First Car
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Hello /o/,
I need a first car to replace my Vespa. Due to medical problems that I'd rather not get into, I need a fun car that I can get out at a slightly elevated seating position.
I was looking at the Ford Fiesta ST, thr Volkswagen Golf, and the Subaru XV Crosstrek.
I want something fun, comfy, and spacious. I know you guys don't like crossovers like the XV, but I have a legitimate reason to have one rather than soccer mom placebos.
Any other suggestions? Budget is $30k.
fiero
You have already chosen to not get a Crosstek.
There is potential in you.
>>14114063
>Budget is $30k
Mazda CX-3
ST is pretty low iirc.
>>14114087
like he said I'd probably go with a mazda
>>14114063
For that money you can get a mazda CX-3. Drives better than most. Fun, comfy, and spacious enough. Key word is "enough." What you need to haul, a kayak? If so there are roof racks. Comes in awd too.
Fiesta ST, Mazda 3s, Golfs are great choices, though seating position will be lower.
>>14114096
Slow, whatever, from test driving it and seeing reviews it felt fun and zippy enough.
Not a sports car by any means, but it is sporty enough for me. Shit, I ride a fucking Vespa, everything is an upgrade right now.
>>14114087
>>14114096
>>14114102
How are the CX-3s? I was looking into Mazda 3s, but I had a real hard time getting out. I saw the CX-3 and it just looked like a crossover version of the Mazda 3.
>>14114063
Also if your budget is 30k, there's still no reason to spend all 30k.
>>14114087
>>14114096
>>14114102
All correct. You can get one for low 20's and then spend it on tires, suspension, maintenance, gas money for short roadtrips
You can get one of these...
...if you are prepared to have to beat all the wimmins off of you m8
>>14114073
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/comox-courtenay-cumberland/87-fiero-parts-car/1127269385?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
not him but is this an ok fiero?
>>14114114
You're in the ballpark. It's based on the 2 and 3, which are already god tier in their classes. CX-3s have smaller interiors than other compact cross overs but again, whatchu hauling really? Are your kids fat? Are your friends fat? This is your car, not theirs.
They're the most "fun" to drive in their segment.
>>14114116
Or a superior X1.
>>14114133
>kids
None
>friends
Don't have many.
Thanks for the input.
>>14114116
I've never seen one of these before, and they're not too expensive at only a few thousand over budget, which I can easily afford.
But my issue would be long-term maintenance costs and reliability. That's why I'd rather go with the Mazda. But I'll see my local Mercedes dealer and drive one of these.
>>14114063
Own Fiesta ST; can confirm it's rather difficult to get in and out. And it's pretty low. Granted I'm about 6'3" and maybe 210, so take it how you will.
But its a hell of a car. More fun than my last car, a MINI.
>>14114147
>I've never seen one of these before
It's basically a Mercedes Crosstrek, and yes, it will be unreliable after a few years.
>>14114147
Also, if I sound facetious, I'm sorry I don't mean it. I appreciate all of you guy's input.
>>14114148
The Focus ST was even worse, the salesman had to pull me out of the thing. It doesn't help having back and butt problems.
I really did like the way the Fiesta deove and felt, and the Recaro seats fit me perfectly.
We don't necessarily HATE all crossovers, we hate cross overs LIKE the XV, Nissan Murano, Nissan Juke.
We dislike crossovers as a whole, and only hate a few.
Have you thought about the Fiat 500? Or a mini or mini countryman?
22-25k. Not bad.
>>14114063
>Vespa
>>14114168
It's cheap, my parents gave it to me when I was 16, and I love it. I'd still ride it if I didn't have my back issues, and was moving to BFE.
>>14114144
SIEG HEIL TO DEUTSHELAND!!!
>>14114163
Same, the Fiesta felt so much better. Someone suggested a countryman, those are much better for getting in and out of. And tons of people autocross them, so they are quick and a hoot.
>>14114164
I just hear horror stories of Fiat and Mini quality. Half of my family drives Minis and Fiats and are plagued with problems.
HAI GUIZE
>>14114147
Whatever you choose, you've done better than 99% of /o/ and actually have test driven cars, even the ones that will probably not be serious contenders.
>>14114191
I just prefer to lay out all the options I have and do research. I figured if I'm going to be dropping a huge chunk of change as well as any additional costs for tires, accessories, etc, I want to be informed with anything possible.
I just don't want to be stuck with a car that's uncomfortable or I don't like.
>>14114182
Yes they are less reliable than jap makes but are more reliable and cheaper to maintain than mercs and bimmers.
Your family is mostly well off enough. The upper middle class:
-Buys euro makes because they got some money
-Don't properly maintain them because they don't have upperclass money
-Blamed for poor reliability.
You know a huge reason honda's and toyota's have legendary reliability? Poorfags can't afford to "buy a new one" or "take it to a shop" and they have to keep them working enough to get to work.
>>14114219
>but are more reliable and cheaper to maintain than mercs and bimmers.
What?
British and Italian makes in general are bottom of the totem pole when it comes to preconceived notions of reliability.
Scion XB is easy on enter and exit
i have no idea what performance or fun factor is though
>>14114238
>preconceived notions of reliability
Careful, your tumblr is showing.
>>14114267
>preconceived notions of reliability
Yes, conjecture. Same as all of this >>14114219 post.
>>14114063
OP are you a landwhale?
>>14114287
No, 5'10" manlet at 177 pounds. I just have a fucked up back and butt.
>>14114267
>relibility
Sounds like something a Tumblrfag would say.
Anyways I would suggest a Volkswagen Beetle or a Jetta
>>14114063
Why won't you say your medical problem, OP.
>>14114287
OP is comfirmed tumblr whale sjw with classic upper middle class upbringings.
see>>14114182
Do you realize car ownership is inherently patriarchial?
>>14114304
>>14114305
>tumblr
Next they'll start throwing "reddit" around, because here on 4chan, other website names are INSULTS kids!
>>14114305
Yeah, instead we should not walk because walking is patriarchy Becuase it utilizes what remains of your legs.
But instead, use wheelchairs.
>>14114318
But Reddit can be turned into decent Aryans.
There is no saving the Tumblr feminist armpits.
>>14114219
The upper middle class leases them you moron.
Only idiots buy 2-3 year old European cars out of warranty.
Get the Fiesta ST. Alternatively, Juke NISMO RS really isn't a bad car if it weren't almost $29k.
>>14114337
>Juke NISMO RS really isn't a bad car
Not even the target demographic likes it.
>>14114219
>not constantly tuning up and learning about your car
>still taking it to the Merchant
Good luck paying 50 dollars for something you could do yourself.
>>14114337
Muh heug BUTT wasn't having a fiesta when I already test drove it, read the thread mansplainer
The Juke looks unique though, like a snowflake with no other rivals. Is it as special on the inside as it looks on the outside?
>>14114304
>>14114305
Fine, I have pilonidal cysts, crohn's disease, slipped disc AND suffer issues from a fracture of my L3 vertebrae.
How is asking for "reliability" making me a SJW? What about a lower-middle class upbringing makes me a SJW? If I were such a SJW, I would've majored in Liberal Arts or Gender Studies, not mechanical engineering.
>>14114219
>reliapoo
Your inner Reddit is showing if not, your inner Jezebel is showing.
>>14114353
Fuck off cunt.
WELP THREAD DERAILED
>>14114348
i can't tell if that's my mate tim in womans clothing or his wife with a haircut
>>14114353
Find one without the Recaros then, duh. I knew a person who had back issues like yours and liked his ST with the regular sport seats. They're just regular Fiesta seats with more bolstering. Pic Related
>>14114348
It has a MSRP of $29,000 without being much better than competiton costing $23-25k.
that's laughable.
>>14114373
DERAILED FROM THE HUGE ASS PROBLEMS
>>14114359
ew
just ride the bus you disgusting subhuman
>>14114382
Don't even reply to him, he's not OP, he's a troll trying to derail the thread.
I loved the Recaros, actually, they felt great. I'm not even going to look into the Nissan after their shitty design and quality choices.
>>14114396
>riding a bus
>in rural north carolina
???
>>14114406
or you could ride my cock faggot
>>14114406
>rural north carolina
New Bern / Greenville / Jacksonville bro?
>>14114426
Nope, outside of Boone.
>>14114434
>west NC
Hippie.
>>14114446
You know it.
>>14114063
Welp, I'm getting off. Thanks guys, I'll test out the Mazda CX-3, and Crosstrek, as well as try out the hatchbacks again. Any further replies aren't mine, I'm getting the fuck out of here before some troll tries to fuck up the thread any further.
>>14114458
Just a forewarning before you go:
I key every Crosstrek I come across that I see east of Raleigh.
Goodnight OP.
>>14114467
T-thanks
I forgot to mention, I'm trying out the GLA and X1, but I may not go with them. Either way, I'll figure it out.
