If you just need basic, no-frills transportation from Point A to Point B, /co-sign on Civic. My DD has 300+ k on the original engine and drivetrain, still runs like a champ.

The bare-bones, base model Nissan Versa might also be an option. Base model, no extras at a dealership out here started at 10k on the sticker. O_O Again, for an econo-bucket, hard price to beat.

sat in a versa once, i preferred my chevy aveo...

Im shopping around as well. My budget/needs are about the same. Ive been looking at Impalas mostly. Going to monitor this thread for more ideas.

impalas are getting a major overhaul for the 2014 version...not that you're looking to buy new or anything but keep it in mind

if it were my money and I was looking at something reliable/sporty-ish/nice looking I'd go with (but not limited to): Maxima, TSX or TL, newest gen civic SI, A4, 2010+ v6 mustang (a bit out of your range but this is the year they overhauled the mustang), WRX

edit: the one car I'd die for right now is a BRZ/FR-S though

This post was edited by Tylenol on Feb 19 2013 11:27pm

I have been looking at Mustangs a little bit. Do you think the v8s arent worth the money?

17kish or less is what im looking to spend.

get the v8 definatly v8 or bust with any of the modern day muscle cars the v6 ones are not really worth it

2006 impala ss with ls4 5.3l v8

I found an 07 ss with 35k miles for 15 earlier today.



Ok

Any car from 2008 and up should last 3 years... You can literally buy the first well cared for 2008+ and likely be fine if you keep it up well.

I own a 2007 Mustang GT and I wills ay that if you are looking at them, dont waste your time with the V6. My GT feels slow as can be and it puts down about 300RWHP. The ONLY benefit to the v6 is cheaper insurance. Gas wont be that much different, V6 looks worse, performs worse, etc.

And if it helps my 07 was about half of what your max budget is and i bought it in 09 or so. You can find one in your range fairly easily imo.

This post was edited by AXIS on Feb 20 2013 04:14am

I haven't had a chance to look at one close up yet. How roomy are they in the back?

Also do you know about how much the difference in insurance would be between an 8 and a 6?

This post was edited by asdzx2 on Feb 20 2013 09:55am