What manual should I get?

Posted by Hot_Height2581@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 20 comments

I've been driving a 4runner for about a year and I want to upgrade to something low and manual. Are there any manuals with decent power for under 6k

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NuclearHateLizard@reddit

Literally almost any car is offered with a manual transmission. I'd that your only stipulation?

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NuclearHateLizard@reddit

At least I can articulate proper sentences and speak without sounding like a fuckwit. What pray tell, do you think is inaccurate about my statement you fucking mouth breather?

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Subaru legacy GTs are pretty cheap and have about 250hp stock. If you can find one that has had the headgaskets done at some point plus a recent timing belt+water pump job then they can last for a while without major issues. They’re a good mix between reliable, cheap to buy, and fun to drive.

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_MadSuburbanDad_@reddit

Unfortunately, these days, no $6,000 Subaru is going to be in the same zip code as reliable.

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TurkishSwag@reddit

I disagree, Subarus depreciate like rocks. The most pristine legacy gt (non spec b) in the country is probably still like 8-9k.

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_MadSuburbanDad_@reddit

And why do Subarus depreciate like rocks? :)

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TurkishSwag@reddit

Because they’re more niche than toyota or honda, and some mechanics are scared of boxer engines, tons of them are very reliable though. I get what you’re insinuating but a well kept subaru can last just as long as anything.

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_MadSuburbanDad_@reddit

That's fair. The Outback and Legacy models are generally reliable, especially up here in New England. The interiors are pretty minimalist, seats are not great, power and handling are OK but not world beating.

Subaru has used its rally performance rep to push a narrative that isn't borne out by its actual street vehicles, which people tended to discover pretty quickly once they tried modding them.

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homeslce@reddit

Mazda 3 hatchback

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Heavy_Gap_5047@reddit

Pick one and go up in age until the cost is low enough.

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CommissarCiaphisCain@reddit

Second gen Mazda3. Plenty of them were offered with a manual and ones in decent condition should fit in your price range.

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HotmailsInYourArea@reddit

Pretty much any older BMW could fit the bill. Overall quality is high, some engines have more issues than others though. Easy to work on, mostly.

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Content_Fig5691@reddit

Overall quality is high

Well someone is sure high

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HotmailsInYourArea@reddit

I've owned many of them, they all racked up high miles with minimal issues. I was also a mechanic, so I'm not under the illusion that some cars are perfect and never require repairs. They all do. What matters is, do you have the resources to get it fixed, and is the car worth it?

Personally, I'd rather spend money maintaining a fun corner-carving 3 series than on some boring ass Corolla

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Content_Fig5691@reddit

Almost any BMW under $6k is going to cost a ton in repairs in short order

We are all aware of BMW's track record on the used market

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HotmailsInYourArea@reddit

Depends on the model, and especially so the engine. And then of course how well that model was maintained. Haven't checked the market in a few years but you used to be able to get an early-year e90 for around 6k, and they were pretty solid aside from the turbo-engined variant.

You have to do your research, for sure, maybe more than you would on, again, a boring Corolla. Time & money well-spent imo