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Help me choose a car
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Moderator Emeritus  Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: College Park, MD
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I have $10-$15k with which to purchase a vehicle.
I'd like a Honda Accord or similar. Something reliable that gets good mileage. I want something that's no more than a few years old.
Detailed specs:
mid sized.
Reliable.
4 cylinder engine.
I don't need any fancy stuff like leather.
Automatic.
Power windows, locks, etc.
I need a car alarm, but it can be installed after.
Good mileage, I'll be doing a mix of city and highway driving, lots of stop and go.
Suggestions? Please list specifics, ie. a 2002-2004 Accord works well, or such. I need to make a short list so I can go out one afternoon and come back with a car.
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Last edited by Scotttheking; May 8, 2006 at 08:28 PM.
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Figure out how much insurance is going to cost you first. Then pick a car you can afford to insure.
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Moderator  Join Date: Feb 2006
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1999 Mazda MX-5 Mazdaspeed
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I like my water with hops, malt, hops, yeast, and hops.
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Posting Junkie
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Cape Cod, MA
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Toyota Camry Solara, 1999-2000 Vintage (get under 60K miles), and get it loaded.
Friend of mine got a 99' loaded black on black leather for $8,999. A real slick looking car, and it's a Toyota so expect to own it until you decide to buy another Toyota.
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Posting Junkie
Join Date: Oct 2001
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Anything Japanese.
Avoid European models because of their reliability problems.
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Posting Junkie
Join Date: Nov 1999
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Originally Posted by Spliffdaddy
Anything Japanese.
Avoid European models because of their reliability problems.
Seconded and Thirded.
Americans can still build trucks (and big SUVs) better than the rest. Although, if the new Tundra is going to be as good as it's hyped to be, I think Detroit should start crapping their pants.
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Professional Poster
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hey scott.
want to buy my camry so I can upgrade?
jk I would never sell my camry but I do have a friend looking to sell a nissan maxima (black/black), forgot the year, but in very good condition.
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Hyundai Accent. Look at the warranty, it's insane.
I love the 5 year roadside assistance....ive used it a billion times when I have locked myself in the car
Edit: locked my self OUTSIDE the car......gosh im a tard
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Last edited by Dr Reducto; May 8, 2006 at 09:57 PM.
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Originally Posted by Dr Reducto
Hyundai Accent. Look at the warranty, it's insane.
I love the 5 year roadside assistance....ive used it a billion times when I have locked myself in the car
  
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Clinically Insane
Join Date: Jun 2001
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Originally Posted by Dr Reducto
Hyundai Accent. Look at the warranty, it's insane.
I love the 5 year roadside assistance....ive used it a billion times when I have locked myself in the car
Edit: locked my self OUTSIDE the car......gosh im a tard
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From Edmunds Used Car Search
1) 2002 Volvo S40, Private Party $13,084; Dealer: $14,698
2) 2005 Nissan Sentra, Private Party: $12,302; Dealer: $13,540
3) 2005 Honda Civic, Private Party: $12,176; Dealer: $13,137
4) 2002 Volkswagen Passat, Private Party: $13,096; Dealer $14,339
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Originally Posted by Dr Reducto
Hyundai Accent. Look at the warranty, it's insane.
I love the 5 year roadside assistance....ive used it a billion times when I have locked myself in the car
Then, you may need this service....
http://youtube.com/watch?v=xTHlb2RQANw&search=onstar
(I know you corrected yourself,but I love this video.....)
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Originally Posted by cjrivera
 i needed that  thank you
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