11-22-2007, 11:46 PM
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Thinking of new car: huge comparison inside
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Pizza Lover
Join Date: Aug 2003
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So I'm thinking of a new car... this time next year I will most definitely have one. I'll probably buy it (new or used) around the 08 to 09 switch next year (also so I'll have my feet on the ground a bit after moving to DC). I'm looking for a daily driver car that is decent on gas with a bit of power.
So far I narrowed down my choices to the ones in the attached picture. They aren't in any specific order, but have a wide range of the power to gas efficiency ratio.
Feel free to vote, make recommendations, etc.
Also, some additional research info that you don't have to read...
The Altima, Taurus, and Fusion are pretty much similar in pricing (low to mid 20s). The Taurus is basically the Fusion's looks applied to the 500 (I heard they rebadged the 500 right before a car show). The other 3 are cheaper, but are definitely better on gas.
I kinda have my heart set on the Altima coupe... its a more affordable, better on gas, and recieved higher ratings than some of the more expensive cars I like such as the g35.
I'm also a bit worried that gas prices will skyrocket and I will be stuck with a car with no resale value and monthly payments.
Comments, suggestions, etc are open.
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Last edited by wiarumas; 11-22-2007 at 11:48 PM.
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11-22-2007, 11:52 PM
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Re: Thinking of new car: huge comparison inside
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Pizza Lover
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attached are some additional pics of the taurus and altima... the others im sure you've seen hundreds of times.
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11-22-2007, 11:56 PM
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Jeep Boy
Join Date: May 2003
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I say fusion. When I get married, it will be the vehicle I get for a family/dd car. I think they look great, have decent power with the V6, so I have heard, and is just all around a good car.
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11-22-2007, 11:56 PM
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Eyes So Tight I Pass For An Asian
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I voted Fusion. I love 'em. |
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11-23-2007, 12:14 AM
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Mustang Evo NEWB
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I voted fusion also
but... if that altima is feasible with a 3.5/manual trans... 
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11-23-2007, 12:28 AM
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Pizza Lover
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It has a 3.5-liter V6 rated for 270 hp at 6,000 rpm and 258 pound-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm, 6 speed manual. 60 mph in 6.4 seconds and a quarter-mile in 14.8... not too shabby... its all that im looking for honestly.
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11-23-2007, 12:52 AM
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Of those cars the Mazda 3. I would go with the turbocharged Mazdaspeed version.  |
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11-23-2007, 04:15 AM
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I kill you
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I would say either a mazda 3 or fusion!
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11-23-2007, 10:53 AM
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McLovin?
Join Date: Jun 2004
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the altima is nice. my roomate is thinking about one.
the hp on it is just way better than the others in your comparison...though it's mpg isn't anything to write home about.
you gotta choose between mpg and power...obviously
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11-23-2007, 04:52 PM
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Re: Thinking of new car: huge comparison inside
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^needs more bondo
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Altima. sadly all the others are garbage. IMO Nissan has the most well-rounded lineup of vehicles right now, if i was looking into that type of vehicle, i would check the Nissan dealership first.
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11-23-2007, 09:29 PM
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11-23-2007, 09:50 PM
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sUnShInE
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the new altimas are VERY nice looking and the v6 is supposed to be pretty nice. as funny as it sounds, as much as i love mustangs and really, really wanted one (but was having difficulty finding a GT without a huge payment when we were looking for a mustang for me), i had previously had a hard time trying to choose between a new altima and a mustang GT. obviously, i went with the GT (no regrets there), but altimas are really nice cars. very affordable too, most come with lots of options. still very sporty, but a great daily driver and better on gas. i wouldn't mind getting one someday with a baby, but right now, my mustang is all i want. i would go altima for sure though!
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11-24-2007, 02:01 AM
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I kill you
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The mazda3 is far from garbage.
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11-24-2007, 02:07 AM
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Re: Thinking of new car: huge comparison inside
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^needs more bondo
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yeah but it doesnt even compare to a Altima. i think the Mazda6 is more along the Altima comparison lines.
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11-24-2007, 04:42 AM
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Senior Member
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Thats like comparing a Civic to an Accord or Mustang to a Corvette. Their in a different class. |
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11-24-2007, 11:47 AM
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Pizza Lover
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wow... just add a mesh grill to a caddy and it looks 10 times better in my opinion.
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11-24-2007, 03:59 PM
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