xckid wrote:my dad wants me too look for something 07 and up so something fairly new ..hmmm need to do mmore searching again and see what his limit is going to be .....lol i was going for on 03 or something lol guess he says newer he says newer
There is really no benefit to cars that new, unless you are getting factory warranty. I would suggest looking at 04 - 05s, then you will be buying in after the majority of value depreciation has happened. You will pay less for a better vehicle, plus you should still be able to find very low mileage.
If your criteria is 4 door, fun to drive, and economical, you have plenty of options.
I liked the Impreza option, the WRXs are very economical, and a blast to drive, insurance isnt too bad, and if you go 04-05 you get the revised transmission, but you dont have the bugs of the new chassis. In my experience, the reliability of these cars is actually much better than talked about.
The new maxima's are great fun to drive. They are roomy, powerful, and super comfortable, but Ive seen a few bothersome reliability issues like the wheel bearings, and emissions related CELs. I must say though, everyone Ive driven, has made me want one, I get wait to get behind the wheel of a new 4DSC Max.