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What is this discussion about? Chevrolet Malibu, Nissan Maxima, Mazda MAZDA3, Nissan Altima, Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Lexus IS 250, Acura TSX, Car Comparisons, Sedan

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#2855 of 3289 Re: Does this car exist? [backy] by qbrozen

Sep 14, 2012 (8:37 am)

Replying to: backy (Sep 13, 2012 3:13 pm)
yes, there are several if FWD is allowed.

#2857 of 3289 Re: Does this car exist? [syeonwoo] by mr_gone

Sep 16, 2012 (8:15 am)

You could buy a car that met all those criteria, but it would have been made in the 1970s. The two OPEC oil embargoes led manufacturers to find ways to save weight and they jumped on the front-wheel-drive bandwagon as one of the solutions. Broadly speaking, FWD has been the norm since the 1980s, with the exceptions of performance-oriented cars and large relics of that earlier era like the Ford Crown Vic. Some models that had been FWD have moved back to RWD, but they tend to be large vehicles like the Chrysler 300. The smaller Chrysler 200 is FWD.
 
The early Japanese imports, including the Corolla and Datsun 510, were RWD, as were the American models designed to compete with them, like the (cough-cough) Chevrolet Vega and Ford Pinto. Honda's original and highly influential Civic and Accord were both FWD, as was the equally influential original Dodge Caravan.
 
That's a long-winded explanation about why the car you're looking for doesn't exist on today's market.

#2859 of 3289 New car purchase? by steve_ HOST

Sep 27, 2012 (3:39 pm)

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#2861 of 3289 I need help buying my first new car ever by huh4

Oct 03, 2012 (6:20 am)

I have always driven clunkers and someone gave me 11k to buy a car. I have a few grand myself and I am about to buy new. What is the best bang for my buck in new?
 
I know buying 2 or more years old helps with depreciation but I am going to do it anyway.
 
Thanks for any help.

#2862 of 3289 Re: I need help buying my first new car ever [huh4] by sebring95

Oct 03, 2012 (9:02 am)

Replying to: huh4 (Oct 03, 2012 6:20 am)
It would help if you gave us the exact budget you have. With tax and everything I'm not sure $11k plus "a few grand" will buy anything. But please give us your max $$ you can spend. Also, what features/dynamics/etc are important to you? Automatic...Room for 6 kids....0-60 in less than an an afternoon....

#2863 of 3289 Re: I need help buying my first new car ever [sebring95] by huh4

Oct 03, 2012 (10:53 am)

Replying to: sebring95 (Oct 03, 2012 9:02 am)
I can get a chevy spark for 14,700 out the door bottom line after taxes, tag, fees etc. 10 airbags and 38 mpg is nice but car is super small.
 
need to be under 15k

#2864 of 3289 Re: I need help buying my first new car ever [huh4] by sebring95

Oct 03, 2012 (11:42 am)

Replying to: huh4 (Oct 03, 2012 10:53 am)
Well anything at this price point is going to be pretty small. Nissan Versa at least feels a little bigger inside...and you can get one with automatic and cruise in your price range. The Ford Fiesta is another but you'll have to stick with a manual tranny at that price. Pickings are slim but both are bigger than the Spark.
 
Honestly if super small isn't your thing...you can find something a little bigger and nicer that's almost new. I noticed a used 2012 VW Jetta with 5k miles for $13,999 on a lot recently.

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