Topic: Buying my first car!

[PaulineSinclair]

I'll be buying my first car this summer!  I can't decide on which car to choose.  I've been researching for months and I seem to change my mind multiple times a day.  I've been looking at cars with a 20k sticker price or lower.  What is the best performing car in this price range?  I've been looking at mainly the 2014 models for the Mazda 3, Ford Focus sedan, Lancer and Subaru Impreza, all in the lowest trim models.  It seems like neither the Lancer or Mazda come with a/c at that trim, which is unfortunate.  I would like to test drive all of these vehicles, but that won't happen likely, until the summer actually arrives.  I also want to get a manual.  I heard that the Impreza has a "bad" manual gearbox.  What would you guys recommend?  I'll be going to university next fall.  I'm sure I'll have to get used to driving an economy car, as I've been driving my parents' cars for the last two and a half years.  My mom drives a 2007 Range Rover Sport Supercharged and my Stepdad drives a 2007 Chrysler 300 Limited, both automatic.  I don't have a lot of experience when it comes to driving a wide variety of cars, but I love driving those two.

[EV Dan]

Welcome. Can we first see a picture of that Corolla Altis, with Canadian plates? 

[Dante]

I'd say scratch the Lancer and Focus from the list.

I'd say look for a 2016+ Golf Trendline manual. Should be within your budget, comes with Android Auto/Car Play which you might like, it doesn't feel like a penalty box, practical, pretty fuel efficient and fairly reliable.... well equipped too for a base model.

[Solstice2006]

I'd say scratch the Lancer and Focus from the list.

I'd say look for a 2016+ Golf Trendline manual. Should be within your budget, comes with Android Auto/Car Play which you might like, it doesn't feel like a penalty box, practical, pretty fuel efficient and fairly reliable.... well equipped too for a base model.

I agree.  I would test drive the Golf, and a 2014+ Mazda 3 GS, one can easily be found with less than 40k for $16k plus HST.  Android Auto/Car Play is a dealer installed upgrade, that can easily be done. 

[quadzilla]

Wall of text, first time post, Corolla Atlas.....my spidey sense are going off.

[EV-Light]

Focus is a great option...as long as you can buy a manual. If you are thinking automatic, scrap it out of your list.


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[Brig]

Wall of text, first time post, Corolla Atlas.....my spidey sense are going off.

And if you already own a Corolla Altis (whatever that is), why is the title of the post "Buying My First Car?"

[EV Dan]

Wall of text, first time post, Corolla Atlas.....my spidey sense are going off.

And if you already own a Corolla Altis (whatever that is), why is the title of the post "Buying My First Car?"

Maybe she found that Altis with keys inside 
What annoys me though is I can't explain why anyone would want to waste their and ppl's time with this kind of posts. What is this, some study or market research?

[Sir Osis of Liver]

You think you've got problems, I can't decide between a Gumpert Apollo, Mitsuoka Orochi and a Ssangyong Rodius.

 

[PJungnitsch]

Put it in H!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07vdtBMG4Kg

[Sir Osis of Liver]

^ 

One of my favourites.