Respectable cheap cars - General

'tis a shame you're in the wrong continent for a respectable cheap car. [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/268/seatibizasportspecialed.jpg/][IMG]http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/6724/seatibizasportspecialed.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Seat Ibiza [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/860/04shw421909236image1400.jpg/][IMG]http://img860.imageshack.us/img860/4871/04shw421909236image1400.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Peugeot 308 [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/710/fiatpuntoevo.jpg/][IMG]http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/462/fiatpuntoevo.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Fiat Punto Evo [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/843/cnraf2011092011261.jpg/][IMG]http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/7365/cnraf2011092011261.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Chrysler/Dacia Ypsilon

Screw new cars Only things I would ever get in this department are the Volvo 240 or the 90s Honda Civic.

These are probably what I think are the best cars for the price. Fiesta: [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/w30wS.jpg[/IMG] Accent: [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/lKdYA.jpg[/IMG] Fit: [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/P0Zpi.jpg[/IMG]

Honestly, if you want a decent, cheap, and practical new car. Get a Hyundai Sonata. They're honestly not all that bad. My buddy just got one with the 4 cylinder that's rated at I think 180hp, and keeps up with my buddies '05 WRX. Also, their warranty is awesome. EVERYTHING is covered. Want a 5-speed but don't know how to drive one? Get a Hyundai, if you burn the fuck out of that clutch, they'll replace it for free. Blow the motor by not taking care of it or just beating the piss outta it? They'll replace it. [b]FOR FREE[/b]. In my opinion that's worth it. [b]Also,[/b] they have tons of interior room. The only thing I don't like about it is the gas pedal. I don't know if all newer cars have the same gas pedal, but I don't like it. Push it down, instead of in. Messes with me.

[QUOTE=Second-gear-of-mgear;33957676]but the build quality is Chevy small car bad.[/QUOTE]Oh god no.

[QUOTE=Supernam;34084743]My buddy just got one with the 4 cylinder that's rated at I think 180hp, and keeps up with my buddies '05 WRX.[/QUOTE] Not being an asshole or nitpicky or anything, buuuuuut I don't think so. I want a car with a warranty, though...

Part of why US compacts look ugly is because of crash regulations and stuff forcing awkward proportions. Compare the US Honda Fit to the JDM Honda Fit, for example: [img]http://i.imgur.com/qGuK2.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/rUG0V.jpg[/img] Also for whatever reason, for every frowny car sold overseas they make it look smiley for the US market.

[QUOTE=Penis Colada;34156523]Part of why US compacts look ugly is because of crash regulations and stuff forcing awkward proportions. Compare the US Honda Fit to the JDM Honda Fit, for example: [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/qGuK2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/rUG0V.jpg[/IMG] Also for whatever reason, for every frowny car sold overseas they make it look smiley for the US market.[/QUOTE] Those are actually not the same car. The first one is a Fit Sport in the US, while the second is the standard Fit. The only difference between markets that I can see is the indicators.

[QUOTE=teslacoil;34156539]Those are actually not the same car. The first one is a Fit Sport in the US, while the second is the standard Fit. The only difference between markets that I can see is the indicators.[/QUOTE] The front overhang on the US (orange) one is much longer, note the distance between headlight and side window. Much longer on the US one. [img]http://i.imgur.com/AzW3R.jpg[/img]

Have they announced a new model yet? If they have, it's Honda so it will probably be slightly more square with some more plastic inside.

[QUOTE=Mister_Jack;34156475]Not being an asshole or nitpicky or anything, buuuuuut I don't think so.[/QUOTE] I said it keeps up, not blows the doors off of. My buddies WRX pulls about half a car from 40 to around 100, then starts pulling more. To me, that's keeping up with a WRX. It's not like stock WRX's are extremely fast anyways.

[QUOTE=Siminov;33968235]Screw new cars Only things I would ever get in this department are the Volvo 240 or the 90s Honda Civic.[/QUOTE] four dumbs? Really? Wow, have an agree

[QUOTE=Second-gear-of-mgear;34159049]Have they announced a new model yet? If they have, it's Honda so it will probably be slightly more square with some more plastic inside.[/QUOTE] They'll probably add a mouth to the back like the new Accord Coupe concept [img]http://i.imgur.com/BhWtj.jpg[/img]

Thought that was a sports-crossover.

[QUOTE=Supernam;34084743]Honestly, if you want a decent, cheap, and practical new car. Get a Hyundai Sonata. They're honestly not all that bad. My buddy just got one with the 4 cylinder that's rated at I think 180hp, and keeps up with my buddies '05 WRX. Also, their warranty is awesome. EVERYTHING is covered. Want a 5-speed but don't know how to drive one? Get a Hyundai, if you burn the fuck out of that clutch, they'll replace it for free. Blow the motor by not taking care of it or just beating the piss outta it? They'll replace it. [b]FOR FREE[/b]. In my opinion that's worth it. [b]Also,[/b] they have tons of interior room. The only thing I don't like about it is the gas pedal. I don't know if all newer cars have the same gas pedal, but I don't like it. Push it down, instead of in. Messes with me.[/QUOTE] Just because you can still see the other car does not mean you are "keeping up" just sayin.

While it isn't new, it's cheap like any other old Honda: [img]http://www.chrysler-insight.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Honda-del-Sol-3.jpg[/img] The way it looks is hit or miss with most people, though.

[QUOTE=n0cturni;34173800]While it isn't new, it's cheap like any other old Honda: [img]http://www.chrysler-insight.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Honda-del-Sol-3.jpg[/img] The way it looks is hit or miss with most people, though.[/QUOTE] I prefer the facelift version [img]http://www.ftlracing.com/members/veris/delsol2.jpg[/img] The nostrils always bugged me.

What are those nostrils for anyway?

Auxillary headlights (Basically fog lights)

[QUOTE=n0cturni;34173800]While it isn't new, it's cheap like any other old Honda: [img]http://www.chrysler-insight.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Honda-del-Sol-3.jpg[/img] The way it looks is hit or miss with most people, though.[/QUOTE] I've always thought you took it up the ass or vagina if you drove those. They just look like it to me.

[QUOTE=Penis Colada;34156523]Part of why US compacts look ugly is because of crash regulations and stuff forcing awkward proportions. Compare the US Honda Fit to the JDM Honda Fit, for example: [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/qGuK2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/rUG0V.jpg[/IMG] Also for whatever reason, for every frowny car sold overseas they make it look smiley for the US market.[/QUOTE] First: Chimpmunk unleashed Second: every Chimpmunk movie ever Thanks a fucking lot Penis, I can never look at cars the same way anymore :v: Which one is more crash safe? The second right? [editline]12th January 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=n0cturni;34173800]While it isn't new, it's cheap like any other old Honda: [IMG]http://www.chrysler-insight.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Honda-del-Sol-3.jpg[/IMG] The way it looks is hit or miss with most people, though.[/QUOTE] The mom of a friend of mine had one of those in black. It was really cool and she was actually hot, or at the very least a rich dressing MILF. Then switched to a Peugeot 206 for a bigger trunk because of their business and stuff. Then business went down the shitter, and now she has the 206 with a really bad looking bonnet, with the paint peeling off.

The Peugeot 206... Never understood why it was in Need for Speed Underground 2.

[QUOTE=bradley;34177341]The Peugeot 206... Never understood why it was in Need for Speed Underground 2.[/QUOTE] Chav culture in the UK.

[QUOTE=bradley;34177341]The Peugeot 206... Never understood why it was in Need for Speed Underground 2.[/QUOTE] Maybe to provide a 'Euro hot hatch' for those that're into Euro cars. Problem is, the 206 is pretty shit...

[QUOTE=sam.clarke;34177684]Chav culture in the UK.[/QUOTE] Couldn't have said it better really.

I actually really like the CRZ [img]http://reviews.cnet.com/i/bto/20100111/Honda_CR-Z-2_617x329.jpg[/img]

Hardly cheap though.

[QUOTE=Supernam;34084743]Honestly, if you want a decent, cheap, and practical new car. Get a Hyundai Sonata. They're honestly not all that bad. My buddy just got one with the 4 cylinder that's rated at I think 180hp, and keeps up with my buddies '05 WRX. Also, their warranty is awesome. EVERYTHING is covered. Want a 5-speed but don't know how to drive one? Get a Hyundai, if you burn the fuck out of that clutch, they'll replace it for free. Blow the motor by not taking care of it or just beating the piss outta it? They'll replace it. [b]FOR FREE[/b]. In my opinion that's worth it. [b]Also,[/b] they have tons of interior room. The only thing I don't like about it is the gas pedal. I don't know if all newer cars have the same gas pedal, but I don't like it. Push it down, instead of in. Messes with me.[/QUOTE] I have to agree, sonatas are really nice for the price, and their motors have a good amount of pep to them too.

[QUOTE=bradley;34180774]Hardly cheap though.[/QUOTE] I'm sure they'll be a bit cheaper a year or two from now.

I don't know, Hybrids hold their value alright it seems.