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hey guys my commuter is going south on me and i need a new one, im looking for a bang for buck commuter car that is very reliable and priced fairly, somewhere under 6500$, preferaly under 5k but if the deals right then thats fine. ANy one whos had a very reliable long term commuter car would be appreciated on their advice. Feel free to give as much advice or recommendations ca fords. I need a car very soon. Thanks everyone.

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Can't go wrong with a Toyota

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quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Can't go wrong with a Toyota

Apparently you can. [Razz]
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Lmao lol hahahahahahahahaahahahaha. FAIL OF THE DAY!!!!
quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Can't go wrong with a Toyota

Apparently you can. [Razz]
http://californiafords.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=6;t=029692


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1999 Honda Accord,5spd. Mine is approaching 288,000 miles and still going hard. Had timing belt done at 230k.

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quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Can't go wrong with a Toyota

Apparently you can. [Razz]
http://californiafords.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=6;t=029692

Ahahhahaahhahaahahahahaha

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Toyota Prius 2006-2008.

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quote:
Originally posted by 93ex chp:
Lmao lol hahahahahahahahaahahahaha. FAIL OF THE DAY!!!!
quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Can't go wrong with a Toyota

Apparently you can. [Razz]
http://californiafords.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=6;t=029692


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quote:
Originally posted by AL STOCK:
Toyota Prius 2006-2008.

He's looking for a good commuter, not looking for men

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quote:
Originally posted by sic70stang:
quote:
Originally posted by AL STOCK:
Toyota Prius 2006-2008.

He's looking for a good commuter, not looking for men
Haha I would lean toward either a Honda or acura they are probably the most reliable

[ 2015-11-11, 07:38 PM: Message edited by: Built88LX ]

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quote:
Originally posted by AL STOCK:
Toyota Prius 2006-2008.

There piles of shit. An there is a chance you will see a cock a inch from your face driving one just saying
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quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Can't go wrong with a Toyota

Apparently you can. [Razz]
http://californiafords.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=6;t=029692

Car still runs drives perfect even with the amount of miles on it just has the start issue that doesn't keep the car stranded or from starting ,just annoying is all .. But still a great commuter 😉👌 I would trust it to drive across the country also

[ 2015-11-11, 08:22 PM: Message edited by: 50Reasons ]

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quote:
Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
quote:
Originally posted by AL STOCK:
Toyota Prius 2006-2008.

There piles of shit. An there is a chance you will see a cock a inch from your face driving one just saying
Talking from experience?
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quote:
Originally posted by AL STOCK:
quote:
Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
quote:
Originally posted by AL STOCK:
Toyota Prius 2006-2008.

There piles of shit. An there is a chance you will see a cock a inch from your face driving one just saying
Talking from experience?
Yes I worked for Toyota. An the dick part I would just have to take your word on it.
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quote:
Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
quote:
Originally posted by AL STOCK:
quote:
Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
quote:
Originally posted by AL STOCK:
Toyota Prius 2006-2008.

There piles of shit. An there is a chance you will see a cock a inch from your face driving one just saying
Talking from experience?
Yes I worked for Toyota. An the dick part I would just have to take your word on it.
That made no sense.

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quote:
Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
quote:
Originally posted by AL STOCK:
quote:
Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
quote:
Originally posted by AL STOCK:
Toyota Prius 2006-2008.

There piles of shit. An there is a chance you will see a cock a inch from your face driving one just saying
Talking from experience?
Yes I worked for Toyota. An the dick part I would just have to take your word on it.
Haha, spoken like a true Seahawks bandwagon fan lol. Well thought out response [worship]
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I've had a couple different Prius and they're actually really reliable. Can't complain about the MPGs of your a commuter!
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2000-2006 Nissan Sentras are decent commuters. You can find them in the $3000-$4000 range in good shape. I've had my 2006 for a couple years now, it has 197k miles on it and everything is original except the battery. Still runs like new. I get an average of 35 MPG according to the gauge.

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my diesel is knocking down about 15mpg, but i got a buick regal for when i need 20mpg.

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I use a 2002 Lexus ES300. Simple, good on gas, boring as hell but gets me where I am going without any hiccups. I;m thinking about selling it actually if you are interested.

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quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
I've had a couple different Prius and they're actually really reliable. Can't complain about the MPGs of your a commuter!

Dump before you have to put money in to them I see.
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thanks for the replies fellas i have narrowed down my search to 92-96 camrys, 97-01camry, 98-02 honda accord 4cyl 5speed as i heard the autos have failure issues, 92-2000 honda civic coupe 5spd,85-95 toyota 22re truck5spd does anyone have or had any of these with over say 200k miles?Any advice is appreciated thanks cafords

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quote:
Originally posted by 135.0:
BMW anything

He said he wanted something reliable.

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