I live in Rhode Island, $15K budget and I'm going to wait until Christmas week to pick up a used car. First question here, I'm a larger guy, I'm looking for a fun used car to drive, under $15K and not a Camry, Mazda I've heard is in partnership with Toyota, I've looked at a Mazda 3, they look like very fun cars and they do look very roomy and I live in Rhode Island as well, and yes I'm looking at used, will they last as long as a Celica if you take care of it? If not, I also looked at a used Toyota CH-R, I don't know your feelings on the CVT, but Toyota has made some good ones and yes I'd like to get something to last as long as your Celica and I plan on taking care of this car for many years in New England as I can.
Actually, not bad of a car, I like it! I'll be driving in town mostly anyway!!!
The Mazda 3 is a good car but I doubt it will last that long. The CH-R is a decently reliable car but isn't very practical. You might want to give the Honda HR-V a look or a Toyota Corolla hatchback.
