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Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
So my DD ford escort blew a head gasket so I'm now looking to buy a new or used car.
These are what the car needs to have:
1. 4 doors
2. As close to or over 30 mpg.
3. Good crash test record ( would you put your baby in it ? )
4. 28k or lower if new.

So far I've been looking at the Ford fiesta hatchback & I also looked at a focus ST...... It's a great car and fits all of my qualifications plus fun to drive.
Here's a link to my top pick at the moment.
http://m.ford.com/smartphone/highlightsdetails.html?cid=car&mid=Focus&year=2013&fid=0#appsimHome

So what do you guys think?
 

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Posted by Outlaw_Stangz (Member # 3926) on :
 
I would go for an 06-09 civic sedan. You can get one through a private party with around 50k for 12k or so depending on condition.
 

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Posted by DEVERO2 (Member # 6155) on :
 
I just bought a 2012 Fiesta. I love it. I am getting 41mpg in the city and on the freeway the gas gauge seems to go up. LOL I got the base model because I dont need a lot and it came with ipod hook up. I paid 11,995 for it. put 15,000 on it since November. Great car.
 

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Posted by Cobra 93-4992 (Member # 4992) on :
 
M5
 

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Posted by sleeping stallion (Member # 8162) on :
 
fiesta fusion focus are good ford cars the chevy cruze fits what your looking for
im a ford guy nothing else in my driveway
 

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Posted by Smoked50 (Member # 9592) on :
 
The new Toyota Camry gets 38mpg and is only 25k with 0 miles with touchscreen navigation/Bluetooth
 

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Posted by Stangn5oh (Member # 10875) on :
 
Just got a 2012 Nissan versa 4dr hatchback 1.6 ltr 124 HP 127trq says 30 city 33hwy but I actually get 28mpg mixed.full tank is 10.50-10.75gal and get 250-274miles on a full tank. 10,800miles on it.Sticker price was $16,500 but got it for $14,800 out the door in total was $18,000.
Family likes it and I love the 5yr bumper to bumper that I got.

I got this car less than 2 months ago, and I feel ripped off being that i heard on the radio that the 2013 is coming out for $12,500 with no miles
But good car
 

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Posted by BLK35th (Member # 4685) on :
 
Honda Civic or nothing at all. I test drove most of the cars in it's class before buying my 2nd one. Nothing handles better, and feels better in the driver seat than a Civic. Good on gas, can maneuver the hell out of it in the city. Low maintenance, and even if you do have to fix a few things here and there, its CHEAP!!!


With good freeway (65-70mph) driving I can reach up to 40-42mpg in my 2005 Civic. City driving (because Iam in San Francisco during the weekdays), I usually hit about 33-35mpg.

Got my civic last year with 55k for $6700 private party. It is the standard VP (Value Package) base model. Really good deals on Civics are hard to come by, but when you see one; DO NOT HESITATE to go out and drive it, call the poster right away.

And if you really want to get top notch gas mileage, go with the Chevy Volt. I know I know this is a Ford Forum, but everything is out the door when I see quality/reliability/efficiency in other manufacturers.

[ October 26, 2012, 04:24 PM: Message edited by: BLK35th ]
 

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Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 
I really like your idea of the ST, best of all worlds. Remember, you need to keep the fun factor in mind otherwise the drive is just too mundane. Ford is just kicking ass right now in all markets.
I bought a new SHO in 2011 and it supplies all my needs and mpg too. I chipped it so it's 425 hp now and super quick! You could opt for a used on for 28k
 

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Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
^ Yeah that FUN factor is part of the reason I want the ST...... I did hear that they are coming out with a turbo fiesta . That would save me a couple bucks.


*** Thanks guys for all your input. I might kick around the idea of a Honda to. They are great cars and also cheap when it comes to parts. I did look up parts on the Fiesta and they are also cheap. Steeda has a complete lowering kit for about 300 bucks. Rotors, shocks, filters and stuff are also pretty cheap too.
That Eco Boost motor is a little cramped in the focus but it looks to be decent as far as working on it down the road. Gonna keep looking around and I'll let you guys know what I end up buying.
 

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Posted by Adam5.0 (Member # 6995) on :
 
I just picked up an 2010 mazdaspeed3 for $20k. Had 11k miles. Best bang for the buck out there. Should be able to get about 28 mpg. Has more power and tq than the ST. And its pretty much a Ford and Mazda hybrid has a bunch of fomoco parts all over it. Can't beat 260 HP and 280 tq.

[ October 26, 2012, 04:59 PM: Message edited by: Adam5.0 ]
 

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Posted by GreatWhiteShark (Member # 5609) on :
 
Kia optima sx turbo
 

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Posted by Slowsn96 (Member # 10365) on :
 
Any Saturn!

[ October 26, 2012, 05:18 PM: Message edited by: Slowsn96 ]
 

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Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 

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Originally posted by Adam5.0:
I just picked up an 2010 mazdaspeed3 for $20k. Had 11k miles. Best bang for the buck out there. Should be able to get about 28 mpg. Has more power and tq than the ST. And its pretty much a Ford and Mazda hybrid has a bunch of fomoco parts all over it. Can't beat 260 HP and 280 tq.

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Originally posted by Adam5.0:
I just picked up an 2010 mazdaspeed3 for $20k. Had 11k miles. Best bang for the buck out there. Should be able to get about 28 mpg. Has more power and tq than the ST. And its pretty much a Ford and Mazda hybrid has a bunch of fomoco parts all over it. Can't beat 260 HP and 280 tq.

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Originally posted by MikeD.:
Volkswagon Jetta TDI

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My cousin has one and we work together. It is a very nice car but I know parts are gonna cost more then the Focus. Plus I wanna race him at the track and beat him in a Ford. He put an annoying fart can on his VW so now it sounds like shit LOL.
 

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Posted by Nifty50 (Member # 9987) on :
 
2010 falcon ???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Cbxe05M-wXQ
 

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Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
I wish they would offer one here in the US
 

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Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
fix the escort for a few bucks, and buy yourself a truck.
 

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Posted by dean-93 (Member # 9401) on :
 
my parents just got a 13 corolla for 18ish with 0.9% financing and they got bad credit

it gets like 30/35 mpg or more

it pretty big on the inside for a corolla to,enough power to get around quick enough

also look at civics and accords
 

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Posted by Adam5.0 (Member # 6995) on :
 

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Originally posted by Adam5.0:
I just picked up an 2010 mazdaspeed3 for $20k. Had 11k miles. Best bang for the buck out there. Should be able to get about 28 mpg. Has more power and tq than the ST. And its pretty much a Ford and Mazda hybrid has a bunch of fomoco parts all over it. Can't beat 260 HP and 280 tq.

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Hows the trq steer on that thing? I know the focus didn't have it nearly as much as some other FWD cars out there. I heard the Mazda is pretty noticeable when you get on it.

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Originally posted by v-town coupe:
fix the escort for a few bucks, and buy yourself a truck.

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Originally posted by Slowback67:

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Originally posted by MikeD.:
Volkswagon Jetta TDI

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My cousin has one and we work together. It is a very nice car but I know parts are gonna cost more then the Focus. Plus I wanna race him at the track and beat him in a Ford. He put an annoying fart can on his VW so now it sounds like shit LOL.

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Originally posted by Slowback67:
So my DD ford escort blew a head gasket so I'm now looking to buy a new or used car.
These are what the car needs to have:
1. 4 doors
2. As close to or over 30 mpg.
3. Good crash test record ( would you put your baby in it ? )
4. 28k or lower if new.

So far I've been looking at the Ford fiesta hatchback & I also looked at a focus ST...... It's a great car and fits all of my qualifications plus fun to drive.
Here's a link to my top pick at the moment.
http://m.ford.com/smartphone/highlightsdetails.html?cid=car&mid=Focus&year=2013&fid=0#appsimHome

So what do you guys think?

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Originally posted by Slowback67:
So my DD ford escort blew a head gasket so I'm now looking to buy a new or used car.
These are what the car needs to have:
1. 4 doors
2. As close to or over 30 mpg.
3. Good crash test record ( would you put your baby in it ? )
4. 28k or lower if new.

So far I've been looking at the Ford fiesta hatchback & I also looked at a focus ST...... It's a great car and fits all of my qualifications plus fun to drive.
Here's a link to my top pick at the moment.
http://m.ford.com/smartphone/highlightsdetails.html?cid=car&mid=Focus&year=2013&fid=0#appsimHome

So what do you guys think?

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I bought a new Chevy Cruze loaded, they get over 30 mpg, 4 door, very safe and look clean too, not too mention its a turbo *wink*... okay a wimpy one but at least you can do some perfromance stuff to them. You can purchase a new one for under $28k depending on options mine was much more than that but they do have base models. Good luck in your search
 

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