OPPO is great

"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
02/07/2016 at 21:02 • Filed to: None

and one of those things that make OPPO great is understanding that not everyone wants a Miata, brown desiel manual wagon, Audi Allroad (can you believe it?), or a BRZ. This is one of those people. I have a friend looking to ditch her 2003 Camry. Budget max $14000. 2012 or newer fewer miles the better. She wanted something liek a Rav4 but they were out of her budget for what she wants to pay.

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DISCUSSION (48)

bob and john > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 21:08

honda accord. much nicer cars then the camry, and actually somewhat fun to drive.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 21:08

Mazda 3?

Leadbull > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 21:09

She can buy a Toyota Previa and use the remainder for sick mods.

fhrblig > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 21:09

I bought a 2013 Kia Optima LX for around that price, still with gobs of warranty left. I love it. Tell them to look for those or Hyundai Sonatas. No turbo, though, they will cost more to maintain and the base GDi is plenty powerful.

dogisbadob > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 21:10

The Yaris is a good choice, and of course she can’t go wrong with another Camry. There’s also the Corolla and Matrix. She should be able to get a low-miles 2012+ Matrix in her price range.

Toyota makes great cars.

Steve in Manhattan > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 21:11

In this case, the answer is Subaru. Probably an Outback older and with more miles than she wants, but you can’t be choosy with those constraints.

jvirgs drives a Subaru > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 21:12

Dodge Dart

Brian Silvestro > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 21:12

Ignore the year limit and she can buy any of these fantastic cars.

AZ-1

Skyline

RX-7 (FD)

E34 M5

240sx with a V8

986 Boxster

Cappuccino

E30 Wagon

S2000

280Z

2002

500E

Crown

E30

240sx

AE86 GTS

MR2

IS300

SC300

E36 M3

Miata

Land Cruiser

ML55

WRX

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 21:13

friend of my Girlfriend’s just bought a 2013 Elantra limited. Loaded to the gills, leather, heated seats (front and rear) auto climate control, Bluetooth, moonroof, etc. 27k miles, $12,000. No, its not a driver’s car, but its REALLY comfortable and has the balance of that 10-year 100k mile warranty. Modern Hyundais seem to be pretty much dead reliable and easy to service (my 2011 Elantra Touring was great on both fronts, and much more fun to drive than the sedan for many reasons...)

Funktheduck > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 21:14

Skyactiv Mazda 3.

Corolla and civic are good choices too. I think the Corolla would be the better pick between those two because it's a little more practical.

OPPOsaurus WRX > jvirgs drives a Subaru
02/07/2016 at 21:14

what would a dart have over a corolla or civic

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 21:15

low price, really comfortable interior.

TheHondaBro > Brian Silvestro
02/07/2016 at 21:20

This is good Oppo.

Bytemite > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 21:22

Just tell her to look at consumer reports and buy whatever is recommended that she thinks looks cool.

No need to ask oppo what some random pedestrian car buyer should buy. There are no variables or wants or needs for us to work with. Just tell her to buy a corolla, she wouldnt be able to tell if it was a corolla or a camry anyway if it wasnt for the badge.

This is like asking what music CD should my deaf friend buy?

Anything.

jvirgs drives a Subaru > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 21:23

Its different, good interior for the price point and you can get a nicely equipped used one fairly cheap.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Bytemite
02/07/2016 at 21:25

Not good oppo bro

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 21:25

Fusion, milan, Mazda 6.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 21:35

Rav4

AM3R shamefully returns > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 21:38

What about a Honda HRV? Maybe out of budget.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
02/07/2016 at 21:41

for the year and mileage she wants they were too much money

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 21:42

Fair enough.

Elantra GT then.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Bytemite
02/07/2016 at 21:42

sorry man, hope you can drain the piss out of your cheerio’s

fhrblig > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
02/07/2016 at 21:48

FWIW, my partner bought a brand new 2016 Elantra GT and paid only $14,800 for it. Elantras are underrated.

Bytemite > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 21:49

Hey man, ill eat my cheerios the way I like em. And I just gave good vanilla advice to a vanilla carbuyer.

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 21:50

Maybe an Impreza. It'll certainly be better than the civic or Corolla in bad weather

OPPOsaurus WRX > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
02/07/2016 at 21:55

sounds reasonable, i’ll pass it on

OPPOsaurus WRX > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
02/07/2016 at 21:57

funny way of spelling ford gt lol

OPPOsaurus WRX > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
02/07/2016 at 21:57

i’ve heard good things about the fusion. i think shes stuck on toyota is reliable, fords cant be

DoYouEvenShift > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 21:58

Scion XB

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > fhrblig
02/07/2016 at 21:59

yeah, I know you can get a GLS/Se whatever... for about that, I paid $14,600 for my 2011 Elantra Touring... The thing is this is a loaded to the gills Elantra Limited, would be like $25k new... (maybe you could bargain it down to ~20?).

DasWauto > Bytemite
02/07/2016 at 22:07

Hey dude, while you’re right that he didn’t give Oppo much to go on with the question, you could have simply asked for those details. Rule #1, don’t be a dick, just ask for further info next time. Cheers.

OPPOsaurus WRX > DoYouEvenShift
02/07/2016 at 22:07

i had one for an old job, i couldnt do that to anyone

DoYouEvenShift > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 22:10

I couldnt do Camry or Rav4 to anyone either, but it seems it would be fitting to them.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 22:12

Ford’s can be awesome reliability wise....if you buy the right model.

Mazda 6 is awesome too tho, maybe pitch that ha

Bytemite > DasWauto
02/07/2016 at 22:14

There are no other details that’s why I recommended the corolla.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Bytemite
02/07/2016 at 22:14

If you’re not cool with questions like this, just scroll by and ignore it.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > DasWauto
02/07/2016 at 22:15

Or just scroll on and ignore the question

DasWauto > Bytemite
02/07/2016 at 22:21

I know, but that recommendation could have done without the sass. I don’t intend to make any further fuss about that, just wanted to suggest that you could’ve gone about it in a better way. Trying to help everyone get along.

Wobbles the Mind > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 22:27

If she really wants a crossover, 2011 and 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, Kia Sorento, and Hyundai Santa Fe can all be found with under 40k miles for about $15,000. She could haggle down to where she needs to be.

You may want to mention that if she only wants to spend $14,000 then she will need to look for a vehicle closer to $10,500. Any extended warranties, tax, title, and financing fees will push her up to $14,000. If she purchases a $14k car, she will likely end up financing close to $20,000.

Matt Nichelson > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 22:56

Funny you mention the Allroad. Found this at a dealer lot last night. Was going to mention it when i make my big dealership stalking intro post tomorrow. For the record, I see exactly zero of these where I live.

Kinja'd!!!

Burn-Spaz1966-Burn > Bytemite
02/07/2016 at 22:59

Dude: 1. “Be Excellent towards each other!”

2. Don’t speak for me, speak for yourself.

Matthew Keyser > fhrblig
02/07/2016 at 23:00

I've been very impressed with the advances in quality in Kia and Hyundai products in just the past few years. It's insane. With a 10 year warranty to boot. Would recommend.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 23:48

Told you so!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/07/2016 at 23:48

You got a different job? When was this?

911e46z06 > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/08/2016 at 00:17

Miata

OPPOsaurus WRX > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
02/08/2016 at 07:42

that job was from august-november. I started at this current place in December.

lunr > Steve in Manhattan
02/08/2016 at 08:35

Yeah, I’m starting to see 2011-2013 Foresters come down near $14k and some even around $11k.

They’ll usually have higher than average miles but that’s OK, when I bought my 2013, it was 2 years old with 60k miles on it and it is in great condition.

(The 2011 is the same engine and design as the 2012 and 2013, so even if she wants 2012 or newer, don’t hesitate to step down a year on these model Foresters to snag a good deal).

I've also seen a lot of 2012 Legacies going for around $12k, too, if she'd prefer sedan over CUV/wagon.

TheJMan92 > Brian Silvestro
02/08/2016 at 17:34

The right idea, that’s what this comment is made of.