Used small car suggestions - Page 2

TOMS1SS · 02-18-2011, 09:14 PM

Pontiac Vibes are cheap as dirt these days.

*DGthe3* · 02-19-2011, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

My friend just picked up a 2001 Alero coupe. It's a decent little car, cheap too.

I've got a Grand Am ... close enough to the Alero. I've had a couple issues with it since I bought it, nothing much but nothing to brag about either

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Originally Posted by a_Username

ION ?

Anything I've heard, they're worse then their Cobalt/G5 cousins

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Originally Posted by MikeSVX

Considering your area, look at some Subarus. They are great year round cars. Either an Impreza or a Legacy.

Nobody in our family buys into the 'AWD = teh awesome in teh snow'

Besides, we really don't get that much snow around here.

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Originally Posted by danhr

This made me chuckle

What can I say, I'm biased. lol

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Originally Posted by Scrappy Doo

Volkswagon jetta

Previous experiences with Jettas has written them off as well

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Originally Posted by Dave McFly

not so much a 'small car' but I enjoyed my 1st gen (95-00) Dodge Stratus with the DOHC inline four with the auto tran. it got great mileage, I could get almost 2 full weeks to a full tank driving in town. was roomy (could fit up to 5 in a pinch), decent trunk (flip down seat I could carry a 5 plus foot long box in it). If you want a decent little car, get a Stratus or one of its 'twins'.

Tad older than he was thinking of. Plus, my parrents had a 'cloud car' of that vintage and had a number of problems, though it was a V6 not an I4

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Originally Posted by cab2g

Don't shoot me, but if he's looking for a used compact, go asian. In general US and European manufacturers haven't been building the highest quality or most visually appealing (well US hasn't) compact cars except for recent years. You may be OK with most American cars from 07 up, but then again, look at the Aveo. People pretty much hate it. I hear mostly good things about Saturns strangely enough, but I think a lot of the older models are ugly. A lot of subarus are known to have some major engine problems, so watch out for that. No matter what, just research reliability ratings. if looks aren't important, just get whatever has the best reliability.

Oh I know, each region has its specialties: domestics do trucks and large cars well, Asians do small cars well, and Europeans do luxury cars well.

One other car that I thought of tonight as an alternative is the Mazda3, though I know nothing of its reliability.

a_Username · 02-19-2011, 01:32 AM

Why do you hate Cobalts so much? I like them for what they are; same as the civics, I like them for DDs also. BTW, you pretty much crossed out everything besides a neon!

*DGthe3* · 02-19-2011, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by a_Username

Why do you hate Cobalts so much? I like them for what they are; same as the civics, I like them for DDs also. BTW, you pretty much crossed out everything besides a neon!

Because, for lack of a better explanation, I felt like a total knob when driving it. The feeling didn't go away when I hopped into a G5. It did when I sat in the Grand Am.

Scrappy Doo · 02-20-2011, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Because, for lack of a better explanation, I felt like a total knob when driving it. The feeling didn't go away when I hopped into a G5. It did when I sat in the Grand Am.

Really? LOL.

There isn't a whole lot of otions left on your list. Did focus get mentioned?

Sevn86 · 02-20-2011, 12:55 AM

I say Toyota Camry! My dad just traded his 11 year old camry for a new 2011 Camry SE. The old one was still strong and in great shape but he just wanted to trade up and thats why he bought one again. Never once did that car stall or give us issues.

Sevn86 · 02-20-2011, 12:58 AM

Never mind about my suggestion since i just read how you hate toyota and honda

69Z/28Camaro · 02-21-2011, 09:37 PM

not really a small car either, but a late 90's, early 2000's grand prix with the 3.8L is a good car. my mom has a 99 GTP with over 180K on it i think and it has held up very well. also, my sister has an 02 and its done pretty well so far

FenwickHockey65 · 02-21-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sevn86

I say Toyota Camry! My dad just traded his 11 year old camry for a new 2011 Camry SE. The old one was still strong and in great shape but he just wanted to trade up and thats why he bought one again. Never once did that car stall or give us issues.

The Toyota 11 years ago is not the Toyota of today.

LostInMoscow · 02-22-2011, 03:34 AM

One of the best cars I've ever owned was a Honda Fit S, paddle shifters and all - 35 MPG. Mazda 5s are also great if you need some more room and don't mind the sort of minivanish look. VW Golfs/GTIs can be great cars too!

Brokinarrow · 02-22-2011, 07:38 AM

I had an '07 Focus that was pretty decent, got around 32 mpg hwy. Drove it for around 50,000 miles without any issue.

Shifty 6 · 02-22-2011, 07:45 AM

I would look at a Focus

midnighter · 02-22-2011, 08:10 AM

Smart Car, they are played out and prolly cheaper to buy now, if you don't mind driving a golf cart.

Morepwr · 02-22-2011, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by midnighter

Smart Car, they are played out and prolly cheaper to buy now, if you don't mind driving a golf cart.

They dont make window tint dark enough for me to get into one of those things!

02-18-2011, 09:14 PM	#15
TOMS1SS Drives: NA Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NA Posts: 12,126 View My Garage	Pontiac Vibes are cheap as dirt these days. __________________ El funcionario señor de los desiertos de Mojave y Sonora.

02-21-2011, 09:37 PM	#22
69Z/28Camaro Red Big Block Camaro Drives: 93 C1500, VR Big Block 70 Camaro RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 966	not really a small car either, but a late 90's, early 2000's grand prix with the 3.8L is a good car. my mom has a 99 GTP with over 180K on it i think and it has held up very well. also, my sister has an 02 and its done pretty well so far __________________ my 1970 Camaro RS. Frame off restoration. 600 HP 454 Naturally Aspirated. GM Performance Heads, Comp Mechanical cam, Weiand Stealth Intake, Holley 750 Carb. Hooker and Flowmaster exhaust system. Victory Red paint, True Rally Sport.

02-22-2011, 03:34 AM	#24
LostInMoscow Exiled Speed Junkie Drives: None Join Date: May 2010 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 803	One of the best cars I've ever owned was a Honda Fit S, paddle shifters and all - 35 MPG. Mazda 5s are also great if you need some more room and don't mind the sort of minivanish look. VW Golfs/GTIs can be great cars too! __________________

02-22-2011, 07:38 AM	#25
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	I had an '07 Focus that was pretty decent, got around 32 mpg hwy. Drove it for around 50,000 miles without any issue. __________________

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02-19-2011, 01:32 AM	#17
a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	Why do you hate Cobalts so much? I like them for what they are; same as the civics, I like them for DDs also. BTW, you pretty much crossed out everything besides a neon!

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Shifty 6 Drives: 2010 GTI Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Morton, IL Posts: 679	I would look at a Focus

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midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,904	Smart Car, they are played out and prolly cheaper to buy now, if you don't mind driving a golf cart.