Inexpensive Car Reccommendation

I'm looking to buy an inexpensive new car in the near future to be used
primarily for commuting. It just needs to have four doors and air
conditioning. Fuel economy and purchase price are prime considerations.

Any suggestions?

Dave

"Raoul Duke" > wrote in message
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> I'm looking to buy an inexpensive new car in the near future to be used
> primarily for commuting. It just needs to have four doors and air
> conditioning. Fuel economy and purchase price are prime considerations.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Dave
>
>

What about reliability, durability, dependability, room, comfort,
ergonomics?

"StyxNStones®" > wrote in message
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> What about reliability, durability, dependability, room, comfort,
> ergonomics?

OK, sure, so any suggestions?

Dave

In article >,
Raoul Duke > wrote:
>I'm looking to buy an inexpensive new car in the near future to be used
>primarily for commuting. It just needs to have four doors and air
>conditioning. Fuel economy and purchase price are prime considerations.
>
>Any suggestions?

Toyota Echo with no options other than 4 doors and air conditioning?

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Raoul Duke > wrote:

> "StyxNStones®" > wrote in message
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>> What about reliability, durability, dependability, room, comfort,
>> ergonomics?

> OK, sure, so any suggestions?

The question is in itself an oxymoron. A reliable fuel efficient safe
car that is environmental friendly and at the same time cheap does not
combine.

With a cheap car you are most reliant on a good service-man/woman. If
you have one in your neigborhood that is willing to keep your car
running you might ask that person for advice.

If you don't trust anyone, well you are back at your original
question. In us i'd go for a common us-made compact. In sweden
i'd go for a volvo.

> Dave



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"Raoul Duke" > wrote in message
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>
> "StyxNStones®" > wrote in message
> newseoGc.29287$a24.6963@attbi_s03...
>
> > What about reliability, durability, dependability, room, comfort,
> > ergonomics?
>
> OK, sure, so any suggestions?

Here are a few sites:

Top 10 Least expensive
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/list/...5/article.html
Under 15k
http://www.edmunds.com/new/pricerang...dan/index.html
Lowest Cost to Own
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/tco/2....tcoawards.6.*
Most Fuel Efficient
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/list/...ars.top10..6.*
For Shorter People
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/list/...ars.top10..9.*
For Taller People
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/list/...rs.top10..10.*
Least Expensive to Insure
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/list/...6/article.html

Several variables, mainly depends on personal preference. Might also
consider dealer location
and reputation. hth

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> Dave
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>

In article >, Raoul Duke wrote:
> I'm looking to buy an inexpensive new car in the near future to be used
> primarily for commuting. It just needs to have four doors and air
> conditioning. Fuel economy and purchase price are prime considerations.
>
> Any suggestions?

The subcompact category might be what you have in mind, with the Kia Rio and
Hyundai Accents being bestsellers. I've tried out an Accent that met your
requirements, and it's not bad at all in terms of space and performance
considering its size. And of course, it gets good gas mileage. The Korean
brands don't have much of a reputation, so they compensate with generous
warranties. Tradeoffs: the Accent has poor rear seat crash protection (but
it will only be your commuter car, right?), and it depreciates rapidly in
value, which is bad news if you plan to sell soon. On the other hand, it's
good news for those of us who want to buy a relatively new sedan -- still
carrying the original basic warranty -- at a price of a Toyota twice its
age.

If buying Korean sounds scary, there is the Toyota Echo.

Chris

Thanks for all your replies. I decided on a Dodge Neon.

Dave