Real Garage: $25,000 Edition 

"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind) 11/27/2016 at 17:18 • Filed to: Dream Garage

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You need to buy a brand spanking new car for a list price of $25,000 USD. This will be your only vehicle so whatcha gonna do? This is some real car buying right now so look around and as always, enjoy yo’selves!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Wobbles the Mind 11/27/2016 at 17:24

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The cheapest one you can get is a base “S” manual for $25,850. Which would still be plenty of car for me.

My X-type is too a real Jaguar > Wobbles the Mind 11/27/2016 at 17:33

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!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!

http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/18D0000A

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Wobbles the Mind 11/27/2016 at 17:36

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Using my swell employee discount at work, an extended cab RWD Canyon in Cardinal red with the 2.5L and 6-speed manual. Throw in a drop-in bed liner, convenience package, and the 7" Intellilink screen. I think it comes out to about $26k, which my discount gets me in at well under that.

Klaus Schmoll > Wobbles the Mind 11/27/2016 at 17:37

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€ 23K brings up a variation of Skoda Octavia RSs brand spanking new from some dealers who exploit variable pricing and taxation within th EU.

But we are Oppo so we don’t buy new, we use depreciation as our friend. So I’d this instead for even less.

djmt1 > Wobbles the Mind 11/27/2016 at 17:38

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brjklein > Wobbles the Mind 11/27/2016 at 17:43

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Interesting question. For whom am I buying, myself or someone in particular?

For myself: Focus ST. I was going to pick a WRX but they start at too much. I need something with space, so no Miata or BRZ.

jkm7680 > Wobbles the Mind 11/27/2016 at 17:46

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New GTI.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/680104288/overview/

bhtooefr > Wobbles the Mind 11/27/2016 at 17:51

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Can I include federal tax credits for the purchase of that car?

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Wobbles the Mind 11/27/2016 at 17:57

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KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs > Wobbles the Mind 11/27/2016 at 18:03

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Number one, I wouldn’t buy new. Did that with my Mini, which cost about $25K.

Number two, I’d look for either a diesel 5 Series or a diesel E Class/300(S)D.

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DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > Wobbles the Mind 11/27/2016 at 18:05

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2016 Civic. I test drove one for shits and gigs and really liked it. TBH I actually liked the CVT although if it was going to be my only car I’d have to get the manual.

Also no turbo. I like my Honda engines NA only making noticeable power above 5k, and not being on speaking terms with low end torque.

Plus wireless phone charger!

InFierority Complex > Wobbles the Mind 11/27/2016 at 18:08

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2017 Mazda3 S Grand Touring

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/683583822/overview/

manual, hatchback, red. Hoping to pull the trigger on a used one next year.

Practical, fun to drive, great looking especially in soul red. I’m in love with these right now.

j250ex > Wobbles the Mind 11/27/2016 at 18:15

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2016 Jeep Wrangler sport. $23,995. Drive it and enjoy for years and still have great resale value when it’s time for something else.

interstate366, now In The Industry > InFierority Complex 11/27/2016 at 18:16

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Absolutely this.

PWRandSPD > Wobbles the Mind 11/27/2016 at 18:17

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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 11/27/2016 at 18:30

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What you did

I see it

Chasaboo > Wobbles the Mind 11/27/2016 at 18:33

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Probably $21k out the door. That leaves you $4k for beer, BBQ, and broads. Yes Honda, the intelligent purchase.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Wobbles the Mind 11/27/2016 at 18:35

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Hyundai Veloster Rally Edition. I haven’t driven one but from What i’ve seen I like it, if not this,a Fiesta ST. Some one on Oppositelock has one, or had one. When I saw that interior I knew I was in love.

The exterior color is pretty great too.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/27/2016 at 18:49

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What he did.

I did too.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/27/2016 at 18:59

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Yep, I’d probably do it again. Budget bumped to $45k? No. I’d still buy a Ford hatch though.

mazda616 > Wobbles the Mind 11/27/2016 at 19:03

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Mine.

2016 Mazda6 i Touring

It stickers for $27,155, but that’s because it has the Bose/Sunroof package. Without that, it stickers at $24,995.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Wobbles the Mind 11/27/2016 at 19:05

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Today I learned that no manufacturer makes anything I want for under $25k. I’d have to just bite the bullet and buy a RAV4, since I need SUV-esque room.

awmaster10 > Wobbles the Mind 11/27/2016 at 19:10

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Would have to be a Pontiac G8 GT (Would love to get a GXP with the ls3, but ls2 will suffice) And have $5000 leftover for exhaust, cam, tune. 4 doors, plenty of room, corvette motor, and a stick. Either that or just a c6 corvette.

awmaster10 > awmaster10 11/27/2016 at 19:12

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Oh, new cars. In that case, I would have $25k in the bank instead. My answer wins because RWD

Land_Yacht_225 > Wobbles the Mind 11/27/2016 at 19:16

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I have to say that the new 2017 Elantra is very comfortable and the driving position is actually workable for people like me who like to lay down with the wheel in their lap while they drive. So I will take one in top, fully loaded, Limited trim with all the toys and gizmos...embarrassingly it has more than my Benz does.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Wobbles the Mind 11/27/2016 at 19:23

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500 Abarth, FiST, or Golf GTI,

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > Wobbles the Mind 11/27/2016 at 20:01

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Already did it.

ciscokidinsf > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/27/2016 at 21:29

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I don’t want to be labeled a ‘hater’ but the Veloster is just an Accent in prettier clothes and with waaay less visibility. But to each its own.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Wobbles the Mind 11/27/2016 at 21:44

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Once you do the currency conversion, a 2017 BRZ is noticeably under $25K USD where I live, so I think I’ll choose that. I don’t really need to carry more than one other person around, I don’t travel with a lot of luggage, and I love oversteer. It should be perfect.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > ciscokidinsf 11/27/2016 at 23:12

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I used to hate them too, they one me over in time

pip bip - choose Corrour > Wobbles the Mind 11/28/2016 at 03:56

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Lancer or Cruze.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Wobbles the Mind 11/28/2016 at 14:46

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I’d buy a 2016 Mini Cooper Hardtop paired with the 1.5 turbo 3 cylinder and the 6 speed automatic.

Here’s one in black

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/646520769/overview/