I am a "car guy". We have an SUV already, and while it's nice for some things, I prefer driving cars. I just need something that will zip me around town, and back and forth to work on my small commute.
I want to treat myself. Whatever I get, I want it loaded. I want all the bells and whistles. Having said that, I don't want the luxury Japanese (Lexus Infiniti, etc) or German brands.....something a little more basic. Hopefully something zippy, and not very big.....
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Can get it in either Sedan or Hatchback, with a manual gearbox if you want (which I have).
Nice zippy engine, great handling. Heads up display, heated steering wheel, smart braking, automatic lane keeping, radar cruise control
I think fully loaded they're about $27,000. So not bad.
Drive to work is 30 miles and about 6 stop light along the way, semi highway. get 37-39 miles per gallon all the time. Car is rated at 36 mph.
The 2.5 liter engine is plenty peppy and great fun when the road gets twisted. Kick it over to sport mode and the engine mapping gets more responsive.
The 2017 "3", has the revised steering wheel. Actually much more comfortable, stylish (they got rid of the faux carbon fiber look), heated, paddle shifters and all around better.
Go drive one and enjoy. Drive does matter.
The car is not luxury model or prices as such...but it is "near luxury". Works for me...real well :)
I drove an '04 WRX as a daily driver for years and loved it.
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FWD Only :( But the Mazda CX-3 which I love as well interior/feature wise is basically the same as the 3 but comes in AWD
Turbo, very good handling and low gas milage.
The hatchback makes it versatile also.
It comes with most of the Honda (and Acura) bells and whistles.
(I just drove solo for 10 hours to Columbus Ohio, and then back a few days later; the ride was very pleasureable.)
If you really want sport, go for the Type R version!
471 Horsepower - ( New Window )
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Drive one and be sure to engage the "sport" mode at some point during the test drive.
1. Altima - Car feels like a better class of vehicle than the rest of this category - smooth, solid ride, ample power, handles very well. Both fell in love with it. Back seat space was important to our family, 4 adults very comfortable in the Altima. Only knock is the trans - my wife doesn't care - but I don't like the way the CVT shifts.
2. Camry - Yeah, it's boring, but it's solid, flies, handles well - met our space requirement. I'd have been ok buying this one.
3. MX-6 - Failed our back seat requirement, but it's a blast to drive - handles really well, much sportier than the others. If you're looking in this range and don't have full size adults sitting in back, definitely test drive one.
This is a nice car, fun and not prohibitively costly.
Turbo, very good handling and low gas milage.
The hatchback makes it versatile also.
It comes with most of the Honda (and Acura) bells and whistles.
(I just drove solo for 10 hours to Columbus Ohio, and then back a few days later; the ride was very pleasureable.)
If you really want sport, go for the Type R version!
That looks like a nice car too.
I love the new Civic redesign.
It is likely the best car I've owned in nearly 40 years of buying cars. It is by far the most reliable--more than Toyotas or Acuras I have owned. And it is fun--fun on a regular commute, or a trip on the weekend. If you fit, you can't go wrong.