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Curious. What would YOU buy for $25K

7.3K views 117 replies 90 participants last post by  LOW FOCI  
#1 ·
It's really unbelievable but, I've got to thinking lately that the "average" vehicle in this day and age is about $25K.

If you had to go buy a new vehicle (not used), what would you buy?
 
#4 ·
i would go with the new Mazda Mx-5 Miata. It can be had for cheap, is very fun to drive and its not as weeny as the earlier gen. models.

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#7 ·
Well since BMW3, volvo V50 and TSX are all above 25k,
Mazdaspeed3, SI ... maybe the GTI

alternatively.. if I could be less than $200 over the $25k mark ; Mazda6 5door ($70 over) or Mazda6 Wagon ($170 over)

Igor
 
#9 ·
Remy said:
I love the GTi but I want the 4 doors
Wait for summer.

$25K would equal a new RSX Type-S for me.
 
#16 ·
06 Liberty CRD. Oh wait I DID!
 
#22 ·
nothing that fits me (6'7") comfortably in that price range, except maybe a pickup which i would never buy new.

oh, to be 6" shorter.........

Mike
 
#23 ·
Thameth said:
Where do you people keep getting this????:screwy: :screwy:

GTi starts at $22k.....
I swear I should scan my window sticker and post it here!:lol: The super high dollar package with DSG, leather, nav system, and dual climate control will list for around $27,000 +, but option 1 with pretty much everything was at $22,000.

Oh, I vote GTI.:D
 
#25 ·
1991 acura nsx, plenty used at that price :)
or maybe a 2000 saab 9-3 viggen
or 2002 subaru wrx sti

if i was buying brand new which i dont do anymore id pick up a 2005 end of year special on a new mustang gt 300 horsepower and all that fun !
 
#26 ·
Four vehicles have my attention right now in that price range.

1) Nissan Frontier: Starts well under $25k, but optioned as I'd like probably edges up to $27kish... still in the ballpark.

2) Toyota FJ Cruiser: Base 4x4 6sp = $23.5k... I love these.

3) GTI

4) When available... MazdaSpeed 3 will be a contender for my attention.