Thinking About A New Car

360RamGuy01 · 10-05-04, 12:12

I am thinking about getting a new car, my truck is starting not to be practical and gets horrible gas mileage (5.9L V8, 3.92 gears, and 33" tires = 10mpg) The truck is also hard for me to park in tight spots at school and my apartments so I end up parking far away. I saw the Scion tC at a car show the other day and liked it a lot, what are your opinions on these? and do you have any other suggestions on a good car around the same price range?

BoxsterCharlie · 10-05-04, 10:01

I'd definitely get something used. I tried finding you a 3-series for about $15K, but their mileage was too high.

So moving down the scale a bit, how about a 2000 Infiniti G20 with 47K miles? Looks like you could get it for under $13,000.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2491920972

If you must do new, I'd take a look at the Mazda 3.

KevinA · 10-05-04, 10:44

A guy I work with has a tC and loves it. I haven't gotten a ride yet, but they do look good.

It's built by Toyota and has the Camry four cylinder engine and transmission. Go take a test drive, it won't cost you anything.

I have the xB and really like it. I've added a few things (wheels, intake, different tail lights, etc.). My new springs just came in to lower it about an inch. Not sure when I'll get them installed though.

sQuashed · 10-05-04, 01:08

Ive got a 01 SS Camaro and Im seriously considering getting something more "practical" for my daily driver. Ive been looking at the Lexus IS300. A good low mileage used one costs about $22000. Im guessing thats more than the Scion though?

jrocc1212 · 10-05-04, 01:46

Defin etely used and certified. Someone else would have already taken the fall on depreciation on the thing.

Dale DeSteno · 10-05-04, 03:29

Honda Element might be another one to take a look at. I was looking at their reviews on Cars.com the other day and they have very high marks....and they are quite gentle on gas.

TW85 HHI · 10-05-04, 05:44

The tC is a neat little car. The front has a little bit of the BMW "shark" styling. Definitely gets my vote for a car in that class.

KevinA · 10-06-04, 09:59

I forgot to mention. Go to www.scionlife.com for more information if you're still considering a tC.

Peter Crowl · 10-06-04, 04:13

If you're thinking Scion..look at MINI. The base Cooper new is $16K or so. They come pretty well equipped.

Peter..in Denver

NavindraLR · 10-06-04, 08:25

the tc is incredible for the price (around 17)... faster that minicooper s (20000 atleast), and blows away civic si's (18)... the whole roof is a sunroof... comes with some sorta pioneer radio, not to mention the engine is the engine that comes in the 4cylinder camry (very reliable)... id love to get one as a second car... mileage should be pretty good