I'm looking at the 2004 Acura RSX...anything better than this for under 20K?
I'm looking at the 2004 Acura RSX...anything better than this for under 20K?
I think a slightly used Subaru WRX would be a better choice for the money. It's sporty like the RSX, but it's faster, has AWD, 4 doors, and is endorsed by Lance Armstrong. With a new car, you're really only paying for the smell. It makes much more sense to buy a used car with less than 15,000 miles for a good deal less, but is still essentially new.
I bought a Toyota Echo for 9950.00 and I love it 40 MPG not a sporty car though.
honda civic
toyota corolla
i've had both, the civic wins out slightly over the long run in terms of lower maintenance and reliability but is a little pricier
you cannot go wrong with either one
Ford F-150
I am not sure whether an Acura 2004 costs less than 20k. I know of someone who bought an Acura TSX for about 30K.
As for your question, I'd go with the Subaru guy. Subaru's are great, only that you'd get a used one but all cars eventually generate miles.
It depends on your driving habits man. Good luck getting a new RSX out the door for under 20K. Maybe in Oregon or Nevada where there is no sales tax.
If you can wait till next summer I'd recommend the Honda Jazz/Fit. It will be their new entry level vehicle and in voting amongs ALL cars in Europe it got the highest overall satisfactions rating. It's basically a mini-wagon that gets 40/55mpg. Check out hondapreview.com for links.
I'm in the market as well. My top picks are the...
Civic HX 36/44mpg ~15cu' of cargo for 13k
Mazda3 Wagon 25/32mpg ~50' of cargo for 18k
Toyota Matrix 30/36mpg -50' of cargo for 16k
Honda Jazz 40/55mpg -4x' of cargo for 12k
Cervelo P3SL Human Powered Vehicle for 4k
You're not allowed to use a car for distances under 20K..acutally you can't use them for distances over 20K either. Don't be a cheater.
Where are you getting a new Acura for under $20k?
If you want sporty, you owe it to youself to check out the Hyundai Tiburon. You'll get a fully loaded V6, automatic, air, power everything, sporty wheels, AND a 100,000 mile warranty for under $20k. It's a sweet little car. Hyundai has gotten really good...almost as good as Honda and Toyota, and a LOT cheaper.
Yea, North Korea gets Hyundia to build factories there..I just cant buy anything from that company..profit from slave labor
1990 740 volvo $3000
I think the new Scion coupe looks pretty sporty and under 20k. It is a Toyota so I am sure it is pretty well made. That would probably be my pick.
dell dude wrote:
I'm looking at the 2004 Acura RSX...anything better than this for under 20K?
The Mazda3 is a Consumer Reports "Top Pick"...
Tiburon (rated at the bottom for "Sporty Cars")... from Consumer Reports:
Highs: Acceleration, long warranty.
Lows: Ride, fuel economy, driving position, tight quarters.
With its flashy styling and powerful V6, the Tiburon GT would appear to be a major contender in this class. But its so-so handling, uncomfortable seating, rough ride, and inefficient use of space undermine those ambitions.
THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE
The Tiburon GT steering feels vague, artificially weighted, and not especially quick. But when pushed to and beyond its limits in tight turns, the Tiburon proved fairly secure. It managed to post a commendable speed through our avoidance maneuver. The stiff and jiggly ride is uncomfortable on any road. The engine sounds polished, but tire noise intrudes into the cabin. The 172-hp, 2.7-liter V6 in the GT model runs smoothly and provides lively acceleration from a standstill. Expect 21 mpg in mixed driving on regular fuel. Base models have a 138-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The six-speed manual transmission has well-chosen ratios. A four-speed automatic is also available. Braking performance for the Tiburon was very good overall.
INSIDE THE CABIN
The dark monochrome interior is well executed, with good fit and finish and material choices. Passengers sit low, though, and the driver's view out is limited. The cockpit is too small for tall drivers, and even those who fit have to duck their head to get in. The low front seats are comfortable but provide little side support. The two-person rear is very tight, even for children. The gauges are clearly legible at night but sometimes hard to discern in bright sunlight. Most controls are intuitively placed. Minor flaws include a stiff seat-height control knob, partly obscured panel dimmer, and hard-to-reach trunk release. The climate-control system works well. The cabin provides all the usual storage places. There are two sturdy, recessed cup holders up front, but none for the rear. We could fit only one big suitcase and two duffels in the trunk. The rear seatbacks fold down to make more cargo space. A temporary spare stores beneath the cargo floor. The rear hatch has no outside release, and it's hard for a short person to grasp the hatch to pull it shut.
SAFETY NOTES
Side air bags are standard and supplement protection provided by the required front air bags. There are three-point belts equipped with both pretensioning and force limiting devices in front. The two rear seating positions also have three-point belts, but the anchors are low and may pull uncomfortably on the shoulders of some passengers. The adjustable and locking head restraints in the front are tall enough to limit rearward head travel, even when they are fully down. The rear seats have no restraints and the rear hatch glass is very close. Driving with kids: The buckles for the rear belts in the Tiburon are positioned far forward of the seat bight, which may prevent a secure fit of rear facing infant seats. Rear-facing convertible seats and front-facing seats both proved secure. Two tether strap attachment anchors are located on the rear wall of the cargo area and require routing the tether strap through a punch-out on the cargo cover, or removing it. When attached, the strap also passes through the cargo area, and may prove awkward to attach or maneuver around items being carried there. LATCH anchors are installed in both rear seats, but the deep contour of the seat relative to the higher position of the anchors, may make it difficult to secure LATCH seats with flexible straps.
RELIABILITY
We do not have enough data to predict reliability.
Legalizit wrote:
Maybe in Oregon or Nevada where there is no sales tax.
There's sales tax in NV, no state income tax though.
Ford Taurus with the rebates
I second the Taurus idea, great reliable car(175,000miles on mine)
I also have my own question.
someone is willing to sell me a 1996 Mazda Protege'- automatic with radio cassette and CD player (Manufacturer installed). I test drove it and it feels smooth and great. It has 118k miles on it. Should I buy it. Anyone with an idea. His price is great.
I would not go over $5k
but that's just me