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Hello car enthusiasts, what cars would u buy for under 6k ? (in US)?

Hello ppl :) I m looking for another used car, and I dont know which 1 is the best to buy :| My budget is tight < 6k :D , but I want reliability, cheap to fair maintenace cost, sporty look and the most importance: Max power and highest MPG possible . Celica GTS gets good MPG, good looking + reability, but I doubt that the 2zzge is slow and perform like the 1zzge (regular corolla or Celica GT) at low RPM, when Lift doesnt kick in. DC5 RSX S gets good MPG, reliability, parts availability, but the look is not too modern and is hard to find a good one for < 6k lol 03+ Tiburon gets very good review on K.Blue book, look wonderful, fair MPG, but I doubt about reliability + parts available (rareness) + 2.5 V6 170hp but it s not fast Mazdaspeed Protege has stock turbo, light, look fun to drive, however it looks old + cheap interior, and I doubt about reliability because it may have an Ford engine. Subaru WRX, very fast, 4 doors roomy 4wd, cool car, but maintenance cost is higher than Toy or Honda I guess ? MPG is not high. may be its hard to find a good WRX for ~ < 6k Scion Tc, hmm looks good to me w some mods, good interior, good reliability + MPG, but many ppl says the 2.4 160hp is slow, + hard to find for <6k Mr2 Spyder is good + rare, may have value when becomes classic car. Toyota reliability, not too slow bc it s light. But it s too dangerous to drive w lifted trucks + 18 wheels on freeways :( Honda Prelude: hmm, realibility + 200hp + parts availability + built as a sport car, but the interior looks too old :( + the ugly flat + long hood, front end) Srt 4 w stock turbo ~ 230 hp, but is hard to find <6k and I doubt about engine longevity + cheap interior, the exterior looks good though :) .... also IS300, GS300, 98+ SLK, 98+ Z3, 98+ 3series, 00 Audi TT, ....... omg .. a small pocket vs big dreams :|

Public Comments

1. One where you get £5999 change!
2. Miata
3. None of them. You already stated you have a "small pocket" - to get any of those cars for under 6K means they've probably been driven hard and beat to hell. Theres nothing cool about being on the side of the road broken down with your hood up, or having a car stuck in the driveway because you cant afford fix it. Face facts, you simply cannot afford a sports car. So get something thats going to be cheap and reliable - and sock away the money so that you have more than 6K to play with the next time you go car shopping. That way you can get something nice that hasnt been used up.