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need a car
Ok, guys I need an every day transporter. Smaller, decent milage, fun to drive, maybe a wagon, 20g's to spend. I'm thinking Audi, Volvo v40, all used of course. Let me know you thoughts. I'm walking away from a 2000 merc sable.
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03-05-2004, 04:57 PM
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VW Golf GTI
Nissan altima 2.5 S Honda civic SI Those are small, fun, good gas mileage, for around 20 Gs you can get a very recent one. Or, a little bigger: Bimmer 32x Audi A4 vw passat Honda accord V6 Those will be a little older stay in the 20 Gds. Either way, I`d go german or japanese... Aurel
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I used to have a Honda Civic. I enjoyed filling the gas tank with 12 bucks and last over a week on a gas tank. The engine was rather peppy too, and fun to rev high up to 8000 rpms. But then, I needed a SUV to tow the boat...now, a gas tank is 25 bucks and lasts only 4 days
 But I`ll admit my commute is longer and the gas prices have incrased. Ah, the good old times  Aurel |
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03-05-2004, 06:49 PM
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You can get a nice Carerra for 20K$
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03-05-2004, 07:36 PM
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We need two cars in this house at least. Right now we have a 01 VR6, my sable, 2000 1500 z71, the targa, 1953 cj, and 1926 Model A pu. It's time to thin the crowd. The first three will go in lieu of two pre owned rides. Maybe a Yukon or Toyota pu. Need something to tow snowmobile trailer, load kyakes, bikes etc...Then I need the cruzer for 30 mile hi-way ride to work. I like the idea of a 320. Wifes VR6 is just a little small for commute (for me).
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How about a $3-4K 944 and lots of money left in the bank?
Fun to drive, pretty big hatch in the back, don't have to worry about it in parking lots...... |
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03-06-2004, 10:27 AM
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Saab has one of the best used car certified warranties. 100K miles, or 6 years form orig. purchase date. My wife has one and they even replaced the muffler at no charge. I say Saab 9-5 wagon w/ a 2.3L turbo. You definitely can find one for under 20K.
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Ok, let me throw this out. I'll tell you what I bought after I hear from you guys on this, Kia Sorento. 4 wheel drive, 225 hp, 5 speed, leather, all the rest of the goodies. 20g;s new.
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I know a dealer here in Phoenix who will let you shop the auction. You pick out a car, he adds $600 for profit and auctions fees to the final bid.
A Mitsubishi Galant would not be my first choice for a car, but they're dumping them at the auctions right now: 2003 ES w/20K miles for $7800 seems hard to beat. '03 Lancer? $6900
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Because of a recommendation here I did a search and Clarkson came up. Started off with a lengthy diatribe about his youth and Monty Python, but finally got onto the car (eer... SUV)
The Kia Sorento.... http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,3801-610735,00.html I gather there must be two (at least) different models in the range Cheers
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