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D4ng3r · 04-02-2012, 01:52 AM

My friend (23 years old) is in the market for a car.

Canadian, he wants to pay $25,000-$33,000 out the door for a new car. He has considered a (year old) 2011 WRX ($28,000), the Mazdaspeed3 2012 ($29000 before taxes.. a bit of a stretch and neither of us like the design), the 2012 Civic SI ($25,000 I think? before tax), Scion TC (too cheap of an interior for him, didn't like the gaudy seats (agreed)).

He says of all of them, the SI had the nicest interior. His values lie somewhere around quality, 180-260hp, and some interior electronics (aka he would look kindly on tech packages, hes an IT guy!). Fuel economy is a priority for him, and he is looking for value long-term (the reason he wants fuel economy is because he doesn't want to get to the point where it becomes painful to fill up his tank, he understands sporty cars cost more to fill up).

Do you guys have any suggestions that we may not have thought of yet?

GTI, Forte Koup sx are both out for design reasons. He is somewhat keen on the Mitsubishi Rallyart, but the price is a bit high. Keep in mind this is a Canadian market we are talking about. He is looking to buy within the next 2 months.

Thanks a lot guys.

04-02-2012, 01:52 AM	#1
D4ng3r Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2 legs and a beating heart Location: China Posts: 69 Thanks: 50 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Alternative to the 2012 Civic SI? My friend (23 years old) is in the market for a car. Canadian, he wants to pay $25,000-$33,000 out the door for a new car. He has considered a (year old) 2011 WRX ($28,000), the Mazdaspeed3 2012 ($29000 before taxes.. a bit of a stretch and neither of us like the design), the 2012 Civic SI ($25,000 I think? before tax), Scion TC (too cheap of an interior for him, didn't like the gaudy seats (agreed)). He says of all of them, the SI had the nicest interior. His values lie somewhere around quality, 180-260hp, and some interior electronics (aka he would look kindly on tech packages, hes an IT guy!). Fuel economy is a priority for him, and he is looking for value long-term (the reason he wants fuel economy is because he doesn't want to get to the point where it becomes painful to fill up his tank, he understands sporty cars cost more to fill up). Do you guys have any suggestions that we may not have thought of yet? GTI, Forte Koup sx are both out for design reasons. He is somewhat keen on the Mitsubishi Rallyart, but the price is a bit high. Keep in mind this is a Canadian market we are talking about. He is looking to buy within the next 2 months. Thanks a lot guys.