Car Experts help me out
 

Looking to buy a new car but I can't decide which one...All of the choices are good in a way but have their negatives.

My views
-The Scion TC is sporty, good control, speed, has a nice sound system, good for my age..but the views and the space isn't that great. +It's only 2 door, it'll be a hassle for other passengers to get in and out.

-Toyota Camry 2007, looks better this year, good control/speed, 4 door, good space, but when It gave me an "old" feeling(not for my age)

-Mazda3 is "stylish", 4 door, decent space, good control/speed, but I really don't know much about it.

-The Civic is like the others w/ good mpg but its bland to me for some reason.

Also I googled top selling cars but Scion+mazda was no where to be found even though it's rated quite high on "ranking sites".

I'm open for other recommendations

holy shit, havent seen you post in forever.

go with Scion TC.

I think it was in the Consumer Guide - the Camry had the best rating.

HONDA Civic
good mileage

the scion doesnt look all that leet really if thats a concern. i like the mazda and the civic. i dont like the camry either.

whoever came up with this pos needs to be beaten to death

[img]http://www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/firstdrive/2004/scion.xaxb/04.scion.xb.f34.500.jpg[/img]

Yea u either hate it or love it..

^agreed

with gas milage, civic would probably be your best bet, i drive a '99 civic LX, and it's a great car, but dont know much about the new ones. it's really safe, too

hes talking about the tC sedan tho with that full sunroof thing going on, which is stylish and highly customizable for extra cash

if youre looking for a car that will last, the camry is the way to go

mazda's are sexy too....tough decision

id probs get the mazda or camry...you havent considered a vw at all?

The Cobalt SS will make you more then happy.

[img]http://www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/roadtest/05.chevrolet.cobalt.ss/05.chevrolet.colbalt.ss.f34.500.jpg[/img]

My chick has the mazda 3 with the sport package, leather, low profile tires, bose speaker system, sunroof, etc. 5 speed and very fun to drive.

The rain sense wipers are a cool feature too.

My only gripe (a weak one though) is the road noise but you'll probably have the music cranked up anyways.

Very sexy ride.

just my $.02

致
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camry's are junk, my stepdad has one and the air conditioning broke, as did some belt, total of around 1200$ to fix.

Your criticism sucks.

EDIT: One camry does not represent so many.

[quote="Jin-Roh":c7705]Your criticism sucks.[/quote:c7705]

your face sucks.

I am in the EXACT same position has Toe. Im looking at a car to buy as well. I was thinking of the Mazda 3, Scion TC, 07 Eclipse. Its such a tough decision. Im going with my mom tomorrow to a few dealerships to check them out. Help me out as well guys, PLEASE happy:

Go try a cobalt ss you fool.

What's with you and Chevy? oOo:

[quote="Short Hand":43f85]The Cobalt SS will make you more then happy.

[img]http://www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/roadtest/05.chevrolet.cobalt.ss/05.chevrolet.colbalt.ss.f34.500.jpg[/img][/quote:43f85]ive been seeing those around town and they are pretty sharp.

Scion Tc is made by toyota and toyotas last a really long time.
My uncle used ot have a mazda 3 until a jeep tboned my aunt in it and totaled the car. Its built pretty sturdy, very fast even for a 4 cyl 4 dr sedan, and looks sexy imo.
I would go with the Mazda 3 or Scion TC just because they are more youthful cars, reliable, and still fun.

well since were on the subject of cars, has anyone seen the new dodge caliber? Its starting at like 13,000. Im thinking of getting one of em, sure beats the damn bus n shit

[quote="Jin-Roh":38662]What's with you and Chevy? oOo:[/quote:38662]


GM has made a 180 in the past 5 years, The impala itself took the best mid sized sedan segment of the market, while the cobalt SS is pure speed for the price + all creature comforts for alot less.

How is the performance with the scion tc?

Civic: Bland, labeled as instant rice; even stock, every two blocks you'll see 3, good commuter car but not much for a driving enthusist.

Mazda 3: Good little car, looks ok and has some get up and go when you get on it. Stick is obviously prefered, though the auto does come with the "manual" mode; which has some slow smooth shifts.

Scion TC: I know little about this car other than its a Toyota sub division and god damn can Toyota make a bullet proof engine. Looks sharp stock and has some neat little features to it, like the availible "all glass" roof.

Camry: Unless your 30+ its not what your looking for unless you want a "boat" of a car. Well built and runs well but it is a fairly large FAMILY sedan.

Honestly, i'd go for the Scion Tc. Granted i would test drive all of them before commiting to one. Also, if you feel none have the juice your looking for. Remember most have upgrade versions. I believe there is a MazdaSpeed version of the 3, and a Supercharger is availible for the Tc. Though it is aftermarket via TRD.

make sure to lower it and put on underbody neons. Usually adds around 5 HP to the front wheels

if those are the cars you're looking at, why not give the VW GTi a look at? it has a sick transmission and its not under-powered by any means.
if you won't stray from those three id probably go with the tC or the Camry as I love the new camrys 260hp (right?) and they look like the new IS.

out of those i'd go with the mazda.

I'm trying to stay under 20k and I don't like GTI's build with that lump in the back. Cobalts not bad but it's an American car(supposively doesn't last as long as japanese) + it doesn't have a lot of rear space, but it's cheap so it might be a possibility. I'm leaning towards the mazda3' b/c it's got the everything I need stock, just need some spoilers, sunroof, maybe rims, neonlights, etc..+it's also more convienient since it's a 4 door versus the tC's 2 door.

TEST DRIVE MAN LOL !. I gaurentee the Cobalt (SS Version) will be the biggest blast to drive). I also beleive it is around 17 to 19k in the US depending on features. + You can score a used one for around 15k. (Still on warrenty ect ect ect.

I've test drived all of the ones on my list..they all drive similar but camry feels the least fun to drive..next to civic. Haven't tried Cobalt, might try that, and maybe Jetta/Lancer/Eclipse/Altima..

Save the enviroment - Ride a horse to work.

fuck all of em, have your dad buy you a g35

loooooooool

[quote="Jin-Roh":43834]loooooooool[/quote:43834]
ahahahaha

I will not give you car advice if you're gonna put a spoiler, rims and neon lights on it.

annoy:

k im not
yea..g35 i wish.

[img]http://www.ronpatrickstuff.com/images/AB12_15_05copy.jpg[/img]

there isn't anything wrong with new wheels, but yeah if you put a wing and neon lights on it then yeah thats horrible

meh neon lights arent necessary..spoilers are already on a majority of the mazda3's and tC.

Good...heh.

I'd go with the Mazda 3, personally, but I'd definitely test drive the Cobalt. My buddy rented one last summer and he was surprised how much he liked it. He's been a die-hard jap car fan for a long time.

there is nothing wrong with a small low-profile sporty spoiler but if you put on a omg huge downforce gigantic wing or a fart can aka this picture: [img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/212000-212999/212054_41_full.jpg[/img]
then that is just gay.