Nice Cars, Well Equipped, for Under $22,000

BryanC7020 · Post by **BryanC7020** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 4:27 am

I have been looking around myself, and just wondered what everyone else thought? What are your favorite cars, under $22,000, nicely equipped (as in power everything, keyless entry, other nice ammenities)?My top list so far:2006 Mazda MX-52006 Pontiac Solstice2006 Civic Coupe (Base price of 14,000? DAMN!)And for used:1995Toyota MR2 Sport TopLexus SC400 (boo on the Automatic Tranny tho!)Other various nice imports such as BMW etc.Any old GM based or other reputable muscle car in decent condition.

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 4:48 am

2005 Mercury Sable LS Premium Mazda3 SP23

Vibe_dude · Post by **Vibe_dude** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 7:04 am

here is my short list:cobalt ss/sc / cobalt sssolticeHHR

tnpartsguy · Post by **tnpartsguy** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 7:05 am

Most Used Vibes are under $22K

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 7:46 am

Cobalt, particularly the LS if you're not interested in the high performance of the SS. A lot of bang for your buck there. And for not much longer, you can find a very nicely equipped '05 LS at this point for the $16-17 range.HHR, if you can find one. For under $21K you've got tons of equipment and are sitting on heated leather. Not bad. Not fast from what I've read, and those with the larger engine do have a thirst for premimum fuel though. A nice interior though. All in all, this is a Vibe with GM parts. I have a few other vehicles in mind, such as one that I am more than likely going to end up with, which is in the $20-22K range, but I won't bother to mention them as I'll probably get flamed for bringing them up...

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 9:17 am

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic Â»I have a few other vehicles in mind, such as one that I am more than likely going to end up with, which is in the $20-22K range, but I won't bother to mention them as I'll probably get flamed for bringing them up... as long as there are no blue ovals (subie excluded) then you're ok in my book

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 9:24 am

ohhh boooo the mercury sable/ford taurus is a reliable car, ive owned 2 and they never had issues, until my sister drove them...and crashed them. but you need the duratec engine.Oh i think my mom got her 2k4 Malibu LT V6 3500) for 20-22k, LOADED with everything except that stupid onstar thing.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 9:53 am

Quote, originally posted by zionzr2 Â»as long as there are no blue ovals (subie excluded) then you're ok in my bookNope, no blue ovals...

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 9:55 am

BAH ur all bias

MrRich · Post by **MrRich** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 10:41 am

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic Â»I have a few other vehicles in mind, such as one that I am more than likely going to end up with, which is in the $20-22K range, but I won't bother to mention them as I'll probably get flamed for bringing them up... Just bring it up: HYUNDAI SONATA. What I like too. It is a very nice car for that kind of money.Oh and to the list: Mazda5.

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 10:44 am

(removed)! Yep, that's mah baby... Some day. Then there are the Elantra GT and the Tibby, decent cars for the money. Insurance was going to eat me alive on the Tiburon through. For dirt cheap transportation, the new Rio and upcoming Hyundai Accent look interesting... A 5-door rio w/ auto gets 38 on the highway, not bad... Pretty decent amount of safety equipment standard too.

MACMANIAC · Post by **MACMANIAC** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 11:47 am

Quote, originally posted by northvibe Â»2005 Mercury Sable LS Premium Mazda3 SP23Mazda 3 2.3!!! My buddy has one and with some VERY inexpensive mods has gained ove 30 hp! I drove one before I bought the Vibe, but they would not budge on the price so I walked. Love the car though.Northvibe, dont take this the wrong way.....but....the sable premium.......taxi cab. Plus, it's got that blue oval thing going on. Sorry man, but the only sable I have ever wanted to....uh....test drive, was the wrestling diva named sable. http://www.perfectpeople.net/biopage.php3/cid=325

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 11:59 am

Blah, nothing wrong with a taxi cab. Not a ford fan so I wouldn't go for a Taurus or Sable... But with the new '06 Impala, I could live with. I was checking them out last time I was at the dealer. $21K-ish to start out. Bench seat and all. heh! I just have a thing for cars that everyone thinks would be not so exciting to drive.

BryanC7020 · Post by **BryanC7020** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 9:08 pm

I am actually thinking about decking out an 06 Civic Coupe atm, for the same price as a base vibe I can get power everything etc.Another one on my list is the new 06 Eclipse, wow! but the good version (200+ hp) is out of my price range ) Ah well! lol. Of course is push comes to shove there is always a stock (removed) Vibe GT with no options.As soon as I get my current car sold, I'll have a $4,500 downpayment... yay!

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 11:11 pm

Quote, originally posted by tnpartsguy Â»Most Used Vibes are under $22KMany (if not most) NEW Vibes can be had for under $22k.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 2:46 am

Quote, originally posted by BryanC7020 Â»2006 Pontiac SolsticeWhat happened to never owning another GM car?And a "nicely equipped" solstice is well above 22k. 19,995 gets you a car with no options. A/C, RKE, CC, DIC, fogs, steering wheel controls, p/w, power locks, power mirrors, rear LSD, XM, onstar, are all options.

BryanC7020 · Post by **BryanC7020** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 3:20 am

as said in my post of "But I have to admit, GM has almost impressed me with the new Solstice, it will be interesting to see if it stands the test of time"and as configured with just the options I HAVE to have (rear differential, power package) its about 21,855

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 3:22 am

Quote, originally posted by BryanC7020 Â»as said in my post of "But I have to admit, GM has almost impressed me with the new Solstice, it will be interesting to see if it stands the test of time"Must've missed that. My bad. But it will. I have faith. I truly believe in ever car Pontiac is putting out right now...G6 coupe/sedan, Solstice, etc. I think GM mgmt is a joke, and needs to change...FAST...but anyway, another topic, for another time.Quote Â»and as configured with just the options I HAVE to have (rear differential, power package) its about 21,855Ah.

BryanC7020 · Post by **BryanC7020** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 3:29 am

Vehicle: Vehicle: 2006 Solstice [ Select New Vehicle ]Style:Selected Style: Coupe [ Select New Style ]Brakes: four-wheel disc Convertible top: cloth, manual-folding, includes glass rear window with integral defogger Drive type: rear-wheel drive Engine: 2.4L DOHC four-cylinder, aluminum Steering: power rack-and-pinion Suspension: four-wheel independent, high-performance, includes Bilstein monotube strut system Transmission: five-speed manual Wheels: 18-inch, painted, cast-aluminum Colors: Exterior: Mysterious (black) [ modify ]Interior: Ebony Cloth Options & Packages: [ modify ]Convenience Package, includes (K34) Cruise control, (U68) Driver Information Center, (T96) Fog lamps and steering wheel accessory cruise control and Driver Information Center controls $465.00 Differential, limited slip, rear $195.00 Engine, , ECOTEC 2.4L DOHC, 4-cylinder, SFI, aluminum (preliminary 177 HP [132.0 kW] @ 6600 rpm, 166 lb.-ft. [224.1 N-m] @ 4800 rpm) No Charge Power Package, includes (A31) Windows, power, (AU3) Door locks, power, (AU0) Keyless entry, remote and (D48) Mirrors, outside rearview, power, remote control, electric, body-color $625.00 Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback, includes Radio Data System (RDS), seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, speed-compensated volume and TheftLock $195.00 Steering wheel, 3-spoke, urethane No Charge Transmission, 5-speed manual, close-ratio No Charge Pricing: Base MSRP*: $19,995.00 Options Total: $1,480.00 Total MSRP*: $21,475.00

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 3:34 am

i drove my friends 2002 merc sable ls premium and it was like a lexus, taxi cab? bah its a luxury sedan under cover, they have all sorts of performance mods for the duratec engine, headers, exhaust, cai etc. and that duratec is a reliable engine.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 3:35 am

Quote, originally posted by northvibe Â»i drove my friends 2002 merc sable ls premium and it was like a lexus, taxi cab? bah its a luxury sedan under cover, they have all sorts of performance mods for the duratec engine, headers, exhaust, cai etc. and that duratec is a reliable engine.it's still a ford.

MACMANIAC · Post by **MACMANIAC** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 4:20 am

This thing has AARP written all over it!No wonder they have 4 grand cash back.Lets see now, the smell of ben gay and moth balls, mixed with the sound of grandma's knitting needles rolling around on the floor, and about as much level on a hottie scale as rosie odonnel in spandex??Uh......no! Or, you go this way, and no one gives you the "Does your Grandma know you have her car out this late?" look.WARNING: The views in this post contain extreme sarcasm and are not intended to offend the makers of the Mercury Sable or their intended victims (new owners). This message furnished by Depends undergarments. Depends: Official sponsors of the Mercury Sable high performance shoot out.

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 4:33 am

HAHAHH you know id get a mazda 3, but when i was going to get a new car a 4 door sedan was nice, the sable was big and roomy plus had a TON of features and they are cheap slightly used as they are going to stop making them. the mazda 3 used is still a little to much for me and not as loaded, but then gas mileage came into effect, v6's just dont get what 4 bangers do. man those mazda's are sexy little things.

MACMANIAC · Post by **MACMANIAC** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 7:56 am

I am glad you can take a little ribbin' I am not surprised by the cost difference thing. Like I said Mazda just would NOT deal on the 3 when I looked at them, even with my factory discount (pre employer price copy cat sale). I did a comparison on mazdausa.com and the sable is not much bigger at all. The pricing thing did not match up with the figures I had though. Hmmmm

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 2:18 pm

the sable has lots of leg room in the rear seat and TONS or trunk space. lol yea i take lots of heat on this site for liking fords whatever hhahhah its all good. the mazda 6 is a platform just a tiny bit smaller than the sable/taurus and the new ford replacement fusion is on th mazda 6 platform. you know that the mazda 6 s has the ford duratec engine right but with new headers and vvt so it has a extra 20 hp. but with the new mazda 6 and 3 AWD turbo's coming out...i would way rather get one of those

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