I've narrowed down my possible new cars...

whitethunder46 · 06-10-2006, 09:09 PM

Please give me any comments on this...

As I've mentioned before, I'm seriously contemplating on selling my beloved Stang and get a more fuel efficient, insurance saving, looking ahead into the future car.

I've done a lot of research as of late dealing with the amount of money I'll be saving per month with gas, insurance, etc.

IF I sell my car I will without a doubt by a new car therefore I can customize it with the options I want and get a nice warranty. There's many reasons why I want to get a new car and sell my stang... there's jsut as many reasons why I want to keep it. But for my age, where I'm at in my life, and where I'll be in the next 3-4 years (family) I think this may be the best decsion for me.

SOoooooo I've narrowed it down to a few cars I like. Anyone had any experience with any?? Prices are after my selected options.

1.) Scion TC - $20,200
Pros: Love the look of it, 2 sun/moon roofs plus large rear hatch. Large rear seat for being a coupe. Lot's of personalization options.
Cons: Only a single disc CD player, somewhat basic interior design but is modernized
23/30mpg

2.) Mazda3 S Touring: $20,400
Pros Great size, LOVE the styling of them. Great interior, very adjustable seats/steering wheel. 6 CD player with moonroof.
CONS 4-door (prefer coupe)
24/31mpg

3.) Mitsubishi Eclipse GS: $22,500
PROS Smooth exterior, futuristic design, good amount of room.
CONS Seems abnormally large for a coupe, from the cockpit, the base of the front window is a good 4 feet away. Little out of price range.
23/29mpg

4.) Honda Civic $19,000
Pros Best MPG
Cons It's a Civic, lol. Not my taste.
30/40mpg

I've sat in them all and talk to a sales person. I've not test drove any yet, which will be a huge factor obvioulsy. As of now, I'm torn between the Mazda3 and Scion TC. If the Mazda3 was a 2 door, I think I would without a doubt get the Mazda, but I'm not sure.

As far as insurance, my insurance pretty much goes down about 10 bux a If I switched to the mazda or scion. Stays the same with the Eclipse. I'm sure once the 07 models are in full swing, my rates will go down another 10-20 dollars.

Any advice is greatly appreciated, thanks for reading this fellah's!

whitethunder46 · 06-10-2006, 09:11 PM

I should also mention that after selling my stang, re-selling some aftermarket parts I should have close to or above 15K for a down payment. There fore I'm looking at about another 5-7K to pay off for a new car.

00mustang_crazy00 · 06-10-2006, 09:20 PM

scion tc- okay but its a hatchback=woman
mazda 3- okay, but its a rebadged focus+ hatchback=woman
eclipse- ugly
civic- ugly+woman

mustang= pimp+ manly

Brandman316 · 06-10-2006, 09:24 PM

Ive always personally liked the eclipse

00mustang_crazy00 · 06-10-2006, 09:26 PM

it looked like a bubble in the nineties then it looked okay now it looks like a bubble again. IMO the rear bumper is too tall to be left so empty. it has no embossing or anything its just one big curve.

95STANG · 06-10-2006, 09:36 PM

Yeh why not just go with a V6 stang??

GREG@SN95 · 06-10-2006, 09:39 PM

in 4 years you're gonna say to your self... "Damn, I wish I never sold that car

"

Codiddy · 06-11-2006, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95STANG

Yeh why not just go with a V6 stang??

+1

06 V6 base model: $19,835

csledd · 06-11-2006, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00mustang_crazy00

scion tc- okay but its a hatchback=woman
mazda 3- okay, but its a rebadged focus+ hatchback=woman
eclipse- ugly
civic- ugly+woman

mustang= pimp+ manly

well ****.. i need to be driving a scion, mazda, or civic it seems

you should get a prelude.. like the 98 models, i love those cars. definately my favorite honda

Badfish · 06-11-2006, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitethunder46

Please give me any comments on this...

As I've mentioned before, I'm seriously contemplating on selling my beloved Stang and get a more fuel efficient, insurance saving, looking ahead into the future car.

I've done a lot of research as of late dealing with the amount of money I'll be saving per month with gas, insurance, etc.

IF I sell my car I will without a doubt by a new car therefore I can customize it with the options I want and get a nice warranty. There's many reasons why I want to get a new car and sell my stang... there's jsut as many reasons why I want to keep it. But for my age, where I'm at in my life, and where I'll be in the next 3-4 years (family) I think this may be the best decsion for me.

SOoooooo I've narrowed it down to a few cars I like. Anyone had any experience with any?? Prices are after my selected options.

1.) Scion TC - $20,200
Pros: Love the look of it, 2 sun/moon roofs plus large rear hatch. Large rear seat for being a coupe. Lot's of personalization options.
Cons: Only a single disc CD player, somewhat basic interior design but is modernized
23/30mpg

2.) Mazda3 S Touring: $20,400
Pros Great size, LOVE the styling of them. Great interior, very adjustable seats/steering wheel. 6 CD player with moonroof.
CONS 4-door (prefer coupe)
24/31mpg

3.) Mitsubishi Eclipse GS: $22,500
PROS Smooth exterior, futuristic design, good amount of room.
CONS Seems abnormally large for a coupe, from the cockpit, the base of the front window is a good 4 feet away. Little out of price range.
23/29mpg

4.) Honda Civic $19,000
Pros Best MPG
Cons It's a Civic, lol. Not my taste.
30/40mpg

I've sat in them all and talk to a sales person. I've not test drove any yet, which will be a huge factor obvioulsy. As of now, I'm torn between the Mazda3 and Scion TC. If the Mazda3 was a 2 door, I think I would without a doubt get the Mazda, but I'm not sure.

As far as insurance, my insurance pretty much goes down about 10 bux a If I switched to the mazda or scion. Stays the same with the Eclipse. I'm sure once the 07 models are in full swing, my rates will go down another 10-20 dollars.

Any advice is greatly appreciated, thanks for reading this fellah's!

dude seriously. grow some n drive your mustang...rumble down the streets while others bow down ito the magnificence of your car

a SCION?! a MAZADA?! A HONDA?!

......................listen man, i want you to do something...just go with me..

sit back in your chair...relax...close your eyes.....now imagine yourself...a red blooded american MAN.....driving some japenese POS girl car...which sole purpose over here anyway is to bring revenue into a country that isn't even your own. then imagine your old mustang pulling up next to you at a street light jamming tunes, car looks badass (still) and he's havin the time of his life, livin it up...while you're driving a **** honda. dude..you dont want that

buy a beater and some spray. drive the beater around, get good gas milage...while working on your own car...installing spray and whatever else. then cruise, and race your badass mustang...you'll appreciate it alot more too after driving the beater around..

what is with people selling latley?! rediculous! you people disgrace me. if this were a war I wouldnt want you on my 6 covering me because it wouldnt be benneficial to yourself! you can affored it man...you just dont want to

but whatever ..enjoy your japanese pile...and don't try to think about your mustang too much...

2K1TBGT · 06-11-2006, 02:11 AM

hate to tell ya, badfish, but stangs aren't the ultimate car...

i vote the TC or civic
eclipse = ugly
mazda 3=sedan?

both the TC and civic or on my list to look at when it comes time for a new car...if i can afford that nice, of course

Rejekt · 06-11-2006, 05:48 AM

I agree with Badfish on most of what he said. Why not just buy a cheap ass beater? Up to you though, but everyone misses their Mustang when it's gone. Mustangs might not be the ultimate car, but look at the alternatives he listed lol A Scion?

Your decision man, just don't make a rash one that you'll regret.

Justin99gtconv · 06-11-2006, 07:23 AM

Maybe you should also start taking female hormones an get a penis tuck!

Ghostalker · 06-11-2006, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GREG@SN95

in 4 years you're gonna say to your self... "Damn, I wish I never sold that car

"

or sooner

StangMan04 · 06-11-2006, 07:52 AM

id get a terminator if I had that down payment. I hope to get one sometime.

BrentK · 06-11-2006, 08:49 AM

Im also going to have to agree with badfish...You will probably regret it if you sell the stang and why would you buy a new honda..just buy like a 96 or something, those damn things run forever and cost you 3 times less what you will pay for a new one

mustangvsix · 06-11-2006, 09:08 AM

Since you talked about starting a family how is another coupe going to help you?? you still will be out of leg room, and should just keep the stang; which you should do anyways!!! If you really want to get a car that will help you with a family, then i would say the Mazda since 4 doors are way better family cars then having to jam everyone into a little sport coupe. just my opinoin, so whateva.

GREG@SN95 · 06-11-2006, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2K1TBGT

hate to tell ya, badfish, but stangs aren't the ultimate car...
____

hate to tell ya, but, yes they most certainly are...

1 BAD S · 06-11-2006, 10:42 AM

ok this is what i think. i was getting ready to sell my stang and get another s2000. but when i was sittin in the s2000 and i started it up and i heard the sound coming from the exhaust, i was like is that it! now im a big honda fan, just cuz they are basically "bulletproof". but i could never see myself tradein in my stang for anything less then a cobra, you cant beat the mustang sound. i also drive a 93 honda civic hatchback. its an awesome DD. its got a 5 speed, and i get 40+mpg in the city. you could pick one up for like 2 grand.

04DarkShadowGT · 06-11-2006, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00mustang_crazy00

scion tc- okay but its a hatchback=woman
mazda 3- okay, but its a rebadged focus+ hatchback=woman
eclipse- ugly
civic- ugly+woman

mustang= pimp+ manly

Just as an FYI, the Mazda 3 has nothing to do with the current US version Focus, the Mazda 3 provided the chassis for the European Focus only. The US got the ****ty Focus.

But imo here is what I would go for.

1. Mazda 3
2. Civic
3. Scion TC
4. Eclipse

I have a Mazda 6 and I love it, its not as sporty as the 3, but I have the same 2.3 engine and its got plenty of pep for a DD.

Or you could wait it out and get the Mazdaspeed 3, 2800lbs or so and 250hp turbo 4 would give a pre 05 Stock Mustang GT a run for its money.

csledd · 06-11-2006, 11:36 AM

about a month ago I was thinking about selling my stang and going back to something like a SN95 V6 like I use to have. Something that I didn't owe any money for, would only spend $50 a month in insurance, still got decent gas mileage, and would be something I wouldn't try to mod. At that point I was kinda drifting from drag racing and not really caring about all that good stuff. So I thought about it for awhile and then I realized that EVERYTIME someone talked about mustangs or racing I'd regret selling my car. Or if I saw it on the road I wouldn't be able to handle it lol. So I'm here, still spending money and still racing

MattJ · 06-11-2006, 12:11 PM

why dont you buy a pos to drive around in?

06-10-2006, 09:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
whitethunder46 Always Detailin' Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,556	I've narrowed down my possible new cars... Please give me any comments on this... As I've mentioned before, I'm seriously contemplating on selling my beloved Stang and get a more fuel efficient, insurance saving, looking ahead into the future car. I've done a lot of research as of late dealing with the amount of money I'll be saving per month with gas, insurance, etc. IF I sell my car I will without a doubt by a new car therefore I can customize it with the options I want and get a nice warranty. There's many reasons why I want to get a new car and sell my stang... there's jsut as many reasons why I want to keep it. But for my age, where I'm at in my life, and where I'll be in the next 3-4 years (family) I think this may be the best decsion for me. SOoooooo I've narrowed it down to a few cars I like. Anyone had any experience with any?? Prices are after my selected options. 1.) Scion TC - $20,200 Pros: Love the look of it, 2 sun/moon roofs plus large rear hatch. Large rear seat for being a coupe. Lot's of personalization options. Cons: Only a single disc CD player, somewhat basic interior design but is modernized *23/30mpg* 2.) Mazda3 S Touring: $20,400 Pros Great size, LOVE the styling of them. Great interior, very adjustable seats/steering wheel. 6 CD player with moonroof. CONS 4-door (prefer coupe) *24/31mpg* 3.) Mitsubishi Eclipse GS: $22,500 PROS Smooth exterior, futuristic design, good amount of room. CONS Seems abnormally large for a coupe, from the cockpit, the base of the front window is a good 4 feet away. Little out of price range. *23/29mpg* 4.) Honda Civic $19,000 Pros Best MPG Cons It's a Civic, lol. Not my taste. *30/40mpg* I've sat in them all and talk to a sales person. I've not test drove any yet, which will be a huge factor obvioulsy. As of now, I'm torn between the Mazda3 and Scion TC. If the Mazda3 was a 2 door, I think I would without a doubt get the Mazda, but I'm not sure. As far as insurance, my insurance pretty much goes down about 10 bux a If I switched to the mazda or scion. Stays the same with the Eclipse. I'm sure once the 07 models are in full swing, my rates will go down another 10-20 dollars. Any advice is greatly appreciated, thanks for reading this fellah's! __________________ supernissans.net 2001 Mustang GT - Saleen Replica - SOLD 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3022272

06-10-2006, 09:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
whitethunder46 Always Detailin' Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,556	I should also mention that after selling my stang, re-selling some aftermarket parts I should have close to or above 15K for a down payment. There fore I'm looking at about another 5-7K to pay off for a new car. __________________ supernissans.net 2001 Mustang GT - Saleen Replica - SOLD 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3022272

06-10-2006, 09:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
00mustang_crazy00 The Canadian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 335	scion tc- okay but its a hatchback=woman mazda 3- okay, but its a rebadged focus+ hatchback=woman eclipse- ugly civic- ugly+woman mustang= pimp+ manly __________________ Mods: GT Foglights Chrome Scuff Plates Planned: Chinspoiler Grill Delete Interior Upgrade Bullitt Suspension

06-10-2006, 09:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Brandman316 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jupiter, Florida Posts: 192	Ive always personally liked the eclipse __________________ - Brandon

06-10-2006, 09:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
00mustang_crazy00 The Canadian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 335	it looked like a bubble in the nineties then it looked okay now it looks like a bubble again. IMO the rear bumper is too tall to be left so empty. it has no embossing or anything its just one big curve. __________________ Mods: GT Foglights Chrome Scuff Plates Planned: Chinspoiler Grill Delete Interior Upgrade Bullitt Suspension

06-10-2006, 09:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
95STANG In heven there is no beer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Burlington, Iowa Posts: 857	Yeh why not just go with a V6 stang?? __________________ 1995 Laser Red Mustang V6 Performance= K&N, TB Spacer, True Dual 40s

06-10-2006, 09:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
GREG@SN95 Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: JACKSON NJ Posts: 4,135	in 4 years you're gonna say to your self... "Damn, I wish I never sold that car "

06-11-2006, 02:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
2K1TBGT Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: waller Posts: 80	hate to tell ya, badfish, but stangs aren't the ultimate car... i vote the TC or civic eclipse = ugly mazda 3=sedan? both the TC and civic or on my list to look at when it comes time for a new car...if i can afford that nice, of course __________________ dino/brandon '00L - 13.sl0w '01GT-13.br0ke

06-11-2006, 05:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
Rejekt Banned Forever Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 756	I agree with Badfish on most of what he said. Why not just buy a cheap ass beater? Up to you though, but everyone misses their Mustang when it's gone. Mustangs might not be the ultimate car, but look at the alternatives he listed lol A Scion? Your decision man, just don't make a rash one that you'll regret. __________________ 2002 Mineral Grey Mustang GT - Mods - K&N FIPK, SLP Loudmouth Catback, Roush Stage 3 front fascia, Front - 18x9 Rear -18x10 Deep dish black bullitts, Bullitt gas cap, Mach 1000, Grill delete, H&R Super Sport Springs, Maximum Motorsports 4 bolt caster / camber plates. Soon to come - 3.90's

06-11-2006, 07:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
Justin99gtconv Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton NJ Posts: 197	Maybe you should also start taking female hormones an get a penis tuck! __________________

06-11-2006, 07:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
StangMan04 Ricer Abuser Join Date: May 2005 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 430	id get a terminator if I had that down payment. I hope to get one sometime. __________________ 2004 GT SLP Loudmouth 2 Catback,SLP Catted X-pipe,SLP LT Headers,JLT RAI,4:10s, XCal2. Waiting to go in: VT Stage 3 Blower Cams, 3200 Stall

06-11-2006, 08:49 AM	#16 (permalink)
BrentK Win it or wreck it Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: My Heart is in Ohio Posts: 1,287	Im also going to have to agree with badfish...You will probably regret it if you sell the stang and why would you buy a new honda..just buy like a 96 or something, those damn things run forever and cost you 3 times less what you will pay for a new one

06-11-2006, 09:08 AM	#17 (permalink)
mustangvsix 4 point 6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Flagstaff, Az / Los Alamos, NM Posts: 2,369	Since you talked about starting a family how is another coupe going to help you?? you still will be out of leg room, and should just keep the stang; which you should do anyways!!! If you really want to get a car that will help you with a family, then i would say the Mazda since 4 doors are way better family cars then having to jam everyone into a little sport coupe. just my opinoin, so whateva. __________________ 2001 True Blue Cobra Convertible 1 of 292 #935 built on 4/20/01

06-11-2006, 10:42 AM	#19 (permalink)
1 BAD S Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 720	ok this is what i think. i was getting ready to sell my stang and get another s2000. but when i was sittin in the s2000 and i started it up and i heard the sound coming from the exhaust, i was like is that it! now im a big honda fan, just cuz they are basically "bulletproof". but i could never see myself tradein in my stang for anything less then a cobra, you cant beat the mustang sound. i also drive a 93 honda civic hatchback. its an awesome DD. its got a 5 speed, and i get 40+mpg in the city. you could pick one up for like 2 grand. __________________ http://videos.streetfire.net/video/F...03690207B9.htm (My Exhaust Vid)

06-11-2006, 11:36 AM	#21 (permalink)
csledd DSG!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 3,074	about a month ago I was thinking about selling my stang and going back to something like a SN95 V6 like I use to have. Something that I didn't owe any money for, would only spend $50 a month in insurance, still got decent gas mileage, and would be something I wouldn't try to mod. At that point I was kinda drifting from drag racing and not really caring about all that good stuff. So I thought about it for awhile and then I realized that EVERYTIME someone talked about mustangs or racing I'd regret selling my car. Or if I saw it on the road I wouldn't be able to handle it lol. So I'm here, still spending money and still racing __________________ CAP DSG Registry 2003 Mustang GT - daily driven check out my cardomain for more info 296 rwhp / 310 rwtq Money spent @ AM: $4623.20 1984 Mustang Hatch - low budget project

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MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	why dont you buy a pos to drive around in? __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey