best( bang for your buck)small car under 25 grand.

[Boss 290]

Hey I wanted to make a poll on what you all think is the best bfyb 2006 small car under 25 grand. The survey would include any car people can think of. After we have established the cars then i would post a poll up

ford : fiesta and focus
holden: viva and astra
Hyundai: gets
mazda:2
toyota:yaris and corolla
kia: cerato
mitsubitchi: colt
honda:
suzuki: swift

sorry, i know i have missed some out but please add to it and when we have all the cars down, i will make a survey and we can vote and see it...thanks alot. please try not to be biased....vote on the car that you think is best for the price...not brand loyalty.
so voting would take all the factors into account eg: price, looks, handling, fuel consumption, speed,reliability, quality, power, comfort, ride etc

thanks alot guys. i look forward to seeing your answers and hopefully getting that survey up tonight cheers

[Fairlane]

No Honda Civic or Jazz?

[Smoke Pursuit]

Astra for me, based on the fact that it has a 5 star safety rating, is reasonably priced and very well equiped.

Focus has a better engine but sadly is let down by poor build quality, lack of features and not the best looks.

[Boss 290]

lol how could i forget the jazz and civic...thanks mate .......does anyone know what brand the eco is?

[SpoolMan]

For value the Hyundai accent 5 years warranty, got a 5 door hatch for my wife in 2002 with alloys, A/C, CD, auto, spoiler $17500 drive away...still around the same price....
Mitsubishi colt has a 10 year warranty if you hang on to your cars these warranties are hard to ignore..
The Focus, Fiesta, Mazda 3, Mazda 2 and Astra are all better quality cars.

Stay away from the KIA the spare parts they keep for these cars in Australia is disgusting 3 to 4 weeks for most parts.

[ThoR_]

Honda Type R Integra with a few mods can kill V8`s. VTEC is crazy. A friend of mine had a CRX 1.6 VTEC and is use2 leave 90% of 6cylinder sitting still. Imagine the Integra. 2nd hand though.

If your talking new cars what about the stock 2.0l Subaru Imprezza...Or the 2.5 RS model or wateva it is.

[MITCHAY]

Originally Posted by ThoR_

Honda Type R Integra with a few mods can kill V8`s. VTEC is crazy. A friend of mine had a CRX 1.6 VTEC and is use2 leave 90% of 6cylinder sitting still. Imagine the Integra. 2nd hand though.

If your talking new cars what about the stock 2.0l Subaru Imprezza...Or the 2.5 RS model or wateva it is.

Insurance on a Type R is also crazy too. Hardly a comfortable car aswell. I was considering buying one before I bought my WRX.

[ebxr8240]

The new Liberty would come close within that $$$...
I wouldn't give it a second thought on build and safety.....

[Rev28K]

Originally Posted by ThoR_

Honda Type R Integra with a few mods can kill V8`s. VTEC is crazy. A friend of mine had a CRX 1.6 VTEC and is use2 leave 90% of 6cylinder sitting still. Imagine the Integra. 2nd hand though.

The Type R's are good around corners and under brakes, in a straight line a V8 (especially a modified one) will probably still win.

I like the Polo GTi (except that it's over your budget) so I'd prob go for a Focus or a Clio.

[ThoR_]

Originally Posted by Rev28K

The Type R's are good around corners and under brakes, in a straight line a V8 (especially a modified one) will probably still win.

I like the Polo GTi (except that it's over your budget) so I'd prob go for a Focus or a Clio.

Yeh but there still a great car and even in a straight line they can beat some v8`s which is pretty good. Power to weight and technology.

How ever screw technology give me a 351

[XRated]

Honda Civic or Ford Focus. A friend is actually in this very predicament!!

[Bucket]

For 27990 you can get a Polo GTi :-D NOW THATS BANG!!

[XtRmn8]

Originally Posted by Bucket

For 27990 you can get a Polo GTi :-D NOW THATS BANG!!

.....plus add another $5000 of onroad costs.

[#Russ#Es#]

Originally Posted by XtRmn8

.....plus add another $5000 of onroad costs.

Funny that...I was offered a Polo GTI for $28000 on the road (that was with a $2500 trade in), so roughly $30500 on the road...

[robjh80]

Mitsubishi Lancer for peace of mind warranty, 5 Years/130,000km's bumper to bumper and 10 Years/160,000km's on powertrain,............ or for sheer resale value alone, as well as brilliant fuel economy, safe, comfortable interior with predictable road manners thrown in to boot, Toyota Corolla.

[Boss 290]

yeh the poll will be on cars under 25 grand drive away. So far we have:

ford : fiesta and focus
holden: viva and astra
Hyundai: gets, accent
mazda:2
toyota:yaris and corolla
kia: cerato
mitsubitchi: colt, lancer
honda: civic
suzuki: swift
suberu: impreza

the (jazz) what make is it ? honda?

[Kenster]

nissan: pulsar and tiida

[mcflux]

Kenter, I spose with "Samantha" from SITC peddling the Tiida you'll get a lot of Bang for not much Bucks ;)

[Kenster]

Originally Posted by Ghia5L

Kenter, I spose with "Samantha" from SITC peddling the Tiida you'll get a lot of Bang for not much Bucks ;)

:hihi: let say less miles but more rear seat miles :hihi:

[mcflux]

I wonder if there's any tread left on the tyres? :P

[Kenster]

Originally Posted by Ghia5L

I wonder if there's any tread left on the tyres? :P

: or how much wear left on suspension

[Steffo]

Volkswagen Polo 1.9 TDI - 74kW 240Nm 1.9 TurboDiesel, sub 5L/100km, $22,990

Volkswagen Polo 1.6 6spd Automatic - 77kW 154Nm 1.6 Petrol, only 6spd auto in its class, $20,990

Can't buy a better car then those two in the 20-25k bracket. Highest quality, most economical in their respective fuel categories etc etc.

[uranium_death]

Most people rate the Focus ahead of the Astra, but the Astra has the benefit of being around a lot longer.

The Corolla, like the Camry is largely image, but the cars in many respects are in no way better than others. In fact, they're worse.

I'd take an Astra over a Corolla anyday, simply because Toyotas have crap interiors (traditionally).

[070mstg]

Originally Posted by uranium_death

The Corolla, like the Camry is largely image, but the cars in many respects are in no way better than others. In fact, they're worse.

if you're talking reliability,with a 94 camry (2.2 auto) in my driveway (work car) with 320 000km on the clock i would argue that this aint true. in the last ten years that i've had it(my parents bought it new and did no work to it) other than (not too frequent) servicing (oil,filters,brake pads,tyres) i've changed an alternator. thats it..

[uranium_death]

Originally Posted by 070mstg

if you're talking reliability,with a 94 camry (2.2 auto) in my driveway (work car) with 320 000km on the clock i would argue that this aint true. in the last ten years that i've had it(my parents bought it new and did no work to it) other than (not too frequent) servicing (oil,filters,brake pads,tyres) i've changed an alternator. thats it..

I acknowledge my lack of information.

I often state Toyota's reliability, but I find them bland externally and internally.
That's why I like the big RWDs...they have nicer interiors and are a greater pleasure to drive.

But that's why Toyotas appeal. They don't break down.
But my dislike for them is because their interiors are traditionally just so damn boring.

But it's more a personal thing than a factual thing, almost making what I am saying garbage.

[Steffo]

Originally Posted by uranium_death

But that's why Toyotas appeal. They don't break down.

They actually do. Quite alot.

[majin_andrew]

is the Mazda 3 going to be in it?

[Bucket]

The New Swift Sport?? 1.6L...96Kw...900kg... 23990 plus onroads

Link Here

[WizBang]

I'll be looking at the Swift for that type of money

[carazy]

Another gong for the Polo GTI, I test drove one recently. Fantastic car.
It would be worth the extra cash to get IMHO and will hold it's value far better because it's turbo and the top of the line for that particular model.

The price list I have lists dealer delivery as $1,600 so the base would be avalible for around $28,000 but then if you add leather and the sunroof (as I would if it were not for the fact that I'm now able to get an XR6t instead) then they are around $32,000 on road.