I think I'm getting a Corolla

[William from NOLA]

As the title says, I'm thinking about getting an 06 Corolla (5 speed S). I wanted something bigger, but the 17k range is about all I can afford and I want a brand new car. Anyone have any thoughts or opinions?


I managed to take all of my audio out of my van today too. I didn't realize how much wire I had. Now if I can find my stock receiver, I'm good to go! lol

[Darthness]

ford 500 is in that range isn't it?

[William from NOLA]

nah, over 20k. I was looking into the new Civic but since they are all new, they are going for the MSRP. I like to deal :)

[Jonathan]

New cars aren't worth it. You could get a used car with around 20-30k on it that is SOO much nicer than a Corolla. Even with most Certified Pre-owned car dealers, you'll usually get an extended warranty equivalent to that of a new car if not even longer, and usually better financing at that. Still not as cheap as buying from an individual, but better than losing a couple of thousand the second you drive a new car off a parking lot.

Corollas don't exactly do it for me, but that's your thing to decide. But I sure wouldn't pay 17 grand for one.

[Jonathan]

"ford 500 is in that range isn't it?"

500 isn't, Fusion is. Really nice car, too, drives better than a Mazda 6 does if that says anything.

[Darthness]

i thoguht i saw a 500 in that range when we ere shopping for our new car (got a 05 focus back in august)

but then that was the family discount thing they had.

[audiobass10]

The new Focus's aren't too bad. I wanna say they're in the 13-14k range depending on what you get. They look pretty nice compared to what the focus use to look like. I have a friend that had a black 05' hatchback which he totaled and then got a black 06 4 door. I actually started to like em once I road in them. Easy to drive, good on gas and a pretty decent looking car. Not a bad option IMO.

[Darthness]

i dislike my dad's focus. the blind spots are crazy on it
i look over my shoulder and i see interior peices both ways, and the headrest is massive.


i would go for a focus hatch though, no problem with them. (didn't get to drive one but it seemed better then the 4 door we drove)

[Bwcad1]

yea i have to agree i never buy new either a year old or 2 years old. and its never good to get the third year model of anything because that year is cost reduction year.

[audiobass10]

Used cars are where it's at. But some people like the fact of having a car that hasn't been owned by anyone. I personally wouldn't buy a brand new car either.