Cobalt in the top 10 cars under $18k
04-21-2005, 11:21 PM
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Cobalt in the top 10 cars under $18k
Not sure if anyone saw this so I thought I'd throw this in. Sorta applies to everyone, but mostly the non-SS type.
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7589784/
Looking for a new car for under $18,000? The folks that publish the Kelley Blue Book -- the bible of used car prices -- have picked 10 new models you might want to add to you shopping list.
The 10 cars were chosen based on price, design, style and performance. While fuel economy was not the key criteria, all the vehicles on the list deliver good mileage -- to help you cope with rising gasoline prices.
"A couple of vehicles on our list carry sticker prices above $18,000, but in addition to reporting the MSRP for a vehicle, we track what the car is actually selling for -- its New Car Blue Book value," said Jack Nerad, editorial director of Kelley Blue Book's Web site.
"The New Car Blue Book value allows car buyers to understand what the current street price for each vehicle is, helping them determine what they can really afford," Nerad added.
If you finance your purchase, expect to pay an average of $300 to $350 a month over a 5-year loan term -- the actual amount will depend on how much you put down on the vehicle and rate you can get -- which will provide additional help to car-buyers' pocketbooks.
The list includes the Chevrolet Cobalt LS coupe, Ford Focus ZX3 SES, Honda Element, Hyundai Tiburon, Kia Spectra Hatchback, Mazda 3 Hatchback, Mini Cooper, Scion tC, Scion xB, Toyota Tacoma Prerunner.
Sounds like a good deal to me.
-Will
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7589784/
Looking for a new car for under $18,000? The folks that publish the Kelley Blue Book -- the bible of used car prices -- have picked 10 new models you might want to add to you shopping list.
The 10 cars were chosen based on price, design, style and performance. While fuel economy was not the key criteria, all the vehicles on the list deliver good mileage -- to help you cope with rising gasoline prices.
"A couple of vehicles on our list carry sticker prices above $18,000, but in addition to reporting the MSRP for a vehicle, we track what the car is actually selling for -- its New Car Blue Book value," said Jack Nerad, editorial director of Kelley Blue Book's Web site.
"The New Car Blue Book value allows car buyers to understand what the current street price for each vehicle is, helping them determine what they can really afford," Nerad added.
If you finance your purchase, expect to pay an average of $300 to $350 a month over a 5-year loan term -- the actual amount will depend on how much you put down on the vehicle and rate you can get -- which will provide additional help to car-buyers' pocketbooks.
The list includes the Chevrolet Cobalt LS coupe, Ford Focus ZX3 SES, Honda Element, Hyundai Tiburon, Kia Spectra Hatchback, Mazda 3 Hatchback, Mini Cooper, Scion tC, Scion xB, Toyota Tacoma Prerunner.
Sounds like a good deal to me.
-Will
04-22-2005, 11:32 AM
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That is exactly what I am driving and mine was almost exactly $18k. Also I finally got a few pictures up, you can check them out here: https://www.cobaltss.net/gallery/bro...&imageuser=857
04-22-2005, 09:43 PM
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damn thats nice! like the background too! good photography. Anybody notice how high the rear end of the coupe is? I was looking at one at the lot and standing behind it the top of the trunk came up to my breast bone. I'm not a short guy either (5 11)
04-27-2005, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by stlurbanpunk
damn thats nice! like the background too! good photography. Anybody notice how high the rear end of the coupe is? I was looking at one at the lot and standing behind it the top of the trunk came up to my breast bone. I'm not a short guy either (5 11)
04-27-2005, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Boostin
Not sure if anyone saw this so I thought I'd throw this in. Sorta applies to everyone, but mostly the non-SS type.
From:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7589784/
Looking for a new car for under $18,000? The folks that publish the Kelley Blue Book -- the bible of used car prices -- have picked 10 new models you might want to add to you shopping list.
The 10 cars were chosen based on price, design, style and performance. While fuel economy was not the key criteria, all the vehicles on the list deliver good mileage -- to help you cope with rising gasoline prices.
"A couple of vehicles on our list carry sticker prices above $18,000, but in addition to reporting the MSRP for a vehicle, we track what the car is actually selling for -- its New Car Blue Book value," said Jack Nerad, editorial director of Kelley Blue Book's Web site.
"The New Car Blue Book value allows car buyers to understand what the current street price for each vehicle is, helping them determine what they can really afford," Nerad added.
If you finance your purchase, expect to pay an average of $300 to $350 a month over a 5-year loan term -- the actual amount will depend on how much you put down on the vehicle and rate you can get -- which will provide additional help to car-buyers' pocketbooks.
The list includes the Chevrolet Cobalt LS coupe, Ford Focus ZX3 SES, Honda Element, Hyundai Tiburon, Kia Spectra Hatchback, Mazda 3 Hatchback, Mini Cooper, Scion tC, Scion xB, Toyota Tacoma Prerunner.
Sounds like a good deal to me.
-Will
From:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7589784/
Looking for a new car for under $18,000? The folks that publish the Kelley Blue Book -- the bible of used car prices -- have picked 10 new models you might want to add to you shopping list.
The 10 cars were chosen based on price, design, style and performance. While fuel economy was not the key criteria, all the vehicles on the list deliver good mileage -- to help you cope with rising gasoline prices.
"A couple of vehicles on our list carry sticker prices above $18,000, but in addition to reporting the MSRP for a vehicle, we track what the car is actually selling for -- its New Car Blue Book value," said Jack Nerad, editorial director of Kelley Blue Book's Web site.
"The New Car Blue Book value allows car buyers to understand what the current street price for each vehicle is, helping them determine what they can really afford," Nerad added.
If you finance your purchase, expect to pay an average of $300 to $350 a month over a 5-year loan term -- the actual amount will depend on how much you put down on the vehicle and rate you can get -- which will provide additional help to car-buyers' pocketbooks.
The list includes the Chevrolet Cobalt LS coupe, Ford Focus ZX3 SES, Honda Element, Hyundai Tiburon, Kia Spectra Hatchback, Mazda 3 Hatchback, Mini Cooper, Scion tC, Scion xB, Toyota Tacoma Prerunner.
Sounds like a good deal to me.
-Will
04-27-2005, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Boosted
That's not an accomplishment since VERY FEW cars are under $18k these days.
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Here ya go just some proof of how many cras trucks suv's whatever there are UNDER 20K which is close to 18K i couldnt do a search for under 18K though most are though
Chevrolet
Aveo
Cavalier
Classic
Cobalt
Colorado
Silverado
Tracker
Chrysler
Sebring
PT Cruiser
Dodge
Dakota
Neon
Stratus
Ford
Escape
F-150
Focus
Mustang
Ranger
Taurus
GMC
Canyon
Sierra
Honda
Accord
Civic
Crv
Element
Insight
Hyundai
Accent
Elantra
Santa Fe
Sonata
Tiberon
Tuscan
Jeep
Liberty
Wrangler
Almost Every KIA
Mazda
B series
3
6
tribute
Mitsubishi
Eclipse
Galant
Lancer
Outlander
Nissan
Altima
Frontier
Sentra
Xterra
Pontiac
Sunfire
GrandAM
Vibe
Saturn
Ion
L300
Vue
All Scions
Subaru
Impreza
A lot of suzuki's
Toyota
Camry
Celica
Corola
Echo
Matrix
Rav-4
Tacoma
Tundra
VW
Golf
GTI
Jetta
Beetle
Not to rub it in but how are you gonna tell me there arent many cars under 18k anymore?
Thats a pretty big screw up of a statement Boosted...
04-27-2005, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Yikes12345
Those pictures were taken at Raystown? Hmm...does that mean you go to school at Juniata?
although I'm not too happy with facilities on campus because they hit my car with one of the lawn tractors and did $270 worth of damage to her. 
04-27-2005, 06:12 PM
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They did WHAT to your car?! I would have been highly upset! I don't live too terribly far from Juniata, but I go to school further north...they haven't started mowing up here yet, it's too COLD!
04-27-2005, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Chevy4Life85
SO even if the Cobalt was the only one than GOOD chevy has a car under 18k that is also good quality...
remeber the cavlier starts well under 18k
so does the neon, so do a few hondas , ford, hyundai should I keep going... theres even cars near 10k
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Here ya go just some proof of how many cras trucks suv's whatever there are UNDER 20K which is close to 18K i couldnt do a search for under 18K though most are though
Here ya go just some proof of how many cras trucks suv's whatever there are UNDER 20K which is close to 18K i couldnt do a search for under 18K though most are though
Chevrolet
Cavalier
Cavalier
Classic
Ford
Mustang
Mustang
Hyundai
Tiberon
Tiberon
Not to rub it in but how are you gonna tell me there arent many cars under 18k anymore?
04-27-2005, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Yikes12345
They did WHAT to your car?! I would have been highly upset! I don't live too terribly far from Juniata, but I go to school further north...they haven't started mowing up here yet, it's too COLD!
But now I have doubled the number of miles and nothing has happened since then although I might take it in to have them look at the fuel guages because they seem to act a little funny like a few people on cobaltss.net have mentioned before.
04-27-2005, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by AmosBaker
I had had several issues with my car so far... it had to be towed once because the key would not turn in the ignition and when I went to pick it up I found a huge dent in the trunk. I had to fight to get the dealership to pay for it and they had to replace the trunk lid and repaint the spoiler. One week after I got my car back it was hit by facilities here at school, at that time I had about 700 miles on it and was pretty pissed.
But now I have doubled the number of miles and nothing has happened since then although I might take it in to have them look at the fuel guages because they seem to act a little funny like a few people on cobaltss.net have mentioned before.
But now I have doubled the number of miles and nothing has happened since then although I might take it in to have them look at the fuel guages because they seem to act a little funny like a few people on cobaltss.net have mentioned before.
04-27-2005, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Boosted
Chevy4life might want to rethink his "good quality" statement now
In the case of the gas tank I think that I am just not used to how it works yet, the last car would go very slowly through the first half of a tank and thn fly in the second part. My Cobalt just might be a little different, I'm not sure.
congrats to GM
04-28-2005, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Archplsm
Hay did you or did you not read the site rules I linked for you in the other thread???? Language, This is the second time
Also, you used the wrong "hay". Should have said "Hey"
04-28-2005, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Boosted
They have not been around long enough to tell so you can make that statement.
Remember the Cavalier is GONE!!
I didn't say NO cars were under $18k
Now we're up to $20k? Way to go!!
NO LONGER BEING MADE YOU DUMB ****!
Nothing by the name of "classic" on Chevy's site.
Show me a new Mustang for under $18k LMFAO!
If you searched the least you could do is spell Tiburon right.
Because there are not. Most of what you listed is not under $18k & most of the rest are the BARE BONES STRIPPED DOWN VERSIONS NO ONE WANTS OR BUYS TO DRIVE EVERYDAY!!!
Remember the Cavalier is GONE!!
I didn't say NO cars were under $18k
Now we're up to $20k? Way to go!!
NO LONGER BEING MADE YOU DUMB ****!
Nothing by the name of "classic" on Chevy's site.
Show me a new Mustang for under $18k LMFAO!
If you searched the least you could do is spell Tiburon right.
Because there are not. Most of what you listed is not under $18k & most of the rest are the BARE BONES STRIPPED DOWN VERSIONS NO ONE WANTS OR BUYS TO DRIVE EVERYDAY!!!
04-28-2005, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Boosted
That's not an accomplishment since VERY FEW cars are under $18k these days.
There you go... just stop talking, I know you got shut up by me when you first say... There are VERY FEW cars that cheap then I find a HUGE list and now all the sudden your defending yourself by saying
Originally Posted by Boosted
I didn't say NO cars were under $18k
04-28-2005, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Chevy4Life85
All i did was do a search on vehix.com to prove that there were a shitload of cars under 18k but they only let you search 20k sorry for not being exact. and you did say there werent many cars under 18k and there is. The mustang was on that list becuase it satrts at 19k and if your smart enough with all the deals and diff pricing you can geta mustang under 18k.
04-28-2005, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Chevy4Life85
There you go... just stop talking, I know you got shut up by me when you first say... There are VERY FEW cars that cheap then I find a HUGE list and now all the sudden your defending yourself by saying
Instead of being an idiot and trying to prove the obvious wrong, why dont you argue a good point. The cobalt is obviously a good car under 18k to even argue that is stupid... It already ahs a high rating on side impact for safety and expects to do well on the rest... so its a great car all around and your gonna try and say its not a good catch under 18k?
Instead of being an idiot and trying to prove the obvious wrong, why dont you argue a good point. The cobalt is obviously a good car under 18k to even argue that is stupid... It already ahs a high rating on side impact for safety and expects to do well on the rest... so its a great car all around and your gonna try and say its not a good catch under 18k?
I'm done w/you, kid.
Have a nice day & enjoy your $18k *******
04-28-2005, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Boosted
How do you know it's a "good" car? Only the test of time will tell that.
I'm done w/you, kid.
Have a nice day & enjoy your $18k *******
I'm done w/you, kid.
Have a nice day & enjoy your $18k *******
Dont call me a kid...
I own my own business, I'm buying the SS which is a 22k+ car
And I can go down to the ford lot TODAY and buy a mustang for 18K
They are trying to dump all the base models to get ready for the 06' soon
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boosted shouldnt really be here. this is, atleast i thought it is, a forum for people interested/own a cobalt. every post i read of his is basically
srt-4 is god
cobalt is
i see no problem with pointing out a flaw if one exists but there is no reason to call names. it steals power from the argument you are trying to making
the nice thing about the U.S., and many other countries, it allows you to choose what you like. according to boosted's dictatorship we should all be locked away in a dungeon
i say unite cobalt enthusiasts and revolt
srt-4 is god
cobalt is
i see no problem with pointing out a flaw if one exists but there is no reason to call names. it steals power from the argument you are trying to making
the nice thing about the U.S., and many other countries, it allows you to choose what you like. according to boosted's dictatorship we should all be locked away in a dungeon
i say unite cobalt enthusiasts and revolt