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NEPTR
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Hey Newschoolers this is probably a repost but who cares...

anyways Im in the market for a new car and my budget is 15,000, any suggestions for cars would be greatly appreciated, I live in the mountains so awd is a must

thanks guys!
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Charlie_Kelly
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wrxstievo. ull get mad titties
11 years ago
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SFB
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XC70
11 years ago
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iH8pow
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You don't need AWD, you need two sets of tires. A FWD with snowies will do you great.
11 years ago
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JTCasper540_MN
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get a shaggin wagon
11 years ago
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.FRY.
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an old volvo. they last forever.
11 years ago
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NEPTR
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Granite_Statewrxstievo. ull get mad titties


if i could afford that i wouldn't need help finding a car
11 years ago
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Daph
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.FRY.an old volvo. they last forever.


Yea and they cost an arm and a leg to fix. German cars are nice and fun to drive but a nightmare if they break down. If you have a budget for repairs then buy german but if you would rather have something that is cheap to fix when it breaks go japanese. There's lots of nice subies in your price range out there. I just got an xterra for dirt cheap and they're fun cars too. You can find newer ones for around 10k easily
11 years ago
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BROLF
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subaru impreza hatchback, you could find a pretty new one under 15k
11 years ago
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iFlip
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This may get laughed at but I strongly feel that the best value in a new car is a Honda Fit. It's not exactly the "manliest" car but it has some outstanding features:

40 mpg
Seats fold completely flat so it is perfect to sleep in, super easy to move stuff with (I've put large furniture in a friend's)
Great resale
Very reliable/few things to go wrong

I intend to purchase one as my next car. There are not many manuals to be found but it is worth it to order one/have your dealer get you one. Brand new it comes in at your price point: $15,525. You aren't going to be streetracing in it but you should at least consider it.
11 years ago
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ohboy
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11 years ago
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Kekambas.
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Saab 9-3
11 years ago
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LoathesRaisins
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How much snow do you get?
11 years ago
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RockNRollNghtClb
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i have an xc70 and the problems are endless
11 years ago
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theabortionator
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iFlipThis may get laughed at but I strongly feel that the best value in a new car is a Honda Fit. It's not exactly the "manliest" car but it has some outstanding features:

40 mpg
Seats fold completely flat so it is perfect to sleep in, super easy to move stuff with (I've put large furniture in a friend's)
Great resale
Very reliable/few things to go wrong

I intend to purchase one as my next car. There are not many manuals to be found but it is worth it to order one/have your dealer get you one. Brand new it comes in at your price point: $15,525. You aren't going to be streetracing in it but you should at least consider it.


LOL
11 years ago
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HolySchimmel
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I'd go with a family van ;) They're not cool, but cheap, offer lots of space, good mpg and you can still go decently fast (I have no problem going 160-170 km/h in our seat alhambra over longer distances)
11 years ago
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maximiliaan
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YoungDaphYea and they cost an arm and a leg to fix. German cars are nice and fun to drive but a nightmare if they break down. If you have a budget for repairs then buy german but if you would rather have something that is cheap to fix when it breaks go japanese. There's lots of nice subies in your price range out there. I just got an xterra for dirt cheap and they're fun cars too. You can find newer ones for around 10k easily


cause volvo is a typical german car
11 years ago
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Brule.
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Honda CR-V or Honda Element
11 years ago
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theabortionator
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HolySchimmelI'd go with a family van ;) They're not cool, but cheap, offer lots of space, good mpg and you can still go decently fast (I have no problem going 160-170 km/h in our seat alhambra over longer distances)


Can people read? he's got a 15k budget. He doesn't need the beater car that you on and you think is awesome because it's the only car you've driven.
11 years ago
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louie.mirags
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You mean a new used car right? More bang for your buck!
11 years ago
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Charlie_Kelly
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YoungDaphYea and they cost an arm and a leg to fix. German cars are nice and fun to drive but a nightmare if they break down. If you have a budget for repairs then buy german but if you would rather have something that is cheap to fix when it breaks go japanese. There's lots of nice subies in your price range out there. I just got an xterra for dirt cheap and they're fun cars too. You can find newer ones for around 10k easily


1. Volvo is not German

2. If you actually perform basic maintenance "German"cars will last forever

3. Subies suck, they are rust buckets

4. I only had three points
11 years ago
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.Hugo.
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I dont get why people even ask this question in ns anymore
11 years ago
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HamFaceGirl
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theabortionatorCan people read? he's got a 15k budget. He doesn't need the beater car that you on and you think is awesome because it's the only car you've driven.


Your grammar is terrible. What did you get on the sats?

Also op, I would suggest a jeep. Hella reliable, gets the chicks, and you look cool doing it
11 years ago
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Laurent.
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15K is enough to drive the automotive perfection otherwise known as the:

11 years ago
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Blurst
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omnidata15K is enough to drive the automotive perfection otherwise known as the:



It was only a matter of time until you showed up.
11 years ago
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KravtZ
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iFlipThis may get laughed at but I strongly feel that the best value in a new car is a Honda Fit. It's not exactly the "manliest" car but it has some outstanding features:

40 mpg
Seats fold completely flat so it is perfect to sleep in, super easy to move stuff with (I've put large furniture in a friend's)
Great resale
Very reliable/few things to go wrong

I intend to purchase one as my next car. There are not many manuals to be found but it is worth it to order one/have your dealer get you one. Brand new it comes in at your price point: $15,525. You aren't going to be streetracing in it but you should at least consider it.


100% Agree with this statement. OP Why buy a used car that will last half as long just to "look cool" and get something nicer and with a higher chance of breaking down. 15k gets you a brand spankin new fit which are not to bad actually. Reliability is through the roof and it will last for years and maintain a decent sell value.

Or you could search for a decent used car. 15k will get you something nice maybe search for a couple year old car to maximize depreciation and minimize miles
11 years ago
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THEE_wizard
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I found a turquoise 96 Jeep Cherokee with a 4" lift; perfect interior, one small dent in the back(hardly even noticeable because of where it is) for only 3k. Sometimes you just get lucky because most I looked at were beat to crap and over 9k. But I would suggest a 94-01 Jeep Cherokee. They are really reliable and not hella expensive.
11 years ago
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Titus69
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iFlipThis may get laughed at but I strongly feel that the best value in a new car is a Honda Fit. It's not exactly the "manliest" car but it has some outstanding features:

40 mpg
Seats fold completely flat so it is perfect to sleep in, super easy to move stuff with (I've put large furniture in a friend's)
Great resale
Very reliable/few things to go wrong

I intend to purchase one as my next car. There are not many manuals to be found but it is worth it to order one/have your dealer get you one. Brand new it comes in at your price point: $15,525. You aren't going to be streetracing in it but you should at least consider it.


I drove my friends moms fit and its so damn fun to use, the clutch engagement and gear lever is perfect and the almost bucket like seats are comfy as hell
11 years ago
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crimeenthusiast
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Get a certified pre-owned car from a dealership. 15k gets you a nice car thats only a few years old.

Also, cheap car that needs repairs alot but is cheap to repair isnt better than a more expensive car that needs repairs less but costs more to repair.
11 years ago
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louie.mirags
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KravtZ100% Agree with this statement. OP Why buy a used car that will last half as long just to "look cool" and get something nicer and with a higher chance of breaking down. 15k gets you a brand spankin new fit which are not to bad actually. Reliability is through the roof and it will last for years and maintain a decent sell value.

Or you could search for a decent used car. 15k will get you something nice maybe search for a couple year old car to maximize depreciation and minimize miles


You say why get a
11 years ago
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louie.mirags
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KravtZ100% Agree with this statement. OP Why buy a used car that will last half as long just to "look cool" and get something nicer and with a higher chance of breaking down. 15k gets you a brand spankin new fit which are not to bad actually. Reliability is through the roof and it will last for years and maintain a decent sell value.

Or you could search for a decent used car. 15k will get you something nice maybe search for a couple year old car to maximize depreciation and minimize miles


Whoops... You say to get a used car then recommend one? But, if saving money on a car is looking cool then I'm down! Plenty reasons to buy a used car..
11 years ago
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howlongcanausern
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honda with some studless snows. anything german/fancy/cool will suck ass when you have to repair it.

don't buy a used forced induction vehicle (turbo/supercharger). just dont.
11 years ago
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TurquoiseGrizzly
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JEEP. I loooove my jeep ND IT'S MY SECOND ONE AND WILL NEVER GET ANOTHER VEHICLE. but if I did, it's be a SUBARU HATCHBACK WRX STI.

sooo. Jeep. or Subaru
11 years ago
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J.D.
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theabortionatorCan people read? he's got a 15k budget. He doesn't need the beater car that you on and you think is awesome because it's the only car you've driven.


Hahahaha every car thread on this forum. OP, where do you live, it makes a big difference as to what you can get for that amount.
11 years ago
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Mr.Mitten
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THEE_wizardI found a turquoise 96 Jeep Cherokee with a 4" lift; perfect interior, one small dent in the back(hardly even noticeable because of where it is) for only 3k. Sometimes you just get lucky because most I looked at were beat to crap and over 9k. But I would suggest a 94-01 Jeep Cherokee. They are really reliable and not hella expensive.


I don't know about this. I've had two friends with older Jeep Cherokee's. One of them has had tons of problems for the past year. And my other friend's Cherokee's engine just blew randomly one day. So i wouldn't really call them really reliable.
11 years ago
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steezbox
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iFlipThis may get laughed at but I strongly feel that the best value in a new car is a Honda Fit. It's not exactly the "manliest" car but it has some outstanding features:

40 mpg
Seats fold completely flat so it is perfect to sleep in, super easy to move stuff with (I've put large furniture in a friend's)
Great resale
Very reliable/few things to go wrong

I intend to purchase one as my next car. There are not many manuals to be found but it is worth it to order one/have your dealer get you one. Brand new it comes in at your price point: $15,525. You aren't going to be streetracing in it but you should at least consider it.


I love that car. My parents own one, and top of all that you said, I honestly find it pretty easy and fun to drive. It feels pretty small and compact. Awesome car.
11 years ago
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TurquoiseGrizzly
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Mr.MittenI don't know about this. I've had two friends with older Jeep Cherokee's. One of them has had tons of problems for the past year. And my other friend's Cherokee's engine just blew randomly one day. So i wouldn't really call them really reliable.


With Mr. Mitten with the old style GC's. And usually when they already have modifications done to them it's not smart to buy unless it's a dealer or came stock. My jeep is an 07 4 door and I have no problems other than calibration got out of sync when I got my lift and tires. Other than that jeeps last a very long time.
11 years ago
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skiersupreme
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get a frickin miata dudehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5uf-DlVPcs
11 years ago
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cool_name
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skiersupremeget a frickin miata dudehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5uf-DlVPcs


Miata
is
always
the
answer

with snows on mine I took It skiing last year no problem
11 years ago
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NEPTR
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J.D.Hahahaha every car thread on this forum. OP, where do you live, it makes a big difference as to what you can get for that amount.

I live near vail so i have been mainly looking near here and in denver.
11 years ago
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TurquoiseGrizzly
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KBoneI live near vail so i have been mainly looking near here and in denver.


Once again. Jeep. Can't beat 4WD and you look good doing it. Nowhere you can't go without a jeep.
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Espen519
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YoungDaphYea and they cost an arm and a leg to fix. German cars are nice and fun to drive but a nightmare if they break down. If you have a budget for repairs then buy german but if you would rather have something that is cheap to fix when it breaks go japanese. There's lots of nice subies in your price range out there. I just got an xterra for dirt cheap and they're fun cars too. You can find newer ones for around 10k easily

Volvos aren't German you dweeb, an they also last a super long time if you take care of them. I have a 99 S70 and love it. All I need is chains and I'm set for winter.
11 years ago
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Espen519
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But get an XC70, they are baller
11 years ago
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yuck
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ive always been a fan of the second generation forester. with a budget like yours, you could get a fucking dope one and still have some money left over. they made like 5 different versions of it at one point so surely you could find something cool if youre into that. it will probably give you fewer headaches than the xc70 would as well. you can get one with a TURBO FUCK YEAH TURBO
11 years ago
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ryano
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5 door Mazda 3, 6 speed.
11 years ago
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SamMcChesney
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Try to pickup a wrx hatch for around 13k and use the other 2k to make it really nice.
11 years ago
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*DUMBCAN*
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80's Bentley ~8k. $7k restore/repair. It's really impractical and drives like an icebreaker, but it's worth it for the bitches. Do it cos #yolo.
11 years ago
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Drail
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find a nice tacoma extended cab/long box, somewhere around the early 2000's. Spend the left over money on the best sled you can find.
11 years ago
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Randy_Quench
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Granite_State1. Volvo is not German

2. If you actually perform basic maintenance "German"cars will last forever

3. Subies suck, they are rust buckets

4. I only had three points




says the german car owner who has never owned a subaru/other japanese car.
11 years ago
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Titus69
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Randy_Quenchsays the german car owner who has never owned a subaru/other japanese car.


Hes right, subarus arent that good, I spoke with a rally driver this summer about it and how the late 90s to early 2000's would just corrode. Also Volvo is clearly Italian :)
11 years ago
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cool_name
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GrizzlyBurrOnce again. Jeep. Can't beat 4WD and you look good doing it. Nowhere you can't go without a jeep.


nowhere you cant go without a jeep......wouldnt that mean nowhere you can go with a jeep?
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