ottoman141516
Top Priorities/Features Required:
Stylish Exterior/Interior
Bluetooth Streaming Audio
Sunroof
Fog Lights
Cruise Control
4 wheel disc brakes
folding 60/40 rear seats
Cheap to maintain/easy to find parts
power driver seat
Would like to have, but not deal breakers:
Smart key access/push button start
cooled seats
rear air vents
Projector Beam Headlights
HID headlights (I can install these myself)
Hello all,
Looking for a fun to drive (car enthusiast here), yet pratical and fuel efficient used car. I currently drive a 2003 Corolla that my sister bought new and gave to me that has 195,000 miles on it. it runs great, but it is really underpowered on my hilly commute and only has a 4 speed automatic so I find myself pushing my pedal to the ground just to get up to 60mph. It's also starting to make weird noises, so I want to be prepared in case it dies on me. I live in LA, go to school in Pomona and work in Fullerton so I need a car that is fuel efficient and comfortable, I usually can jump into any car and drive off so seats aren't usually a problem for me unless they are immediately uncomfortable. But i am short 5'7, 5"8 on a good day and have a wide body frame. The above features are features that I would really like to have in a car, but some are features that I would love, but are not really necessary.
As a young guy, I want something stylish, nothing too conservative. I tend to steer towards more sporty and curvy designs. I also love having a lot of tech and features in my car, so the more features available, the better. I like midsize sedans because they provide me the chance to grow into them, compact sedans are cool too since it's me and my fiance right now but sometimes I drive 5 people.
Checked out via the internet:
2014+ Mazda6
2013+ Fusion
2013+ Altima
2012+ Camry SE V6
2011+ Sonata
2010-11, 2013+ Civic
2011+ Elantra
2012+ Mazda3 with Skyactiv
2012+ Cruze
2010+ Golf TDI/Jetta TDI
2012+ Focus
If y'all have any tips on which models are great or which ones I need to avoid, I'll gladly hear them! Any tips welcome, I need to narrow down these options! I know people say, just to go test drive the vehicles, but I want to be well versed in each of these vehicles before going to dealers to test drive.
Preferred Bodystyle(s): Hatch / Sedan
Car Needs: Fun toy / Long trips / Errands about town / Family transporter / Daily commuter
Primary Driver(s): Short driver / New driver
Need minimum of 5 seats
Will consider both new and used cars
Maximum mileage: 60000
Maximum age: 5 years
Maximum price: US $ 25000
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