I posted this on the Facebook. But I want:
1) hatchback
2) 38mpg+
3) navigation system
4) iPad connection/phone/tablet

I also only want to spend around $22k. Back up cams are a major plus.

I drive the veloster and loved it minus the lack of view around the car.

Right now I'm at the Mazda dealership looking at the Mazda 3.

VW TDI wagon.

When I looked at the very they wet too pricey for everything.

The Mazda 3 hatchback with everything I want sort of doesn't exist... The configuration that would be like $31k...

I test drove a Ford focus with everything I want ted but it had leather seats and heated seats. 2 things I don't want. There is no way to get everything I want without things I don't.

The Ford focus was $23.4

I walked into Toyota and they were like "I don't think many people are making hatchbacks anymore" and then they showed me a sedan... Ugh.

My wife has a ford focus with a ton of extras. Great car but it doesn't seem to match what you are looking for.

Like I said above, I drove one of the with everything I wanted except also heated and leather seats.

Get a Volvo. Go full yuppie.

are you one of those idiots that leases cars?

Leasing is great if you want a new car every three years and to never be responsible for any problems. Sort of like leasing housing, actually.

Get a new Honda civic fool

He can't lease with the miles he drives. Leasing is fine if you don't go anywhere.

Buy used.

Leasing is just like the scene, it doesn't go anywhere.

yeah, leasing is dumb... I would be over my lease for 5 years in 1.5years.

http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/rankings/Hatchbacks/

I'm about to turn 225,000 on my Tundra. I'm shooting for 350,000 before it dies. I bought that thing brand new in 2005. They're close to double the price now. Fuck that shit.

I might have figured out a way to pass inspection...

I don't know which of their vehicles most fits what you're looking for, but Hyundai - in general - is known for good gas mileage, and the longest warranties.

I bought a 2011 Accent brand new, I'm up 60,000 miles and it's still functioning almost as good as the day I bought it.

60K is nothing... It always amazes me when people are having problems with their cars at 80K-120K miles. I didn't have any issues with my Honda Civic Hybrid until around 175K when the catty needed to be replaced. Then the hybrid batteries went to crap at 270K. I could keep driving it at 330K with just and oil change and maybe spark plugs. But it won't pass inspection cause of the hybrid batteries kicking off a code. I'm trying to drive in a way to keep the batteries topped off. If that works, I might be able to get it to pass inspection once again.

60k in 2 years, in a subcompact, functioning almost as well as the day I bought it makes me a happy guy so far.

I'm hoping it lasts a lot longer than this (obviously).

In general, they do have a good reputation, as far as cars lasting.

Try the Bravado Buffalo or the BF Injection rev

Dare I ask what a new set of batteries for that thing costs? At 330K, it definitely doesn't owe you anything though.

At 60K, a Hyundai will need a new timing chain. Don't fuck with that shit.

new batteries are $2K. with 330K miles, putting $2K into a car makes no sense.

At 330k, the only thing that makes sense is buying a new car.

Yup, time for a new ride. I would still look into used. I don't think I'll ever buy new again.

I have a very select set of needs/wants and little time to do it in.

Get a Mini. You'll save on gas mileage and be attractive to both sexes.

Already replaced. Thanks.

ok, do I get a new 2013 mazda 3 hatchback for $20.7K with $2K cash back and 1.9-2.3% financing
new 2013 mazda 3 hatchback for $20.7K and 0% financing for 72 months
new 2014 mazda 3 hatchback for $20.7K and 1.9-2.3% financing

Buy used, pay cash.

Dat ain't Murcan!

http://rule6.info/essays/mazda.html

I wish.

So... I'm getting a 2014 Mazda. I was on the way to the dealership and my Honda's electrical system died on me. Still hoping to drive the Honda for 2-3 more days.