I can't figure out what I should buy.

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I can't figure out what I should buy. 2016-01-02 14:36:36 Post No. 14157086
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I can't figure out what I should buy. Anonymous 2016-01-02 14:36:36 Post No. 14157086 [Report]

I've read the sticky but I feel like there may be better options because of my wants/needs in the same price areas.

I'd like a compact sedan or coupe that will go faster than a kia rio or accord.

I've changed my radiator, a leaky transmission line, and some other stuff so I can do some home wrenching but i'd like it to be reliable enough I don't worry about having to wrench it daily.

I need gas mileage to be at least 22 city / higher highway.

I don't want something an insurance company is going to bend me over for owning.

This is a daily driver.

>It has to be automatic
Yeah I know it's manual for life here but I never got taught it and don't want to risk learning it for my daily driver because i'm a broke college student.

I'd prefer something from 2002-2008 but if I can get newer in this budget that isn't junk i'll take it.

Budget is $5.5k

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Anonymous 2016-01-02 17:57:51 Post No.14157846
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Anonymous 2016-01-02 17:57:51 Post No.14157846 [Report]

Honda Civic ex
2007

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Anonymous 2016-01-02 19:39:15 Post No.14158323
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Anonymous 2016-01-02 19:39:15 Post No.14158323 [Report]

>>14157846

I thought the vtecs in the automatic were weak and slow.

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Anonymous 2016-01-02 19:40:59 Post No.14158330
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Miata, a cute one

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Anonymous 2016-01-02 21:25:21 Post No.14158972
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>>14158330
>Automatic miata.

My man are you trying to get me killed IRL?

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Anonymous 2016-01-02 21:27:06 Post No.14158980
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Anonymous 2016-01-02 21:27:06 Post No.14158980 [Report]

>>14157086
Do NOT buy a Honda with an automatic.

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Anonymous 2016-01-02 21:28:08 Post No.14158985
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Anonymous 2016-01-02 21:28:08 Post No.14158985 [Report]

>>14158330
Scariest fucking thing I've ever seen on /o/

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Anonymous 2016-01-02 21:31:00 Post No.14159000
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Anonymous 2016-01-02 21:31:00 Post No.14159000 [Report]

>>14158980
Then what should I get kouhai?

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Anonymous 2016-01-02 21:32:22 Post No.14159011
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Anonymous 2016-01-02 21:32:22 Post No.14159011 [Report]

>>14159000
E46 BMW

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Anonymous 2016-01-02 21:37:37 Post No.14159027
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>>14159011

Correct me if i'm wrong but isn't insurance going to bend me over because "mah premium BMW tag" and it's going to eat my $$$ up with expensive repairs that home wrenching is painful to do.

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Anonymous 2016-01-02 22:22:55 Post No.14159303
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Anonymous 2016-01-02 22:22:55 Post No.14159303 [Report]

>>14159027
you're wrong.

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Anonymous 2016-01-02 23:35:42 Post No.14159757
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Anonymous 2016-01-02 23:35:42 Post No.14159757 [Report]

>>14157086
> tl;dr OP wants a $5.5k 10-year old automatic car that's faster than a shitbox but gets shitbox MPGs.

In this price range, the manual version will be quicker, more fuel efficient, and less likely to have issues than an automatic. It also sounds like you're after a bit of performance, so you'll appreciate the responsive qualities of a manual.

Learn manual.

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Anonymous 2016-01-03 03:27:06 Post No.14161242
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Anonymous 2016-01-03 03:27:06 Post No.14161242 [Report]

>>14159303
That solves that!
>>14159757
Nah i'm good.

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Anonymous 2016-01-03 13:59:06 Post No.14163645
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Anonymous 2016-01-03 13:59:06 Post No.14163645 [Report]

>>14161242
So gaining 3-5 mpg, a quicker 0-60 by .5-1.0 second, and a more engaging and rewarding driving experience isn't worth an hour of practice in a parking lot?