What car to get for around $400 a month

.:bHd:. · 09-28-2009, 08:25 PM

So my lease is about the end I wanna take the smart route and not spend too much on a car. That said, I don't want a POS that is gonna make me mad every time I drive it. So im looking to get something in the range of $350 - $400 a month. It can be a lease or finance for a used car. Any advice? And please no cars that have ridiculous maintenance costs.

thanks

koreez88 · 09-28-2009, 08:52 PM

Honda Civic SI?

lib · 09-28-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan0102

how much down

^ This. Or even better, pick a price range.

You could get a Ferrari for $400/mo if you put enough down up front. The answer is also very different if it's 400/mo for 12-months vs 24-months, 36-months or if you're bonkers, 72-months.

Inspired · 09-28-2009, 11:55 PM

toyota prius..

Boost Gomez · 09-29-2009, 12:00 AM

Genesis Coupe?

shipill · 09-29-2009, 01:22 AM

VW GTI

Turbo>NA · 09-29-2009, 02:01 AM

Basic audi A4

Vudoo4u2 · 09-29-2009, 02:08 AM

honda accord v6 6mt
acura tsx 6mt

Year's_End · 09-29-2009, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shipill

VW GTI

yes

Mtech · 09-29-2009, 04:05 AM

You wanna buy my E36 M3 hehe

Garduna · 09-29-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by shipill

VW GTI

+1 to that.

wakeboarder109 · 09-29-2009, 10:24 AM

I'm pretty sure the GTI will come with the free maintenance for 3/36k as well

LI E90 · 09-29-2009, 10:35 AM

find something on swapalease.. some people are desperate to get put of their leases and are offering crazy incentives on cars

ZJP · 09-29-2009, 03:00 PM

CPO E46 M3

KingOfJericho · 09-29-2009, 03:12 PM

I love my 2008.5 GTI. It's also for sale

11Past9 · 09-29-2009, 03:43 PM

All the options you gave him fucking suck...

For $20,000 (with the average interest rate applied and no money down is $400.00 per month)

C5 Corvette FRC or even a C5 zO6:

or one of these:

EVO VIII:

04-05 WRX/STi:

Honda s2000:

Trailblazer SS:

None of these cars are slower than a 14.0 second quarter mile with the fastest being around a high 12 second stock. They can be had well under $20,000 or you can spend all $20,000 for a better example. They are all reliable and reasonable to maintain and most of all a HOOT to drive.

*disclaimer* Anyone who posts some "that's rice" this or "that interior sucks" that is admitting with that post, that they are ignorant and their opinions should be ignored.

KingOfJericho · 09-29-2009, 03:55 PM

S2000 is a great car. My ex had an STI and while it was very fast, I didn't like it very much... no ignorance, just opinion and experience. Z06 is a great car having seen several at the track but there's always that stigma.

1N54E92 · 09-29-2009, 04:02 PM

2009 BMW 328i lease

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...mTzaswkzCQog==

My135 · 09-29-2009, 04:06 PM

2010 Mazda Speed 3, the best Econo Sport with 4 doors, a lot of zoom zoom and practicality.

powertrip · 09-29-2009, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by My135

2010 Mazda Speed 3, the best Econo Sport with 4 doors, a lot of zoom zoom and practicality.

+1...great little car.

RENN Spec · 09-29-2009, 05:55 PM

There was an evo x lease thing going on where it started at $380 a month with 3k down for 36mo.

Inspired · 09-29-2009, 06:25 PM

why don't you just buy out your 335? I can't imagine you from a 335 to a mazda 3 or anything under 20k

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11Past9 First Lieutenant 201 Rep 307 Posts Drives: A stolen one Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: U.S.A. iTrader: (0)	All the options you gave him fucking suck... For $20,000 (with the average interest rate applied and no money down is $400.00 per month) C5 Corvette FRC or even a C5 zO6: or one of these: EVO VIII: 04-05 WRX/STi: Honda s2000: Trailblazer SS: None of these cars are slower than a 14.0 second quarter mile with the fastest being around a high 12 second stock. They can be had well under $20,000 or you can spend all $20,000 for a better example. They are all reliable and reasonable to maintain and most of all a HOOT to drive. disclaimer Anyone who posts some "that's rice" this or "that interior sucks" that is admitting with that post, that they are ignorant and their opinions should be ignored. __________________ gentle now the tender breeze blows, whispers through my Gran Torino, whistling another tired song, engine humms and bitter dreams grow, heart locked in a Gran Torino, it beats a lonely rhythm all night long
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