[pandieboo]

Heyy everyone,

so I'm currently trying to figure out what car I want to buy.
Type of car (sporty, luxury, economy, SUV): sporty/economy
Price range: 12-17k
New or used: used
Manual or automatic: automatic
Years of driving: 4 years
Cars currently suggesting: Used 2000-2006 acura RSX, 06 Toyota Corolla, 06 Mazda 3, or scion tc.

I been eyeing the RSX ever since I can drive but the only thing holding me back is the fact that insurance is more expensive for coupes.
So I'm pretty much getting a fairly 'newer' used car I simply dont know which one yet. I currently drive a 2006 nissan sentra that is my grandpas.
A couple of deciding factors for me are:good fuel economy, and the gas pedal. I hope this doesnt sound odd, but I dont like a car where the gas pedal isnt 'sensitive'. For example, I dont like in some cars, you have to really step on the gas pedal because it feels kinda soft.
These are the cars I been researching, but I'm up for other suggestions.
Thanks for the help!

[viper2788]

heres MY order of preference: RSX, tC, mazda 3, corolla. i drive an 08 tC, love the car, but i'd still pick the RSX over it. im sure it gets better fuel consumption too.

-oh and if you want a sensitive gas pedal, the tCs def got it due to its low end torque.

[herovueboi]

How old are you and do you have any points? You should try to get different insurance quotes, I everyone offers different rates. Hopefully you can find something cheaper for the car and get a RSX so you can join the DC5 Crew

[pandieboo]

How old are you and do you have any points? You should try to get different insurance quotes, I everyone offers different rates. Hopefully you can find something cheaper for the car and get a RSX so you can join the DC5 Crew

im 20...i dont get what you mean by points?
im kinda new to all this..sorry if i sound dumb...
but yea..
i got quotes for the corolla and mazda so far
im gonna look into quotes for the other two.

oh why must car buying be so difficult
but i guess ill make my decision once i go for a test drive for each car.
thanks for the help! =D

[V A L XD]

I love the RSX but it uses the most expensive priced gas :[ unless you can afford it then go on.

But, I would really like a Camry Hybrid. haha.

My choose would be the Mazda, Toyota, RSX or the scion.

[kelvin6]

BTW, that soft pedal you describe is what is commonly refered to as Electronic Throttle. Unfortuantly (or fortuantly) many cars employ that now as another step to control and gain fuel economy. Actually because of electronic throttle, stability control is possible.

Some cars have a mechanism of some sort to emulate a traditional non-electronic throttle feel. The car I own is a non-electronic throttle type, but I drive many cars that have that soft electronic throttle pedal and I got used to it pretty quick. Not a problem for me anymore.

[MC Muffin]

Heyy everyone,

so I'm currently trying to figure out what car I want to buy.
Type of car (sporty, luxury, economy, SUV): sporty/economy
Price range: 12-17k
New or used: used
Manual or automatic: automatic
Years of driving: 4 years
Cars currently suggesting: Used 2000-2006 acura RSX, 06 Toyota Corolla, 06 Mazda 3, or scion tc.

I been eyeing the RSX ever since I can drive but the only thing holding me back is the fact that insurance is more expensive for coupes.
So I'm pretty much getting a fairly 'newer' used car I simply dont know which one yet. I currently drive a 2006 nissan sentra that is my grandpas.
A couple of deciding factors for me are:good fuel economy, and the gas pedal. I hope this doesnt sound odd, but I dont like a car where the gas pedal isnt 'sensitive'. For example, I dont like in some cars, you have to really step on the gas pedal because it feels kinda soft.
These are the cars I been researching, but I'm up for other suggestions.
Thanks for the help!

It's called a lack of HP, and you're not going to really find it in either car.

[v8subie]

Don't get a Scion tC...garbage can on wheels.

[switchlanez]

Those are all good cars so it's a toss-up but don't you think some of those cars are uglier than the others? If you don't care for looks then look for quality of the fit and finish. So when you shop listen for rattles and interior noises. Pay attention to interior materials. Compare how wide the gaps are between exterior body panels. Don't know if these things matter to you but if I were shopping from that list of cars they would matter to me.

You can haggle with insurance companies on the phone. Like if you call Geico, just say "Allstate gave me this quote. Can't you do better?" Or, "I've been paying this much for the Sentra. I'd like to keep it as close to that as possible because it's all I can afford." And insurance companies give discounts for little things like if you're a college student, took a safety course, etc. just ask and maybe there's something on their list that you aren't but you can become. And THEN get your RSX.

But if you find a steal just go for it and be happy.

[pandieboo]

Those are all good cars so it's a toss-up but don't you think some of those cars are uglier than the others? If you don't care for looks then look for quality of the fit and finish. So when you shop listen for rattles and interior noises. Pay attention to interior materials. Compare how wide the gaps are between exterior body panels. Don't know if these things matter to you but if I were shopping from that list of cars they would matter to me.

You can haggle with insurance companies on the phone. Like if you call Geico, just say "Allstate gave me this quote. Can't you do better?" Or, "I've been paying this much for the Sentra. I'd like to keep it as close to that as possible because it's all I can afford." And insurance companies give discounts for little things like if you're a college student, took a safety course, etc. just ask and maybe there's something on their list that you aren't but you can become. And THEN get your RSX.

But if you find a steal just go for it and be happy.

Yea I actually find some of them to be a little uglier than others. The exterior of the RSX looks the best in my opinion, but I do believe the interior will be a deciding factor for me as well.
As for the insurance pointers, I guess I'll have to look into it more. I didn't think you can haggle on insurance. Theres a lot I still need to learn.
Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it.

--EDIT--

Also, I forgot to add this earlier....since Im purchasing a used car, what you guys recommend to be the ideal mileage to look for?
In my area (illinois), a lot of the listings for the rsx have mileage over 50K.

[ZiGeNX77]

It's called a lack of HP, and you're not going to really find it in either car.

Hmm... I think pandie means pedal sensitivity, which has nothing to do with horsepower. Like my Civic is hard to control because it is harder to smoothly apply pressure, whereas my old Accord was more accurate because it was less sensitive when I applied pressure.

Correct me if I'm wrong but it sounds that way.

[MC Muffin]

Hmm... I think pandie means pedal sensitivity, which has nothing to do with horsepower. Like my Civic is hard to control because it is harder to smoothly apply pressure, whereas my old Accord was more accurate because it was less sensitive when I applied pressure.

Correct me if I'm wrong but it sounds that way.

I was being sarcastic

[SupaBayWitIt]

RSX > Corolla imo.

from my experience, both car's pedals are sensitive

[xkrndreamer]

i had a 2005 rsx-s
can't go wrong with it
a very nice car

[viper2788]

It's called a lack of HP, and you're not going to really find it in either car.

you mean torque.

[Ratez]

Lol gotta love all the correction you guys make on previous posts, suggest a car instead.

So you only want us to make a suggestion out of these? or any car within your budget:
Cars currently suggesting: Used 2000-2006 acura RSX, 06 Toyota Corolla, 06 Mazda 3, or scion tc.


Sporty car, good fuel economy = RSX. Other than that, can't comment much more. No idea about how insurance is over there

[mikez]

Dont lie to the man... you know Corolla S is the fastest thing you can get for under 50k! I see those things zooming down the road and swerve in and out of traffic like F1 cars with those skinny but grippy tires!

[MC Muffin]

you mean torque.

So for cars that don't have **** for torque, like the S2000, it wouldn't apply?

[v8subie]

it's the whole drive by wire instead of drive by throttle

[pandieboo]

thanks guys for the help.

i think im gonna go with what i been setting my eyes on...the rsx.

ohh and I was wondering, if any of you that have/had an rsx, how was driving in the winter, especially during heavy snowing conditions IF there is snow in ur area?
in chicago, there can be some crazy snow storms so I just want to make sure the rsx is good to drive in those conditions.

Im sorry if I keep thinking of all these questions!