Cheapest Cars in America

sspade · 08-02-2021, 09:07 PM

If life threw you a curveball and you were forced to finance a new econobox... which one would you choose and why?

Not discounting the fact that purchasing a used beater for a couple grand would be a solid choice.

alex2364 · 08-02-2021, 09:49 PM

I'd get a Mazda 3 for $5 more than the Elantra.

sspade · 08-02-2021, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by alex2364

I'd get a Mazda 3 for $5 more than the Elantra.

Holy shit, good call. Just missed the cut!

heavyD^2 · 08-02-2021, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by alex2364

I'd get a Mazda 3 for $5 more than the Elantra.

I would get none of these cars.

overcoil · 08-02-2021, 10:15 PM

Probably the Impreza but I'd probably be miserable and rather have a motorcycle.

Though the Citroen Ami is a very interesting small car. https://www.citroen.co.uk/models/future-models/ami.html

c1pher · 08-02-2021, 10:18 PM

I think Jetta for me, but depending on the commute, I would get a Ducati for the same amount.

overcoil · 08-02-2021, 10:28 PM

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I think Jetta for me, but depending on the commute, I would get a Ducati for the same amount.

what's your opinion of the new Harley Pan American ?

c1pher · 08-02-2021, 10:37 PM

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what's your opinion of the new Harley Pan American ?

I am hoping HD is finally trying to become modern with the new PanAm, Sportster S and Livewire but fear it may be too late. I haven’t gone to test ride either bike. I’m too busy riding my Diavel to care lol.

SPARTANVI · 08-02-2021, 11:04 PM

Of the ones listed in the OP, probably the Hyundai Elantra. The triangular body lines kinda work for me and we've had generally good experience with our Sonata in the past. I can't really speak to anything mechanical without doing a deep dive, so this is purely from a styling perspective.

JJ 911SC · 08-03-2021, 06:33 AM

There is a couple cars in Canada almost sub 10K.

The Spark MSRP in Canada is just about $10K ($8K US). "Of course the As Show" is almost double...

jkoral · 08-03-2021, 08:02 AM

Just finished shopping econoboxes for a car for my son (college/work). Fourth car in household. Seriously considered base Jetta and Hyundai Kona.

Ended up with Mazda 3 Turbo Sedan. AWD with all the safety features and 250hp/320ft-lb for me (since I'm sure I'll be driving it occasionally). Unfortunately a little over $30K, very little dealer stock, not a lot of discounts to be had.

Maitre_Absolut · 08-03-2021, 08:05 AM

how is a civic not sub 20k usd. last i remember they were 15k cdn

kyriian · 08-03-2021, 08:36 AM

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how is a civic not sub 20k usd. last i remember they were 15k cdn

The new ones START at 24500 CAD now. Supremely expensive when its competition undercuts it by not a small margin

3 is 22500
Impreza is 20000
Corolla is 21500
Elantra is 18000

Now I am not sure of various trim details, maybe the Civic is better equipped, but that's not small change when the Elantra is 6600 bucks cheaper.

TAZ007 · 08-03-2021, 08:48 AM

Mazda 3 at the top of the list then Hyundai. That powertrain warranty is awesome.

sspade · 08-03-2021, 10:52 AM

For me, I'd go with the Impreza for sub-20k base vehicles.

1MOREMOD · 08-03-2021, 11:01 AM

I choose the Mazda 3 but switched to year old gti rabbit for almost same money.

KennyFSU · 08-03-2021, 11:05 AM

I travel a lot for work and have rented almost all the cars on that list.

For me, the best driving/optioned ones have been Hyundai, therefore, the Elantra would be my pick.

Darth One · 08-03-2021, 11:45 AM

Isn’t the Veloster sub-$20k? That might be my choice if it was overlooked

overcoil · 08-03-2021, 11:58 AM

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Isn’t the Veloster sub-$20k? That might be my choice if it was overlooked

A $19,000 Veloster might be a nice car.

2021 Velosater is sub-$20,000 but it has been discontinued for 2022. Now for 2022 the only Veloster available are the high-performance models and I think they are around $30,000.

The upcoming Ford Maverick front-wheel-drive hybrid at under $22,000 ?

Vivek. · 08-03-2021, 01:26 PM

Jetta if I HAD to choose from the list, but my e34 was 1/5th the price and a nicer car than anything on this list.

Transfer · 08-03-2021, 03:22 PM

Of that list
1) Elantra
2) Jetta
3) Impreza

DanG · 08-03-2021, 10:09 PM

I would agree with several members and go Mazda 3.

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SPARTANVI New Member 9 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW X1 sDrive28i, 328i Msport Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Of the ones listed in the OP, probably the Hyundai Elantra. The triangular body lines kinda work for me and we've had generally good experience with our Sonata in the past. I can't really speak to anything mechanical without doing a deep dive, so this is purely from a styling perspective.
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jkoral Colonel 1171 Rep 2,086 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 LBB 6MT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA iTrader: (7)	Just finished shopping econoboxes for a car for my son (college/work). Fourth car in household. Seriously considered base Jetta and Hyundai Kona. Ended up with Mazda 3 Turbo Sedan. AWD with all the safety features and 250hp/320ft-lb for me (since I'm sure I'll be driving it occasionally). Unfortunately a little over $30K, very little dealer stock, not a lot of discounts to be had.
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TAZ007 Colonel 1859 Rep 2,760 Posts Drives: 2021 Z4 M40 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 Z4 M40 [5.00]	Mazda 3 at the top of the list then Hyundai. That powertrain warranty is awesome.
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sspade Major General 2515 Rep 5,478 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Stevenson, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2016 BMW 320i [7.87] 2014 BMW 328i [6.83]	For me, I'd go with the Impreza for sub-20k base vehicles.
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Darth One drunk poster 6463 Rep 3,648 Posts Drives: M4 GTS \| E46 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Isn’t the Veloster sub-$20k? That might be my choice if it was overlooked
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Transfer Major General 5307 Rep 5,875 Posts Drives: Bronco Wildtrak, Tesla MYP Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (1)	Of that list 1) Elantra 2) Jetta 3) Impreza
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DanG Major General 11664 Rep 7,225 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [8.01]	I would agree with several members and go Mazda 3.
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