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miss-piggy 11-07-2008 10:27 PM

Need to buy a car. What should I get?
 
Things I'd Like:

Price: under $7000 (prefer more in the 6k range)
Power: mid 200hp or better
Body Style: Coupe or 5-Door
MPGs: 20-25mpg mixed. I don't drive a lot so it's not a big issue.
Year: 2003 or newer preferably
Miles: 60-80k miles
Interior: Not complete ----
Drive train: I'm leaning towards trying a RWD vehicle.
Maintenance: Low. This means no VW/Audi bullshit.

I'm thinking something like a Volvo or a Saab might be a nice daily. Accord Coupe V6 seems like a reasonable choice. I've always kind of wanted a Z28 Camaro. LS1's are pretty cheap now. I'm relatively indifferent towards what I buy as long as it doesn't constantly act up/cost me money. I just know I'm not going to be able to ride my bike daily much longer with the temperature dropping. Not to mention it seems like its going to be a wet winter around here which will make my life miserable.

jinxy 11-07-2008 10:28 PM

Re: Need to buy a car. What should I get?
 
Lexus gs or check into the ls models or whatever pleases you.

Special ED 11-07-2008 10:36 PM

Re: Need to buy a car. What should I get?
 

Originally Posted by bigwig
Requirements:

Price: under $7000 (prefer more in the 6k range)
Power: mid 200hp or better
Body Style: Coupe or 5-Door
MPGs: 20-25mpg mixed. I don't drive a lot so it's not a big issue.
Year: 2003 or newer preferably
Miles: 60-80k miles
Interior: Not complete ----
Drive train: I'm leaning towards trying a RWD vehicle.
Maintenance: Low. This means no VW/Audi bullshit.

might be a tough list to accomodate there. might have to make some sacrifices. get rid of 2 requirements and you might have a real shot at finding something.

jinxy 11-07-2008 10:37 PM

Re: Need to buy a car. What should I get?
 
He can pick up 98~ gs'es or older SC's with low miles all day for his price range. Since they're higher end cars they typically have correct maintenance done, are garage kept, detailed, etc.

miss-piggy 11-07-2008 10:43 PM

Re: Need to buy a car. What should I get?
 
I'm willing to compromise on things. I'll change the word "requirements" to "Things I'd like". In the end I want a nice daily that isn't a 4 banger econocar. Econocar's value is incredibly inflated due to the rise in fuel costs and since my ride to work is all of 10 miles round trip and overall I don't drive very much, I can deal with 25mpg vs 32mpg as long as all other costs are similar.

1991civicsi 11-07-2008 10:52 PM

Re: Need to buy a car. What should I get?
 
DD get a FWD. Toyota, or Honda. Look at whats available for your budget.

miss-piggy 11-07-2008 10:57 PM

Re: Need to buy a car. What should I get?
 
RWD is definitely not an issue. I will buy a FWD vehicle, but I would prefer RWD. I don't want AWD as it is stupid.

1991civicsi 11-07-2008 10:59 PM

Re: Need to buy a car. What should I get?
 
If I were to buy a RWD Id buy a Grand National. 8)

1991civicsi 11-07-2008 11:01 PM

Re: Need to buy a car. What should I get?
 
87-91 Fox body Mustang 5.0 maybe?

miss-piggy 11-07-2008 11:04 PM

Re: Need to buy a car. What should I get?
 
Absolutely. That is exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks for the help big guy!


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