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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Kenny H
The newer Civic Si is nice but the Cobalt is quite a bit faster and gets significantly better gas mileage. The Cobalt also has the 100k warranty. Did you watch the video I posted? Its a neat car.

Just got it to work- impressive

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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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how bout a svt focus?
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 12:40 AM
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subaru impreza base model
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 12:51 AM
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you can take my chevy beretta off my hands lol. 112k miles but it lasts forever, and i take 20 bucks to fill it up and it lasts bout 2 weeks (and i go everywhere in md) lol...idk what exactly gas milage is but it seems like alot, even when im flooring it everywhere lol
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Dynotune04
how bout a svt focus?
I looked at one, but it was hit in the front and had electrical problems.

I won't rule it (SVT Focus) out but they are hard to find with low miles.
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Kenny H
Is that the turbo 4 banger or the N/A version?
N/A....
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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If you wanted something a little nicer than the cobalt you could go with a Saab 9-3. They have the same 2.0 turbo motor as the Cobalt/Sky/Solstice and are four doors with a nice interior. I picked up my 2006 last year with only 8,000 miles on it for less than 20k. I still have 20k miles of free scheduled maintenance from the factory. I get 26-28mpg around town with a heavy foot but on the highway I easily average 34-36 cruising at 75-80.
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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i would get a brand new subaru legacy i was able to land mine 2008 500 down for 440 a monthit is the legacy limited package no leather, no heated seats, no nav, but powereverything else and a sunroof, including power seats which ar not available, plus standard all wheel drive a great warranty, and the lowest amount of recalls the past 5 years...nonturbo and it gets great gas milage and is still fun to drive....i love my subi....
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I'm also looking for a efficient dd. My top choices are civic, corolla, prizm or saturn sl/sc. Has to be manual. At first I wouldnt consider the saturns but if they run as good as mentioned above I just might get one. Saturn makes some of the ugliest cars I've ever seen, so dark window tint should be manditory.
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Originally Posted by 105
I'm also looking for a efficient dd. My top choices are civic, corolla, prizm or saturn sl/sc. Has to be manual. At first I wouldnt consider the saturns but if they run as good as mentioned above I just might get one. Saturn makes some of the ugliest cars I've ever seen, so dark window tint should be manditory.
In that class I would go with a Focus.
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