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What options for a car around 20k

Used or new.

I just wrecked my car, I hit a deer last night. And from what people are telling me they will not declare it totalled and probably fix it. Well it will never be the same so I will probably end up trading it in.

So im looking at 2002s, 2003s, and some 2004s
Just throw out some cars...pics and links would be nice.
I was looking at:
Acura TSX ($$)
Acura RSX
Civic SI
WRX
Mini S
Audi A4
infinity g35 sedan ($$)
Honda pilot
some other SUV(parents are pushing for a bigger car)
Another civic
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Ill be back later tonite, i gotta go to work now.
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I say Euro (: Audi A4

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http://onlineshowoff.com/content/car...del=&state=all
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id go with with a WRX, best bang for your buck in the group of cars you listed.
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civic si . wrx
arouns 20k
maybe element
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Import people
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Civic Si if you like the way it looks. RSX is also a great car. I would get something with a bit more power than the vics.
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a4 is nice but kinda out of range. it will be around 25k....
http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/detai...rc=iy/model/a4
tsx is 26k+
http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/detai...c=iy/model/tsx
g35 27+
http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/detai...c=iy/model/g35
WRX is little lower than those cars above
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http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/detai...src=autos/make
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rsx would be good.

if you got a g35 that would be better
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RX-7, 1996, twin turbo. Around $20,000
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RX-7, 1996, twin turbo. Around $20,000
hes looking at kinda new year cars. 2001-04
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forgot to read that part...
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Originally posted by NoFriends
id go with with a WRX, best bang for your buck in the group of cars you listed.
:-) and the functional hood scoop rules!
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I would Suggest a 2002 or 2003 Acura RSX Coupe Its The Next Best Thing To a Civic.
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Go to your Local Honda Dealership. They Should Have Plenty-full of 2003's Left.
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ok thanks for the feedback.
How about if the most i want to spend is 300 or a lil over for 5 years with mabye 1 or 2k downpayment.
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consider used zo6
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I think id get raped in insurance..
Would you guys buy a 2000 civic Si modded with 30k miles on it? Its my old neighbors and he wants to sell it.
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The 2000 Si was my dream car, but I couldn't find any and ended up getting a new 02. Those are the BEST civics imo, and have lots of power. It's a great deal.

2000 Si + Vortech supercharger = 270 hp!
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WRX...I'm currently workin on getting one also. It's crazy, my dad even wants me to get the car he liked it so much.
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20th annv GTi
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1.8t
180hp
18" wheels
6spd trans
etc. etc.

I quote one of my friends...
"On my 2003 GTI 20th Anniversary Edition I hit 3K miles, changed the oil to Mobil 1 and installed K&N air filter. I dynoed in pre-chip form(average of 3 runs) 163hp/167tq. VW claims 180hp/174tq at the flywheel.

With the APR 93 octane chip it increased to (average of 3 runs) 185hp/203tq. And 95% of tq is at 2000rpms and stays there!!

Combine that with a 2900lb car and it scoots pretty quick! Tq steer in 1st/2nd is pretty harsh and roll-on into triple digits is now really sweet.

Not bad for $400 including the K&N. The coolest part is being able to get a trial demo for 6 hrs to help you decide if you want to buy the upgrade!"

Nuff said...
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