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« on: October 07, 2005, 12:04:32 pm » |
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Here's the deal: I was originally going to get the Mazda6 Hatch but all the '05s with manual tranny are sold  and I don't like the '06 styling refresh. Please suggest an alterative, I have 3 criterias - must be fun to drive, 4+ doors and has a low cost of ownership (i.e. reliable, insurance, gas). I'm will to spend $35k OTR (in Ontario) or ~$25k used. Suggestions please.
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« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2005, 12:07:37 pm » |
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So about $28k MSRP than new? Hmmmmm |
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« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2005, 12:09:27 pm » |
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Jetta 2.0T  |
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« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2005, 12:10:23 pm » |
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I say $30-32k before taxes. Haggle room |
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« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2005, 12:16:49 pm » |
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You expect to get $4k off  |
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« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2005, 12:23:42 pm » |
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You expect to get $4k off No, I expect to get 5%. All rough estimates here: $32k - 5% = ~$30k ($2000 off) $30k x 1.15 (GST, PST) = ~$35k Am I being too optimistic here? Of course there's anywhere between $500-1500 for PDI/Freight, air taxes, etc. |
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« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2005, 12:25:49 pm » |
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Jetta 2.0T I thought VWs were generally not reliable. Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into it. |
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« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2005, 12:45:23 pm » |
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I think that's a little optimistic, depending on what you buy, dealers make around 7% it would be tough to get 5% off. |
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« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2005, 12:51:14 pm » |
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Base Legacy? |
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« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2005, 02:27:00 pm » |
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I'll sell you my previously enjoyed (but pampered) 2000 Audi A4 for $25K.  It fits all your criteria. |
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« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2005, 05:52:13 pm » |
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Fun =(Low insurance+high fuel mileage) Error… .does not equate. WRX for $35k  |
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« Reply #11 on: October 11, 2005, 02:47:43 pm » |
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Acura RSX, Mazda6 are fun to drive, cheap to insure (at least for me), and get decent fuel mileage.
Subarus I like but they don't offer sunroof on their lower end models. |
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« Reply #12 on: October 19, 2005, 01:50:06 pm » |
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You can always put a hole in the roof if you want. Heck, c'mon over now and I'll fire up the chainsaw. |
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« Reply #13 on: October 19, 2005, 03:07:27 pm » |
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I would scope the Jetta 2.0T too. Cloth, roof, HIDs, and 6-spd manual or 6-spd DSG for $30-31. Leather about $33. |
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« Reply #14 on: October 19, 2005, 03:12:34 pm » |
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Jetta 2.0T I thought VWs were generally not reliable. Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into it. VWs not reliable? It all depends on who you speak with. My 94 Golf GTI never had any major problem. Only things I changed on the car was regular maintenance items (besides the wiper arm motor which was nothing). Has almost 200k kms on it's original alternator, waterpump, etc, etc. Plus, with the new Jetta you'll get 4 years warranty and don't forget the 200hp Turbo with 6spd tranny  |
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« Reply #15 on: October 19, 2005, 03:17:07 pm » |
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The all-new Dodge Charger? |
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« Reply #16 on: October 19, 2005, 03:26:22 pm » |
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Yeah, really depends what you're after. At $28G's+ there's lots of variety.
Girl I know picked up a Charger and she loves it! I'm supposed to get a ride (and if lucky drive it) this week-end.
I think Charger's a little big and brute for what Darth is after, but it's a heck of a lot of car for reasonable money.
I'm surprised you don't like the updated 6 Sport. From photos I thought it wasn't to my liking, but in person I quite liked. It's not really a HUGE change. |
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« Reply #17 on: October 19, 2005, 05:26:52 pm » |
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RWD + 190Hp for $28k, what's not to like except for it's size. Nearly a foot longer then the most midsizes. |
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« Reply #18 on: October 19, 2005, 05:35:11 pm » |
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you could get a mighty fleet of Ladas! |
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« Reply #19 on: October 19, 2005, 06:20:30 pm » |
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