Cheapest Cars in America

sspade · 08-02-2021, 08:07 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, 08:49 PM

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

sspade · 08-02-2021, 08:53 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, 09:02 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, 09:15 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, 09:18 PM

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

overcoil · 08-02-2021, 09:28 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, 09:37 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, 10:04 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, 05:33 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, 07:02 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, 07:05 AM

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

kyriian · 08-03-2021, 07:36 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, 07:48 AM

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

sspade · 08-03-2021, 09:52 AM

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

1MOREMOD · 08-03-2021, 10:01 AM

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

KennyFSU · 08-03-2021, 10:05 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, 10:45 AM

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

overcoil · 08-03-2021, 10:58 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, 12:26 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.

stein_325i · 08-03-2021, 02:20 PM

I'd spend an extra few $$$ on a Mazda3, if I had to do one of the ten then I'd go Elantra. Mazda's are some of the best looking, feeling, and driving mainstream vehicles. They look and feel much higher than their price tag and the quality and reliability is very high, not to mention they haven't resorted to ugly and over-styled design like most of the Japanese brands have.

Transfer · 08-03-2021, 02:22 PM

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

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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 Lieutenant Colonel 1022 Rep 1,966 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 1845 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 2465 Rep 5,457 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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