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Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on
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I am looking at picking up a nice reliable DD for my lady, & we are looking into a few different options in the $3000 to $6000 price range. Since we are not working with a ton of cash, & obviously this will be partially financed, most of the cars will be over 100k miles, so we want whatever will be the most reliable. Gas mileage is not that big of an issue, but the car MUST be an automatic, & must be 4 door. What would be the most reliable out of these options?
=1993-2000 Toyota Camry
=1994-1997 Honda Accord
=1995-2001 VW Jetta
Any particular known issues or problems with either of these cars that I should look for? 4 cylinder & V6 doesn't really matter to me, just want an extremely reliable car that I can be driven daily & can be taken on road trips to Oregon.... My 86 Jetta has been great to me & is VERY reliable, but IDK much about the newer models. If it was up to me, I would be buying her a nice Crown Vic, because I know how cheap, reliable, & comfy they are, but my lady HATES vics LOL...
Thanks in advance...
[ February 05, 2010, 12:39 AM: Message edited by: EPIK ]
Posted by stangin' (Member # 514) on
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my fiance has a '97 camry that was bought new by her parents. it only has 98k miles and has been super reliable. change the oil and do the regular maintenance and you should be happy for years to come. the only problems we've had with the car was the a/f ratio sensor went out(can be pricey) and of course with these little motors you have to change the timing belt and waterpump at their scheduled interval(pricey as well). i've also replaced pass. and driver axle shafts. other than that the 4cyc. has been great. it ugly as shit and i can't wait to sell it, but it's reliable and gets 29-30mpg.
actually we're passing it down to her little brother when he goes off for college.
btw, i think the honda or toyota is probably going to be cheaper as far as maintenance goes.
[ February 05, 2010, 01:00 AM: Message edited by: stangin' ]
Posted by 06Xrunner (Member # 6992) on
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Damn it, convince her to buy a Vic!!! I also have a 1995 Accord Gold/Tan Auto 4cyl with 117k on it for $3000.
Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on
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These are just a few examples of what we are looking into...
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ctd/1586131600.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ctd/1584851891.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ctd/1584984221.html
Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on
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Originally posted by stangin':
my fiance has a '97 camry that was bought new by her parents. it only has 98k miles and has been super reliable. change the oil and do the regular maintenance and you should be happy for years to come. the only problems we've had with the car was the a/f ratio sensor went out(can be pricey) and of course with these little motors you have to change the timing belt and waterpump at their scheduled interval(pricey as well). i've also replaced pass. and driver axle shafts. other than that the 4cyc. has been great. it ugly as shit and i can't wait to sell it, but it's reliable and gets 29-30mpg.
actually we're passing it down to her little brother when he goes off for college.
btw, i think the honda or toyota is probably going to be cheaper as far as maintenance goes.
Thanks... that is what I wanted to hear. I know they arent the best looking cars, but they don't look bad, & 1 of the best things about them, they have the same bolt pattern as 94-04 Mustangs LOL...
Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on
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Originally posted by 06Xrunner:
Damn it, convince her to buy a Vic!!! I also have a 1995 Accord Gold/Tan Auto 4cyl with 117k on it for $3000.
I wish I could convince her to get a vic, I want 1 BAD, but she HATES them LOL... I would look into your Honda, but we need to finance...
Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on
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You can get a decent late 90's Acura TL in your price range. Awesome cars... Honda reliability plus luxury comparable to a Lexus of a similar vintage...
[ February 05, 2010, 01:17 AM: Message edited by: 04 S281 ]
Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on
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Originally posted by 04 S281:
You can get a decent late 90's Acura TL in your price range. Awesome cars... Honda reliability plus luxury comparable to a Lexus of a similar vintage...
I know, I saw a few of those on CL, & I have always loved the TL's of that vintage. How reliable are the RL's, because I saw a pretty nice dark green one for a nice price...
Posted by adower (Member # 5955) on
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Gotta go with a older honda civic or what not. Reliable and cheap.
Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on
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RL's might have a few more issues... since they're the top-of-the-line Acura and have a few more gadgets and such...
Still a Honda product so, can't really go wrong.
Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on
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http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ctd/1584735706.html
This 1 seems to good to be true. Must have A LOT of miles....
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ctd/1582933021.html
BTW, whats up with the leather on the Acura's? is it supposed to look loose & wrinkled like that? It seems all of the ones I have seen on CL look that way...
Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on
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Keep in mind if u go with a civic or accord ull want some theft deterrent as they're popular for thieves...other than that they're extremely reliable and economical cars
Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on
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Originally posted by adower:
Gotta go with a older honda civic or what not. Reliable and cheap.
Civics are too small. Accords are perfect though.
Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on
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Originally posted by venomous99:
Keep in mind if u go with a civic or accord ull want some theft deterrent as they're popular for thieves...other than that they're extremely reliable and economical cars
That is why I was looking more into Camry's. Nobody ever thinks of stealing those LOL...
Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on
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Also if ur considering the early 2000 hondas read up on tranny issues as I know several models are suspect like the cl, tl, civic, accord
Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on
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Originally posted by venomous99:
Also if ur considering the early 2000 hondas read up on tranny issues as I know several models are suspect like the cl, tl, civic, accord
Yup, I have heard all about the trans issues with the automatics, that is why i was looking into the 94-97 Accords. My buddy worked for HAP (local Honda wrecker), & he says to steer clear of the 98-2000 accords with automatics. Acura's as well.
Posted by stangin' (Member # 514) on
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Originally posted by EPIK:
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Originally posted by venomous99:
Keep in mind if u go with a civic or accord ull want some theft deterrent as they're popular for thieves...other than that they're extremely reliable and economical cars
That is why I was looking more into Camry's. Nobody ever thinks of stealing those LOL...
think again. camrys are always in the top 10 list when it comes to stolen cars. it's usually the older cmarys, but still....
Posted by ice (Member # 9737) on
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No brainer, the yota comes with free cruise control, cant beat that... ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on
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Originally posted by stangin':
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Originally posted by EPIK:
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Originally posted by venomous99:
Keep in mind if u go with a civic or accord ull want some theft deterrent as they're popular for thieves...other than that they're extremely reliable and economical cars
That is why I was looking more into Camry's. Nobody ever thinks of stealing those LOL...
think again. camrys are always in the top 10 list when it comes to stolen cars. it's usually the older cmarys, but still....
Really?
Posted by stangin' (Member # 514) on
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Originally posted by EPIK:
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Originally posted by stangin':
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Originally posted by EPIK:
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Originally posted by venomous99:
Keep in mind if u go with a civic or accord ull want some theft deterrent as they're popular for thieves...other than that they're extremely reliable and economical cars
That is why I was looking more into Camry's. Nobody ever thinks of stealing those LOL...
think again. camrys are always in the top 10 list when it comes to stolen cars. it's usually the older cmarys, but still....
Really?
no lie, google it. they're popular cars and they are everywhere. it sad, but you and i know that there's always chop shops in every neighborhood trying to make an easy buck.
Posted by 306mustang (Member # 9204) on
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she saould get a 2001+ acura cl type s am thinking of geting one as a dd imo they look clean
Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on
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Originally posted by 306mustang:
she saould get a 2001+ acura cl type s am thinking of geting one as a dd imo they look clean
I agree, they are very nice cars, but are out of our range & no 4 doors..
Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on
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Originally posted by stangin':
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Originally posted by EPIK:
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Originally posted by stangin':
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Originally posted by EPIK:
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Originally posted by venomous99:
Keep in mind if u go with a civic or accord ull want some theft deterrent as they're popular for thieves...other than that they're extremely reliable and economical cars
That is why I was looking more into Camry's. Nobody ever thinks of stealing those LOL...
think again. camrys are always in the top 10 list when it comes to stolen cars. it's usually the older cmarys, but still....
Really?
no lie, google it. they're popular cars and they are everywhere. it sad, but you and i know that there's always chop shops in every neighborhood trying to make an easy buck.
You are probably right, but I think its safer to park a Camry outside than a mid 90's honda.
Posted by 1FAST89GT (Member # 5071) on
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vw and the accord have tranny problems. just killed my boys daughters first car 2001 jetta bought it a month ago and i just had to tell him the tranny is gone...
Posted by 89bluenotch (Member # 7454) on
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My gf has a 01 passat, And i'm not sure if the jettas have different transmissions but it has 99,xxx miles and other than the stock plastic water pump impeller that got switched to steel it's a champ....Tranny still feels strong.
Posted by welch93lx (Member # 8748) on
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i got this 98 740il 
Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on
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Originally posted by welch93lx:
i got this 98 740il
I love that car, & wish we could get a BMW, but maintanance & repair costs are WAY too high on those...
Posted by welch93lx (Member # 8748) on
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Originally posted by EPIK:
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Originally posted by welch93lx:
i got this 98 740il
I love that car, & wish we could get a BMW, but maintanance & repair costs are WAY too high on those...
cheap pm and its yours
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on
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get a jetta tdi its turbo ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1587149569.html
Posted by 89Rodknocker (Member # 2951) on
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I have a 96 accord for sale if your intrested. It could use a good cleaning. It has rear main seal, New trans, new timing belt and w/p dist, motor mounts axles, plugs all seals behind the timing cover. Runs great. my DD.
Also got a co-worker with a 94or 96 camry in good condition. Lmk i can send you pics or info.
I was looking to get 2500 for mine and he wants 3500 for the camry.
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