$20K Car

[PipFunatUT]

Jetta TDI... same/better (if you drive a lot of hw miles) mileage then a hybrid and will run forever. Plus you will not have to replace the expensive *** hybrid batteries every 5-7 years.

 

[oak forest horn]

I have a Jetta and have had little to no problems with it. VW's have extreamly high repair cost as most parts have to come from Germany. If it were my sister I would go with a Honda Civic or Accord. Both are nice cars that will never leave her stranded on the side of the road at night.

 

[DallasCMD]

I also have a Mazda3 Sedan with 2.3L motor. Great car. I don't know if Mazda still has the bumper to bumper 5yr/50k warranty that mine has but from what I know (outside of the Korean car warranties) that's pretty good nowadays (although I haven't had to use it yet).

 

[Seattle Husker]

In reply to:

---

---

 

[blueglasshorse]

A used Nissan Maxima. I put 325,000 miles on my last one over 10 years w/o any major problems.

I finally sold it and got another one.

 

[jcazes]

In reply to:

---

---

 

[Gadfly]

I don’t know about Lexus, but I’ve been a lifelong Toyota owner. Toyota quality has gone down the shitter the past few years. Hyundai is now king of the cheap, quality car market.

 

[TXHookem]

I agree with buying a car that is 1-2 years old - you can get a better car and let someone else eat the depreciation.

 

[Texanne]

KIAs are good cars. We are driving our second and third KIAs and we love them. No problems whatsoever. And a great warranty.

As someone who drove Hondas when they first came out with the Civic in the 70s, I can tell you that KIA and Hyundai right now are where Honda, Toyota and Nissan were 30 years ago. Quality cars with low prices that run like champs.

 

[Seattle Husker]

In reply to:

---

---

 

[Bustahyman]

Toyota Corolla

Got the wife the S model for $20,000 drive out.

37 MPG, Vehicle Stability Control, cruise, floor mats, wheel upgrade, with spoiler, sunroof, and XM.