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View Poll Results: Which car?
Scion tC 2 14.29%
2007 Toyota Camry 1 7.14%
Mazda3 6 42.86%
Honda Civic 5 35.71%
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Default 06-18-2006, 09:18 PM

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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.
  
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Default 06-18-2006, 09:21 PM

What's with you and Chevy? oOo:
  
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Default 06-18-2006, 09:22 PM

[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.
  
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Default 06-18-2006, 09:43 PM

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.
  
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Default 06-18-2006, 10:26 PM

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
  
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Default 06-18-2006, 10:44 PM

[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.
  
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Default 06-18-2006, 10:49 PM

How is the performance with the scion tc?
  
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Default 06-18-2006, 11:32 PM

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.
  
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Default 06-19-2006, 07:40 AM

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


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Default 06-19-2006, 10:08 AM

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.
  
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Default 06-19-2006, 10:35 AM

out of those i'd go with the mazda.
  
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Default 06-19-2006, 11:11 AM

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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.
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.
  
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Default 06-19-2006, 11:59 AM

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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.
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.
  
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Default 06-19-2006, 12:10 PM

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..
  
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Default 06-19-2006, 12:26 PM

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