Wingnut Member 573 Member For: 16y 9m 9d Gender: Male Posted 07/01/10 10:50 AM Share Posted 07/01/10 10:50 AM Hey guysSister and I are shopping this weekend to get her a small/mid sized car for $15000 or less. Before buying my first T I had the new Swift which I thought was awesome and have suggested that but really dont know what else is out there.Can be any shape, color, tranny whatever!!Let me know what people thinkThanks Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/64922-small-car-for-15000/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAP No boost, no bottle, just my foot on the throttle! Lifetime Members 7,935 Member For: 21y 2m 29d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 07/01/10 10:52 AM Share Posted 07/01/10 10:52 AM There is not a lot of choice, but I would get a Getz.I have had one for 3 years as a company hack and it has not missed a beat. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/64922-small-car-for-15000/#findComment-968919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr6t 4.0 Member 108 Member For: 15y 8m 27d Posted 07/01/10 11:04 AM Share Posted 07/01/10 11:04 AM The new yaris is a great car.My girlfriend bought one for $16300 on some sale with some extras.Good little cars Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/64922-small-car-for-15000/#findComment-968921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig. Member 563 Member For: 18y 1m 23d Gender: Male Location: Sunshine Coast QLD Posted 07/01/10 11:19 AM Share Posted 07/01/10 11:19 AM Take her to a few car yards and let her work out what cars she likes. No use suggesting something that she thinks looks discusting. Then do a bit of research on each and work out whats the best.FWIW I would be looking at a second hand diesel I30 if I was after something small and cheap to run, but I'm not sure if you would get one for 15K. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/64922-small-car-for-15000/#findComment-968926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB4C Member 328 Member For: 16y 3m 29d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 07/01/10 11:21 AM Share Posted 07/01/10 11:21 AM Yeah, I'd say the Getz if you want a reliable dirt cheap car. At Pickles auctions at the end of '08, I saw 1-2 year old ones going for 7-8K. Every now and then you also get good ex-fleet Corollas for under 15K. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/64922-small-car-for-15000/#findComment-968928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
our06t Mmmmm......BOOST Member 3,135 Member For: 18y 15d Gender: Male Location: central coast Posted 07/01/10 08:47 PM Share Posted 07/01/10 08:47 PM said to say same rec here for cheap reliable look at hyundi even a 1yr old elantra would be a great car ,can't beat 5yr unlimited km warranty and they stick by their warranty too.other than that yes suzuki are making some very good little cars too Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/64922-small-car-for-15000/#findComment-968984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregor Member 459 Member For: 16y 8m 22d Posted 07/01/10 09:00 PM Share Posted 07/01/10 09:00 PM I'm selling a 2000 model pulsar, its turbo has a lot of work and will be a million times more fun than any of the cars listed above. And it will come in well under your budget But for a basic run around the new yaris is nice and the fiesta and mazda2 arent bad cars either despite the small engines. But as others said you'll need to drive a few to get a feel for them and see what you want. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/64922-small-car-for-15000/#findComment-968987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Member 323 Member For: 18y 7m 19d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 07/01/10 11:44 PM Share Posted 07/01/10 11:44 PM I would go straight to Ford and buy a Fiesta. Far superior car to the crapola Getz and is only a grand or two more expensive (still under budget). Fiesta iz zippy, economical and you can throw it into any car space. Getz is gutless so you have to give it stick to move and uses more fuel than the Fiesta and it utter sh*te inside and out.I've had both as company cars... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/64922-small-car-for-15000/#findComment-969016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronburgundy I love gooold member Donating Members 1,222 Member For: 16y 4m 10d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne (west) Posted 08/01/10 12:10 AM Share Posted 08/01/10 12:10 AM If you're talking about the NEW Fiesta, I'm sure I saw an ad that listed price as being FROM $24k Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/64922-small-car-for-15000/#findComment-969022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Member 573 Member For: 16y 9m 9d Gender: Male Posted 08/01/10 12:23 AM Author Share Posted 08/01/10 12:23 AM Ye new Fiesta cant be had for anywhere near 15k.Think I have it down to an 08 Swift, brand new Alto or Nissan Micra. The getz looks a little boring... But we are going to a few yards and there seems to be a heap of choice out there. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/64922-small-car-for-15000/#findComment-969024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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