My wife recently totaled her '02 Civic EX and has to get another car. She really refuses to get a domestic car, and wants something as efficient in gas with the same amenities and price range, so I guess we have to look for another Civic (what she is leaning toward) or maybe a Corolla. I told her to consider a mazda3, but I dont think she is interested.

Any suggestions out there?

I offered her to take my 8, but she hates driving a stick, and then again I'd be out of a car:-)

I guess I am going to be strolling over to the Honda dealer. Does anyone know if getting invoice on a 08 Civic is possible?


thanks,
Alex

Dont get a Horolla LOL they are to big VS the Honda. Get the new 4 door Honda if anything. I would try to talk her into a Mazda 3 or 6. Good luck!

get her a mazda 3!

get her a mazda 3!

+1 to that! It was rated higher than both of them.

tell her she can't get the Honda unless she drives the 3

The Nissan GT-R is coming around soon. Tell her to take the train until then.

ditto for the 3. it's got some good ratings all around.

Does it have to be dealership new, or are you also looking at used cars?

Brand new
Honda civic
Toyota corrola (matrix is a corolla too)
Mazda 3
Nissan versa


Used for the same price
BMW - high maintenance price, but great car
99+ Miata - 2 seater, but SUPER good value used
Lexus IS300 - Personal favorite (2jz-ge FTW!!!!!)
<------ my avatar is my girl with her MR-s, and as you can see . . she loves it

My wife has a Lexus is250 (smaller 6 cyl) and my daughter a Mazda6 (with a 4-banger). They each very much enjoy them.

Tell her if she wants to be picky, she can buy her own car.

Obviously spoken by a man who isn't married, or hasn't been/doesn't expect to be for long. ;)

Tell her if she wants to be picky, she can buy her own car.

mazda6 FTW!
http://www.autounleashed.com/images/mazda_6.jpg

the new altima sedan looks very good, wont consumer report car of the year over the new accord. the 4 cylinder is a great cheap sporty family car.

thanks for the suggestions, she is insisting on a Coupe Civic EX. I've been talking to the dealers and am coming close to a deal. They are pretty much giving me invoice price for one, but I am trying my hardest to get a better price than that:-) It seems like they just might budge, so we have to see. I wanted her to go test drive a Mazda3, so I will see if I can get her in one.

I wanted to have a looksee at the altima coupe, but that might be out of her price range (she is the one paying for it):-)

I will update.

yea, small, cheap and save gas. just get a civic. since she is not looking for anything for spirit driving