I’ve always been cheap when it comes to cars, as long as it has the basic necessities (A/C and Radio) I’ve been happy. A few weeks ago I picked up a 2019 Versa (5 speed) with 49K miles on it from my credit union’s repo lot for 10K; the credit union also offered .99% interest so overall I feel pretty good about the purchase. The simplicity and efficiency has me in straight econobox nirvana and was wondering if there are other weirdos out there like me who just love a good bare bones car that does one thing and one thing only, going from A to B.
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Absolutely.
For me, it’s about getting a car and driving it to it’s limits.
I’ve got a 2005 Toyota Prius. Bought it at 111,000 miles and currently at 123,000 miles. It’s lifted, oversized tires, and gets to do off road and still gets 40+ MPG. I’ve replaced a lot of parts on it and hoping to continue driving it until at least 400,000 miles.
That sounds wicked! How much lift does that thing have?
A tiny 1.5 inch. 😂
The oversized tires give me another inch, so a total of 7.5 inch clearance.
Slow car fast always is fun, and you can get away with it without breaking the speed limit haha. Plus, you don’t have to worry about them as much as a nice car
My wife has an 08 Chevy HHR that I tend to drive more often than my truck. It’s beat to hell and you have blindspots out the ass, but it does A to B like a champ. In the eight years we’ve had it, it’s required little maintenance and has carried us on many multi-state roadtrips all over the south and through the mountains without complaint. Nearly 100k miles later (nearly 200k on the car total) the sunroof leaks, the paint is f’ed, and it has various creaks and groans, but the a/c and the heated seats still work perfectly and I’d still trust it to cross state lines to this day. Not bad for a $7000 used car from a shady car lot in rural GA.
That’s a really good deal for a car right now, even a car like the versa that sells new for under 20k. I got hit by a pickup this morning and am likely going to need to buy a new car in a hurry. I would take that deal in a second.
I usually prefer to buy a new econobox vs spending more on a used SUV or whatever. Unfortunately there really aren’t many cheap econoboxes left. Even the cheapest cars are only available in higher trim levels, bringing them well over $20k.
Anyone have any cheap new car suggestions?
Mitsubishi Mirage? 2023 starts at 16K. I’m pretty sure that and the Versa are two of of the cheapest new cars you can buy in America these days. Anyone know something I don’t?
No Mitsubishi dealer near me, unfortunately. The mirage was the first car I considered. I don’t mind getting a car from somewhere far away, but I’d have nowhere to get warranty service unless I drove 3 hours each time.
I had a Versa as a rental a few years ago, I think it’s too basic for me for the new price.
I appreciate your suggestions. I’m going today to check out a Toyota Carolla.
I mean, you can never go wrong with a Corolla. Thing will still be running 100 years from now.
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Having a manual or at least something dual clutch-like just adds so much to the experience over a CVT
I love it. It’s nice to drive something that you don’t really have to care about.
Absolutely. I’m driving a 2012 Civic.132,000 miles. I love my little car. I just put new tires on it, and that didn’t even crack 400 bucks. I get fliers from my local dealer telling me my car could be worth 10 grand. Like, if they had anyone with the gift of vision look at it in broad daylight for more than four seconds, they’d know the thing is worth 900 bucks on a good day.
It’s a thing of beauty to me. My wife drives a 2019 Accord, and I think we’ll be buying her a Pilot because she has always wanted an SUV. If I replace my car, I want a manual 2.0 Civic
Oh, and I rev my car out to 4-5k on the regular, and the thing just fucking takes it. No engine is indestructible, but this R block is showing me it’s not far off.
Yeah. I had a fiat, couple Geo metros, and a mini Cooper. I’m happier with small motorcycles though, even in the snow lol
Absolutely. I’ve driven the wheels off a Honda Fit (300,000+ miles) and I still get as much kick out of it as I did when I first bought it.
As a rental car, I also kinda enjoyed the Versa. It’s so light. The CVT was what let the car down, so with the stick shift it’s probably a bit of a hoot.
Funny you bring up the Fit as my wife drives a 2012 Fit Sport. Amazing little car that does whatever we ask it to. Only 150K miles so it’s barely getting started.
