]

damn! first day at work. i'll have to look at this later, maybe when I get out of the gym (late) tonight

Thanks mates!

[austinite]

Toyota sold more than any other manufacturer this year. Says a lot.

[Times Roman]

Toyota sold more than any other manufacturer this year. Says a lot.

I had an 89 Toyota Pickup. bought it new. Hauled it off five years ago. When I did, I had over 400,000 miles on it. More or less engine and power train intact/original. I made sure I changed the oil at least once a year....

....so if I paid $12k for it, then this vehicle "cost" me about 3 cents a mile, if you look at the purchase price/total mileage data.

I would love to get another vehicle even at six cents a mile?????

yeah, I know, "high hopes"

[that guy1234]

Toyota sold more than any other manufacturer this year. Says a lot.

Really?

Automakers
Dec-13
Dec-12
Chg.
2013
YoY Chg.
General Motors
230,157
245,733
-6.3%
VEHICLES SOLD IN USA 2,786,078
7.3%
Ford
218,058
214,222
1.8%
VEHICLES SOLD IN USA 2,493,918
10.8%
Toyota
190,843
194,143
-1.7%
VEHICLES SOLD IN USA 2,236,042
7.4%
Chrysler
161,007
152,367
6.0%
VEHICLES SOLD IN USA 1,800,368
9.0%
Honda
135,255
132,774
1.9%
VEHICLES SOLD IN USA 1,525,312
7.2%
Hyundai/Kia
96,636
98,613
-2.0%
VEHICLES SOLD IN USA 1,255,958
-0.4%
Nissan
109,758
99,290
10.5%
VEHICLES SOLD IN USA 1,248,420
9.4%
Volkswagen
34,015
44,005
-22.7%
VEHICLES SOLD IN USA 407,704
-6.9%


Edit to add: VEHICLES SOLD IN USA

[Times Roman]

Really?

Automakers
Dec-13
Dec-12
Chg.
2013
YoY Chg.
General Motors
230,157
245,733
-6.3%
2,786,078
7.3%
Ford
218,058
214,222
1.8%
2,493,918
10.8%
Toyota
190,843
194,143
-1.7%
2,236,042
7.4%
Chrysler
161,007
152,367
6.0%
1,800,368
9.0%
Honda
135,255
132,774
1.9%
1,525,312
7.2%
Hyundai/Kia
96,636
98,613
-2.0%
1,255,958
-0.4%
Nissan
109,758
99,290
10.5%
1,248,420
9.4%
Volkswagen
34,015
44,005
-22.7%
407,704
-6.9%

nice data.

...what does it mean?

[that guy1234]

GM number 1
Ford number 2
Toyota number 3

[that guy1234]

I work for Ford and pay very close attention to this data. Before that in 2012 Ford was number 1 over Toyota, but only by 100,000 or so.

[austinite]

GM number 1
Ford number 2
Toyota number 3

lol.... your data is inaccurate.

Ford sucks.

[zempey]

I agree, ford sucks. Mopar or no car.

[derekkpapa1]

Can't you just use the corporate jet for awhile?

[Times Roman]

Can't you just use the corporate jet for awhile?

corporate jet?

for too long, I had to use the corporate armored vehicle, the corporate driver, the corporate body guard, the corporate translator and the corporate trail armored vehicle with a four APPF security team on my six just to leave the compound.

why? does the corporate jet have corporate side winder missiles attached to the corporate wings?

[derekkpapa1]

Wtf times would not want to be your enemy.

[Times Roman]

^ I'm a nice guy. It's my entourage that can be mean and nasty.....

[APIs]

Toyota sold more than any other manufacturer this year. Says a lot.

Yeah, that there's a lot of lemmings out there. Mot much else I'd say...

[that guy1234]

lol.... your data is inaccurate.

Ford sucks.

My data is correct. You suck

[derekkpapa1]

Now now guys back to subject at hand, we need to find times a chicks car.

[Times Roman]

Conclusion to this thread:

Ended up with a new Mazda 3 with the tour package. Red. I've put several hundred miles on it. Average is 36.5 mpg. Rated at 41/31 or something like that. Has a bit more rabbit than the VW, Toy, or Hyun. Diff is a six speed auto and a 2.0 liter engine. the rest had 1.8 liter engines. So it serves it's purpose.