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my budget is 4500 to 5000 USD

 

 

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Mini Cooper (not S)

 

VW Golf GTi

 

Old Honda Civic Hatch

 

Mazda Miata

 

Mazda RX8

 

240sx

 

It would be great if you gave a description of why I should get it.

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Honda Civic - Why you might ask well because it is a Honda. If you take care of the car then it'll last forever damn near.

 

Please don't even consider the RX-8, as a first car it will be a heap of shit. They are good but can be very problematic and because of the rotary engine I doubt many garages will even look at it. That is the case here in the UK, the only time they seem to take them in is when routine servicing or repairs are needed but if that engine needs taking apart for any reason then most don't touch it.

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So you're getting a used car?

Hyundai Genesis Coupe for days.

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I wouldnt get a car with a rotary engine need them changed every so often. so i'd say Golf/Civic

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Honda Civic - Why well because it is a Honda. If you look take care of the car then it'll last forever damn near.

 

Please don't even consider the RX-8, as a first car it will be a heap of shit. They are good but can be very problematic and because of the rotary engine I doubt many garages will even look at it.

Lol my Honda Civic's been going strong for the past 14 years and it's still running! All 14 years of Canadian ice/snow/rain.

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Lol I was gonna say Toyota, buying the car is one thing but maintaining it is something else, look at more than just the initial cost. Otherwise all cars today are good, just look after it and you're golden

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I would go for an old mini cooper the others are going to be insane to insure for your first car also chew more fuel

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The Golf GTI is an awesome daily driver.

 

But most have been driven hard and as a result they aren't that good anymore, if you get one that has a full history, low mileage and has been taken care of then yes they are a very good car but they can be nightmares if they've been neglected.

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Lol my Honda Civic's been going strong for the past 14 years and it's still running! All 14 years of Canadian ice/snow/rain.

 

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But most have been driven hard and as a result they aren't that good anymore, if you get one that has a full history, low mileage and has been taken care of then yes they are a very good car but they can be nightmares if they've been neglected.

That is very true it's hard to fine a decent condition one.

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That is very true it's hard to fine a decent condition one.

 

For me it will be Honda everytime, Civic's are very good but if a bigger car is needed then the Accord is well worth a mention.

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my budget is 4500 to 5000 USD

 

As horrible as this may sound, try saving up a bit more or searching around for a cheap 2nd gen Toyota Prius. It's a great first car. It's super reliable (taxis put over 300,000 miles on them with no issues), easy and relatively cheap to maintain, have enough power without having too much for you to be irresponsible, and of course they save a LOT of gas. You don't realize how much you're saving until you realize 50L of gas lasts you a month.

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get a bicycle 

I got a 2013 Mirra-co Black Label Edition with a cracked frame and I got a fairly good diamondback venom back.

 

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cant find a picture of the stock mirraco

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As horrible as this may sound, try saving up a bit more or searching around for a cheap 2nd gen Toyota Prius. It's a great first car. It's super reliable (taxis put over 300,000 miles on them with no issues), easy and relatively cheap to maintain, have enough power without having too much for you to be irresponsible, and of course they save a LOT of gas. You don't realize how much you're saving until you realize 50L of gas lasts you a month.

No, sorry, but no.

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W Golf GTi for sure. Love those little things!

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For me it will be Honda everytime, Civic's are very good but if a bigger car is needed then the Accord is well worth a mention.

Old Civics and Accords you gotta watch out for the generations that are prone to practically unavoidable tranny issues

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No, sorry, but no.

Where do you live? In a relatively mild area? Somewhere warm? Somewhere that gets lots of snow every year?

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The Honda.

 

First car, don't be too picky. Find some old car a grandma owned and drive it while you save up for a really nice car :)

 

 

I happen to like Volvos..soo......maybe get one? ;)

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Where do you live? In a relatively mild area? Somewhere warm? Somewhere that gets lots of snow every year?

Yup central Pennsylvania, you described it pretty good :P

 

We get fairly warm summers but lots of snow in the winter.

 

But snow wouldnt be a problem for me, my dad has a 98 Jeep Cherokee I would drive to school, and I live in walking distance of the school so I could walk in the winters (which is what I do now)

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Subaru Outback/Legacy? Ford Escape?

Meh, I refuse to buy old Subaru's. Typically teens own them and they dont take care of them properly. They treat the cars like shit, I know Subaru's are really reliable but it comes to a point.

 

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