Suggestions needed for a daily commute car

[cmdrbato]

I am planning to buy another car for daily commute probably around 50Km commute daily. I am looking for an efficient car, my options are Sentra , Lancer or Mazda 3. I will be probably looking for a base model since this will use for my daily commute to work.

any suggestions and opinion is highly appreciated.

[cmfireman]

I'm assuming you're buying new? I wouldn't waste the depreciation on a new car when you can buy 3 or 4 used cars that are in good shape.

I bought a 96 civic with 100k on it for $3700, and it now has 140k on it and I could probably sell it for the same price. It's reliable and efficient though, and I drive 130 miles a day, so I'll keep it.

[Jesda]

I'd go Hyundai or Kia before picking a Sentra.

[Mr1der]

agreed.

depending on the sentra.

the last GOOD Sentra was probably the B15 2.0 SE in my opinion.

Civics...mine's an Si so it's fun..but it carries a premium to pay for a DD

I suggest a truck.

they're fun. You can run over stuff.

[stockbee]

Honda Civic reigns in the department you're looking for I'm afraid to say. I love my 240SX but I loved the gas mileage and responsive handling that I enjoyed when I had my ED7 (90 SI)

[flohtingPoint]

Sentra, Lancer and a Maz3 huh? Pick whichever you find the least boring, it's a crap shoot either way.

[Mr1der]

I'd opt for a 2.3 Mazda 3.

best built out of the options.

[MinisterofDOOM]

There's no 2.3 anymore. It's 2.5 now. Assuming he's buying new

[cmdrbato]

hi guys, thanks for the replies...

the initial plan is to buy a new one (base model).my wife's afraid to spend much on repairs if we will get a used one.at least for a new one, probability of repair cost will be less for first 5 years.

sentra and lancer are both 2.0L, except for the mazda 3 which is 2.5L.

i appreciate all your inputs and i will consider those.

[krimsonviper]

hi guys, thanks for the replies...

the initial plan is to buy a new one (base model).my wife's afraid to spend much on repairs if we will get a used one.at least for a new one, probability of repair cost will be less for first 5 years.

sentra and lancer are both 2.0L, except for the mazda 3 which is 2.5L.

i appreciate all your inputs and i will consider those.

There's also a 2.0L Mazda3.

[Koshin]

I just bought an lifted '87 Bronco II 4x4 with WARN hubs and 32' tires and beadlock wheels for 250 bucks....

it runs great and gets about 22 mpg...and I could run my Silvia over if I so desired...

there is something awesome about a 4x4...

buy something cheap and reliable

[krimsonviper]

I just bought an lifted '87 Bronco II 4x4 with WARN hubs and 32' tires and beadlock wheels for 250 bucks....

it runs great and gets about 22 mpg...and I could run my Silvia over if I so desired...

there is something awesome about a 4x4...

buy something cheap and reliable

Your avatar is hilarious!

[krimsonviper]

There's no 2.3 anymore. It's 2.5 now. Assuming he's buying new

There is too. My favorite vehicle slightly out of my price range: Mazdaspeed3.