Im looking to retire my Tbird and go for a new car. Im a senior in high school so unfortunately i can't go for big hp like the new goat or GT. I have to go Compact-style. Anywho, I looked at the Focus, Vibe, an Si, Matrix (not impressed), SRT4 and neons,a MazdaSpeed Protege, and a Lancer.
While all of these cars compete directly ive noticed that save for the obvious manufacturer nameplates they all are very good about bang for the buck. ANd also a 5 speed is gonna be the only tranny i consider.
SRT4? 5.9sec 0-60...
SVT Focus? C'mon a 6 speed, isnt that fun enough? Nope, but add an aftermarket S/C and lets play.
Vibe? Fun little car with a good amount of punch... And i like the VTEC style valvetrain
Si? Except for the funky shifter and hatchback body it is OK. But still it is a Honda which is good and bad. I wish they had kept the Coupe bodystyles
Matrix? WooHoo no fun factor at all.. nothing like the Vibe ironically.
SRT4? Boy would i love to test drive one of those
Neon? Not bad but still an Econo-Car
Lancer? HeHeHe We all know about the new 271hp Evo
MazdaSpeed Protege? Turbocharged fun and Kenwood system
Id like y'alls opinion... Im trying to go for a new car and spend less than... say... 25k
While all of these cars compete directly ive noticed that save for the obvious manufacturer nameplates they all are very good about bang for the buck. ANd also a 5 speed is gonna be the only tranny i consider.
SRT4? 5.9sec 0-60...
SVT Focus? C'mon a 6 speed, isnt that fun enough? Nope, but add an aftermarket S/C and lets play.
Vibe? Fun little car with a good amount of punch... And i like the VTEC style valvetrain
Si? Except for the funky shifter and hatchback body it is OK. But still it is a Honda which is good and bad. I wish they had kept the Coupe bodystyles
Matrix? WooHoo no fun factor at all.. nothing like the Vibe ironically.
SRT4? Boy would i love to test drive one of those
Neon? Not bad but still an Econo-Car
Lancer? HeHeHe We all know about the new 271hp Evo
MazdaSpeed Protege? Turbocharged fun and Kenwood system
Id like y'alls opinion... Im trying to go for a new car and spend less than... say... 25k