Best car for a tight budget

Agreed on Accord. Get the Euro with the 2.4L man

Only down side if you want headers you can't its connected to the head

Monaro? lol

buy sum thing abit older and do it up

Get a golf tsi or something

Would think long and hard about some of those new VW's. I've read two articles now that say they really chew the oil big time and can seize up quite young.

Stay with Aus or Jap cars, otherwise some other ones aren't bad like the new Kia's and the Skoda's. I personally avoid Euro cars just for repair costs.

just buy a hyundai on the cheap and pocket the change yo

Skodas are vws waking up in the morning same thing and a bit uglier

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Originally Posted by MonaroFan

Hi, I was wondering what car I could get with my tight budget. My budget is ranged from $20,000 to $30,000. I am having trouble picking out a good car for myself and family. What do you guys suggest?
I need one before this coming christmas as I would like to go on a holiday with my friends and family. Help is much appreciated! :)

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Op seeing as your post says the word "Family" thats probably the most important thing i value enough to make the decision as appose to getting a car to go quicker.

The keywords thou is "FAMILY" "TIGHT BUDGET"

I would definitely recommend the Accord Euro .
Get an Automatic CL9 or even the CU2 (the new version)

Why automatic cause it will still be easier for your wife/girlfriend to drive.
With a nice budget like that you can option up with leather heated seats, automatic window wipers, all electrics. Safety with so many airbags to protect better for the ones u love.

The extra money you then save goes into the on road costs like REGO and Insurace.

The parts and maintenance , insurance wont cost the earth like a EURO (BMW, MERC, VW, AUDI etc)
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Originally Posted by marquee

Skodas are vws waking up in the morning same thing and a bit uglier

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Not entirely correct. There are massive differences. I'd prefer a Skoda over VW especially for family use.

I think "Same thing, different clothes" would be more accurate - same platform, different panels and trim levels...

To the OP, you really need to get out and inspect and drive a few different cars, take the family and get them all loaded up and see if it works for you. What some people love and recommend you might hate - whether its the way it drives or the seating position or just the way the indicators sound - you won't know until you drive or at least sit in!

Subaru Liberty GT wagon, the best decision you'll make.

Get a newish 2nd hand one as you won't be able to afford new.