rammeyer29
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I am 21 years old looking to buy a new car. Unfortunately my truck is not going to last me because I have put in nearly $2000 in the past two months, only about $500 less than what it is valued at. I have began to look for new cars and I would like to get some advice from past owners, enthusiasts, and/or mechanics, basically anyone with an above average knowledge of the cars.
I am looking at the 04 and 05 mazda3 because it would be good on gas seeing that my round trip commute is nearly 40 miles roundtrip 5 days/week. I like the look of the car and I realize maintenance would not be a huge expense. When I test drove the car I felt very comfortable, although it was an auto and I would prefer the manual.
The 04 and 05 rx8's does have a rotary engine and I have read that that will require above average attention, which I am willing to give provided my car will in turn last me 4 or 5 years as an everyday driver. My mom has a sportscar and my grandparents have a lexus sports car, so I realize what it takes to drive and what it takes to maintain. If checking and adding the oil is the only hassel associated, I don't see any other problems with this car.
As for the acura rsx I don't know too much about this car when compared to the other two, so any info would be a big help.
I will be buying this car with money out of my own pocket so please don't give me the spoiled kid attitude. I am a college kid working 30+hr/week to put myself through school and I would enjoy a nice car to drive around town. I am willing to do research and put the effort into my car and I am not going to be a kid driving around looking to race, although testing the limits on the highway is not out of the question. Please, any legit and knowledgeable advisor would be greatly appreciated.
I am looking at the 04 and 05 mazda3 because it would be good on gas seeing that my round trip commute is nearly 40 miles roundtrip 5 days/week. I like the look of the car and I realize maintenance would not be a huge expense. When I test drove the car I felt very comfortable, although it was an auto and I would prefer the manual.
The 04 and 05 rx8's does have a rotary engine and I have read that that will require above average attention, which I am willing to give provided my car will in turn last me 4 or 5 years as an everyday driver. My mom has a sportscar and my grandparents have a lexus sports car, so I realize what it takes to drive and what it takes to maintain. If checking and adding the oil is the only hassel associated, I don't see any other problems with this car.
As for the acura rsx I don't know too much about this car when compared to the other two, so any info would be a big help.
I will be buying this car with money out of my own pocket so please don't give me the spoiled kid attitude. I am a college kid working 30+hr/week to put myself through school and I would enjoy a nice car to drive around town. I am willing to do research and put the effort into my car and I am not going to be a kid driving around looking to race, although testing the limits on the highway is not out of the question. Please, any legit and knowledgeable advisor would be greatly appreciated.