Gonna buy new car

Eighties Meta · 11-11-2016, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

np. i donno.. if u want to save, how about a used honda fit MT (2009-2014). those are actually pretty fun to drive and can do 0-60 in sub 8sec if manual.
most of the takata recalls, i believe, are now pretty much done.

Appreciate all the suggestions from everyone. Gonna look at some fit's and crz's and see what i think.

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Originally Posted by Eighties Meta

I like my quaife lsd, z1 brake upgrade and slightly larger than stock 18s all around. Plus full bolt-ons, to me it feels like a big one.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

can u drive MT? if so, a compact hatch with MT is pretty entertaining to drive, plus cheap and good on gas.

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Huck · 11-15-2016, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Eighties Meta

Appreciate all the suggestions from everyone. Gonna look at some fit's and crz's and see what i think.

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I vote the Fit. I just got one myself, 2015 ex, 13k miles, $17500 with and extended warranty. It's slow but practical, has a ton of space inside, and I've been getting up to 48mpg, average of about 40-42.

I read a lot of bad reviews on the CR-Z which I was originally looking at. Bad handling, Meh interior, etc. There's a reason they are discontinuing it. So far I love my Fit.

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nis350 · 01-08-2017, 07:13 PM

Do you have the CVT for the Fit. Heard Honda has transmission issues.

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Originally Posted by Huck

I vote the Fit. I just got one myself, 2015 ex, 13k miles, $17500 with and extended warranty. It's slow but practical, has a ton of space inside, and I've been getting up to 48mpg, average of about 40-42.

I read a lot of bad reviews on the CR-Z which I was originally looking at. Bad handling, Meh interior, etc. There's a reason they are discontinuing it. So far I love my Fit.

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Huck · 01-08-2017, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nis350

Do you have the CVT for the Fit. Heard Honda has transmission issues.

I do have the CVT, read a lot of reports and from my research Honda had one of the most reliable CVT's out there, no recalls or anything that I know of. Just to be safe I got the extended warranty, 7 years/100k miles on the tranny. Not planning on modding the Fit so that should take care of it for a while. I'll do regular tranny fluid changes and I'm not racing or tracking it, so it should be fine.

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Desert Rat · 04-09-2018, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Huck

I vote the Fit. I just got one myself, 2015 ex, 13k miles, $17500 with and extended warranty. It's slow but practical, has a ton of space inside, and I've been getting up to 48mpg, average of about 40-42.

I read a lot of bad reviews on the CR-Z which I was originally looking at. Bad handling, Meh interior, etc. There's a reason they are discontinuing it. So far I love my Fit.

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Except that it looks like a shoe....lol

Quicksilvers · 04-10-2018, 04:14 AM

Another beautiful vehicle to consider would be the 2018 Nissan Murano. I test drove the 2018 Nissan Murano and was impressed. It is also a mid size suv.

GraphiteZ · 11-11-2016, 08:17 PM

What about a VW GTI? I picked up a loaded CPO 2013 mk6 with 8k miles (yes,8k) for less than $19k as my DD 6 months ago. It is a fun little car.

Eighties Meta · 11-11-2016, 08:50 PM

Very enlightening. Even new, a fully loaded cr-z navi is just under 25k. I really like the interior. Gonna look at a few up close tommorow. I dont plan on moving on a decision until january the more i read and look at the cr-z i'm surprised how much i like it.

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ZeeBabar · 11-12-2016, 07:04 AM

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Very enlightening. Even new, a fully loaded cr-z navi is just under 25k. I really like the interior. Gonna look at a few up close tommorow. I dont plan on moving on a decision until january the more i read and look at the cr-z i'm surprised how much i like it.

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I thought about it but the power is too low and you feel like you are crawling....Looks great, sloooow.

kenchan · 11-12-2016, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Eighties Meta

Very enlightening. Even new, a fully loaded cr-z navi is just under 25k. I really like the interior. Gonna look at a few up close tommorow. I dont plan on moving on a decision until january the more i read and look at the cr-z i'm surprised how much i like it.

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i think those have been discontinued by honda so be weary of parts availability and such down da road. and they are slow compared to its shape and unpopular. was never the crx it was supposed to replace to battle the frs/brz.

Nithmo · 11-12-2016, 12:10 PM

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Very enlightening. Even new, a fully loaded cr-z navi is just under 25k. I really like the interior. Gonna look at a few up close tommorow. I dont plan on moving on a decision until january the more i read and look at the cr-z i'm surprised how much i like it.

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Make sure you do a thorough test drive. The CR-Z was touted as being one of the worst handling cars, just a few years ago. From my knowledge, Honda never made huge updates to the car since it came out.

There's a reason you never see them on the roads. The hybrid system doesn't produce that great of fuel economy, it's not fast and at least used to handle like ****. The car was a complete slap in the face to the previous CR-X.

Honda can't even give them away. Annual sales are like 1200 per year. Like with all quirky Hondas (the Element, the Ridgeline, the CR-Z, etc), there's a small cult following that adores the car... But for most, it's a complete disappointment.

srbrubak · 11-12-2016, 10:58 AM

I drive a 2015 Mazda 3 hatchback with a 6 speed manual. Very nice car and it is fun to drive. If you were to buy one, I recommend you look for a 2015 or newer and get it with the 2.5 liter 4. The 2.5 has more power yet still gets good mileage. If you want an automatic, get a Mazda 3 with the S touring or S grand touring trim level. they come standard with paddle shifters. One note. Mazda has changed options on the 2017 Mazda 3. You have to get a special option package in order to get the paddle shifters with the auto.

BobbyLight · 11-14-2016, 01:06 PM

I am not a fan of many fords but the focus ST is pretty zippy for what it is. Gti also comes to mind, or a civic si.

kenchan · 11-15-2016, 05:14 AM

Id add a fiesta ST, cooper-s, and also golf-r to da mix.

Bad Boy · 11-15-2016, 09:40 AM

I'm thinking about trading my 370Z for a new Chevy Malibu, maybe in the next few months.
Growing out of the whole sports car thing.

11-11-2016, 08:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
GraphiteZ Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Northern VA Posts: 96 Drives: 05 Elise and 13 GTI Rep Power: 32	What about a VW GTI? I picked up a loaded CPO 2013 mk6 with 8k miles (yes,8k) for less than $19k as my DD 6 months ago. It is a fun little car. Eighties Meta likes this.

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Eighties Meta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Pasadena, MD Age: 55 Posts: 344 Drives: 09 370z 7AT no-sport Rep Power: 13	Very enlightening. Even new, a fully loaded cr-z navi is just under 25k. I really like the interior. Gonna look at a few up close tommorow. I dont plan on moving on a decision until january the more i read and look at the cr-z i'm surprised how much i like it. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk __________________ 2009 370z Touring 7AT/AAM 2.5 true dual exhaust/AAM DE test pipes/z1 vqde35 headers/AAM cold air intake (R-line)/Motordyne M370/Quaife LSD/z1 brake upgd pkg/Swift Spec-R springs/WhiteLine Front&Rear sway bars with endlinks

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srbrubak Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 144 Drives: 2010 370Z Blue 6MT Rep Power: 15	I drive a 2015 Mazda 3 hatchback with a 6 speed manual. Very nice car and it is fun to drive. If you were to buy one, I recommend you look for a 2015 or newer and get it with the 2.5 liter 4. The 2.5 has more power yet still gets good mileage. If you want an automatic, get a Mazda 3 with the S touring or S grand touring trim level. they come standard with paddle shifters. One note. Mazda has changed options on the 2017 Mazda 3. You have to get a special option package in order to get the paddle shifters with the auto. Last edited by srbrubak; 11-12-2016 at 11:00 AM.

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