Best new car for $15K or under?
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Best new car for $15K or under?
Currently looking at the smart car but would consider something else with comparable mpg. All suggestions welcome, but please, no used cars and no "$15K base but $18K as tested" models. Thanks!
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I think you can pick up a Chevy Aveo for that money, they are great on gas. Your gonna be pretty limited for new cars under $15K
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That is a Daewoo .
For the money I think I might pick up a Pontaic Vibe I've scene them brand new in the paper for $11,999 + fees. Also I've scene a few HHR's for $12,995 + fees also
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At the $15K price point, why not seriously consider some used cars? A $15K new car is usually a stripped down, underpowered, and uncomfortable car you won't be happy with and will depreciate like mad. There are plenty of $15K 2-3 year old used cars with low miles, GM certified with 100K drivetrain warranty, comfortable, sufficient power, and will depreciate more slowly.
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That Pontiac Vibe will have a LOT of Toyota Corolla DNA (Matrix sister ship) and will give you room, utility and isn't bad at all...for the price quoted it might be a steal too...I had one for a week as a loaner and other than lacking in power (but nicer mileage...of course I am coming from my GTO) it was nice...
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I bought my daughter a Cobalt for under 15k. It a great little car, no problems at all, and gets great gas mileage in the stop and go traffic she has to drive in.
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I just found a Auto club mag from May of this year its opinion of best cars under 15k: Chevy Aveo LS, Chevy Cobalt, Dodge Caliber, Ford Focus, Hyundai Accent, Nissan Versa, Saturn Ion, Toyota Scion, Toyota Yaris..............
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That Pontiac Vibe will have a LOT of Toyota Corolla DNA (Matrix sister ship) and will give you room, utility and isn't bad at all...for the price quoted it might be a steal too...I had one for a week as a loaner and other than lacking in power (but nicer mileage...of course I am coming from my GTO) it was nice...
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A Cobalt or Focus can be had for less than 15 and an Aveo for less than 11K
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Look at a Nissan Versa, tons of room for the size and can be had for 15k with power everything/cd before incentives, the look is a little different but my mom has one and loves it, the car does not "feel cheap" like a focus/cobalt/neon
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With the new slightly bigger MINI coming out there are some deals on new leftover originals.
It's more like $18,000 but with the small engine and stick you get phenomenal mileage. And if the 'Vette's in the shop you could take the MINI autocrossing. They are street-legal go karts.
It's more like $18,000 but with the small engine and stick you get phenomenal mileage. And if the 'Vette's in the shop you could take the MINI autocrossing. They are street-legal go karts.