Need to get another car for daily use Any suggestions
The 8 costing me to much to run so i was thinking of getting something very economical
what do you guys suggest i get about $25k want something new and very very low fuel consumption sick of adding every few days phillip |
Toyota Corolla?
Reliable, handles ok, performs ok with the VVTi engine, good quality construction. Mazda 3? Seems to be getting good reviews, not a bad looking machine ... I travel for business a lot, and usually hire cars in this class (Corolla, Focus, Pulsar, Lancer etc.) and the Corolla is the nicest one to drive. |
The Mazda 3's have similar tail lights as the 8, having a set might not be so bad :)
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Honda Jazz :D
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maybe the new volvo s40.... not sure if thats in the price range, but seems like a nice car
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Mazda 3 - great match IMHO.
John |
I'm not sure whether I understand the basic argument: you want to put out $25k to save how much per week by driving a more economical car? How much would you make by investing the $25k? You still want to insure and rego the RX-8 as well, I presume. How does depreciating two cars fit in? What does your economic model look like?
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A mini moke.................you can hose it out when it gets dirty.........
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Labrat, wisdom only comes with age!........
Yep, you hit the nail right on the head. I totally agree with you! Joe |
Honda jazz VTI S 1.5 LTR
6.5 PER 100KM guaranteed As much fun as the RX8 and economical , get the 7 speed auto great fun cheers michael |
if u want economical get PRIUS2 =D
fuel comsumption of 4L/100km compared to 12L+/100km for RX-8. plus u are doing favour about pollution problem. downside, 2months+ waiting list I heard? around 40k? |
i was thinking of something like a smart
to answer labrat question, it will also be a present for my other half so that why i need to get another car. She can't drive my car, stall it every second light.. lol... |
not understanding what you mean by too much to run? So if you spend $25K on another car this is a cheaper solution? $25K buys alot of gas.
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Originally posted by Lock & Load Honda jazz VTI S 1.5 LTR 6.5 PER 100KM guaranteed As much fun as the RX8 and economical , get the 7 speed auto great fun cheers michael $25K is very hard to think of a gun new car. I am thinking stretching to $31K to a Mazda 3 SP23 Honda Jazz VTi has rear drum. Have you consider Citroen C3? It is be more than your budget Barina SRi may be old but a very good car! I still think Mazda 3 is still a very very good buy. |
Notwithstanding the economic arguments (which make sense)...
Get Mrs. 8A8Y 8 to learn to operate a clutch, or... I have owned 3 x 323 Astina's and the Mazda 6 we currently have. So I have been a happy Mazda owner. For the price, probably go for the '3. But hey - I am obvuisly biased. From a novelty POV, I would like to try the Prius, but I am traditionally not a Toyota buyer. Cheers, Hymee. |
I reckon it is good...
One workmate saying to another, "Oh my god the phone is nearly dead. I need to charge my phone now. Lucky I have my charger in the car." The other said, "I have a charger for my Prius plugged in as well" |
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For pure milage the Toyota Hybrid Prius and any VW TDI will fit the bill. Moderately priced, very high milage, long range and comfortable. I drove a friend's new Prius last weekend, it is a nice car, more solid and comfortable than I expected, he claims he is getting 50+mpg in mostly highway driving. My brother has a TDI Jetta, also nice but a little more spartan, and it doesn't ride, shake, or lumber up to speed like the deisels of old. If your primarily going straight down the highway then you'll only miss a little of the fun the 8 provides.
I love my 8 too, but stopping every 5 days for gas does suck. |
Originally posted by Original A bicycle |
If it has to be auto I'd go the CVT Jazz - they're ummm delightful! I've never met a Mazda auto I've liked.
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Subaru WRX, Ford Focus SVT or Mazda 3s would all be good choices.
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Originally posted by ALMOST8IT For pure milage the Toyota Hybrid Prius and any VW TDI will fit the bill. Moderately priced, very high milage, long range and comfortable. I drove a friend's new Prius last weekend, it is a nice car, more solid and comfortable than I expected, he claims he is getting 50+mpg in mostly highway driving. My brother has a TDI Jetta, also nice but a little more spartan, and it doesn't ride, shake, or lumber up to speed like the deisels of old. If your primarily going straight down the highway then you'll only miss a little of the fun the 8 provides. I love my 8 too, but stopping every 5 days for gas does suck. But I agree. Having lived for four years in Europe, a car with any of the new common rail injection and intercooled turbo diesel engines are quite something. I had a Golf GTDI which had a 150bhp diesel and 6 speed box, which managed one 450k cruise through Germany and France in 3 hrs at an average of 140kph AND 6.5L/100K. I believe there are 180 & 200+bhp versions out now. But back to BA8Y 8: I couldn't go past the new Mazda3 SP23, especially given she's such a nice lady ;) |
BABY 8
Theres an article in this months wheels magazine stating that all mazda 3 seem to be having problems with suspensions , they say that MAZDA is aware of it and is getting an answer from head office as to the problem . No offence to Mazda lovers but my wifes Honda jazz will eat the mazda 3 in every department , her car has done over 45,000 km and not one single problem . The Honda JAZZ has one every award possible overseas its a great little /big car . cheers michael |
They are both great car.
I will mod the 3. It is bigger and a bigger engine. Honda Jazz have style and more suited for young ladies like Michael's wife. |
Phil,
Mazda 2 is quite nice, for the price compared to a Jazz you can't beat it. Top model Mazda 2 is right smack on your budget. If you do go a Mazda of some sort, I can hook you up on a good deal. Just MSN me ;) Ed |
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