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    Novaload: You have to love the not-fabulous deals these shite-boxes have. They must be selling like crazy! more »
    bmwloco: VW Rabbit 5 speed manual, ESP, iPod adapter, etc. $15,900. Why buy something that won't be worth nothing in 3-5 years? more »
    skitter: I think it's commendable when a vehicle can be had with no radio or a/c. But I represent a very small portion of the market, and the question of my s... more »
    something_unique_and_descriptive: I'd take the GEM or the Yaris, any of the others and you're likely to get throat punched. more »
    mzs: I would steer anyone away from eh Yaris. In hard braking the tail wants to break loose. more »
    MushyHeirloom: To be fair, if you don't mind something offensively ugly, the Elantra's not a bad pick. The Versa and Yaris are basically today's Tercel; not a long-t... more »
    damnelantra™: if you buy someone a damnelantra™ for christmas you are a terrible terrible person. and i deeply hope that the Krampus inflicts pain and suffering u... more »
    POLAЯ ON PЯOBATION: Pros: It's the cheapest car in America, good mileage, four whole speakers Cons: No a/c, no radio, automatic transmission a $2,100 premium Gee thanks H... more »
    Robert Lefebvre: Pfft... I got that beat. Get this, up here in Canada, they're still selling Chevrolet Uplanders and Pontiac Montanas. Production just ended, but there... more »
    SuzanneD: If you have 10k worth of disposable income and choose to blow it on a heap of metal with less bhp than a pair of Rollerblades, you should be shot on s... more »
    Graverobber: Warranty smarranty: $10,800 Buy-it-now priced. [cgi.ebay.com] more »
    Ash78, cube farmer: You could just skip all these cars, go to Cafepress, and buy the recipient an "I have a gigantic wang" t-shirt instead. Also, let's not forget that on... more »
    scroggzilla raids again: Mr. Hardigree, I believe these are usually referred to as "gag gifts". more »
    friendlynerd: I swear I don't usually play grammar police, but gift is not a verb! It makes me crazy! more »
    Pessimippopotamus: That's why anyone who buys a new cheap car is a failure. Well. Anyone who reads Jalopnik anyways. There's so many good used cars for $12,000. more »
  • #decembertoremember

    Ten New Cars Cheap Enough To Gift This Holiday


    Looking to make this a "December to remember" but you're broke and out of blood to sell? Here's ten cars still cheap enough to put a red bow on and gift this holiday season.
  • #2009nissanversa

    New Pricing Of $9,990 Makes 2009 Nissan Versa Cheapest New Car In USA

    In response to the Financiapocalypse, Nissan is offering 0% financing on five of their vehicles. Most interesting, and seemingly lost in the saved-by-zerogasm, is news of a lower-priced version of the 2009 Nissan Versa Sedan that, at an MSRP of $9,990, will be the cheapest new car in the USA. More »
  • #gmchryslermerger

    Sen. Carl Levin Thinks Feds Could Help With GM-Chrysler Merger