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Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on
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So I sold my car looking to get a fun 4 door commuter got 3500 to spend. But I been going nuts looking at craigslist I already test drove a few cars but did not like them. Any suggestions dont want a honda civic nor corolla.
Posted by x Raelsmar x (Member # 9804) on
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Go 2 door and get an Integra GS-R. Good gas and decently quick.
Posted by red5o (Member # 12651) on
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A 3cyl geo metro..... LoL ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
Posted by p1mp1n (Member # 1961) on
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When I was looking for a 4door commuter that was looking at accords, integras, civic's. But ended up with a 2002 VW Passat pretty cheap and loved it,comfortable and had a little pick up, 1.8l Turbo, my mileage reader would go past 30mpg sometimes on the freeway. Had it from 102k miles to 142k miles with no issues.
Posted by Beastly GT500 TVS (Member # 9723) on
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Get a ford man. Get a svt conour
Posted by General Butt Naked (Member # 4831) on
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Look for honda accords. I've got a 2000 v6, it's the best car I've owned.
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on
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Originally posted by Beastly GT500 TVS:
Get a ford man. Get a svt conour
There hard to find well a decent one. And I need four doors for my kids. Yesterday I was about to go to dealer and just get something new but im trying to get a house this so I want no debt lol
Posted by TEXAS (Member # 11875) on
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Tesla
Posted by 5Porn0 (Member # 6001) on
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SHO Taurus
Posted by 135.0 (Member # 4992) on
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4 runner
Posted by TEXAS (Member # 11875) on
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M5
Posted by Camara90 (Member # 134) on
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I would wait and save up some cash if possible, I would think it is going to be tough to get anything that is going to last to long for that price.
If you cant wait, and want something new with low payments go Lease a car. They have some 4 door cars leasing for $99 a month with like $3500 down.
Posted by ECOboostin (Member # 4347) on
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Buick regal GS. 3.8 supercharged I have a 2000 that is now over 210,000 miles. They can be had for that price range.
Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on
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Try and find a MkIV Jetta TDI. Cheap enough for your budget, great mileage and they last forever. 400k-500k miles out of the engine is pretty common.
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on
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The new honda accords look pretty damn good in white.
Posted by SlowStockFox (Member # 1081) on
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get a 98-04 regal gs. same as a gtp but you wont stick out. go check out regalgs.org and some of the sites that sell mods for them zz performance intense racing wbody store. i am on my 4th regal gs and they are bad ass for the cost.
Posted by SlowStockFox (Member # 1081) on
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Originally posted by ECOboostin:
Buick regal GS. 3.8 supercharged I have a 2000 that is now over 210,000 miles. They can be had for that price range.
you beat me to it
go to link and check out engine bay pics and regal pics. the regal is a beast. it supercharged will get 27-31 mpg hiway with mods. can easily be a mid 13 sec car all day. you can get a chip{pcm} intake, plug, thermostat, down pipe and a pulley for less then 600 bucks and run 13s all day long. in a 4 door with the ac on
Posted by SlowStockFox (Member # 1081) on
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here is one offer like 1750 and go up. spend 300-60 on mods and enjoy. you can keep stock air box and gut it and run a k&n get a catted 3 inch down pipe. get the 3.4 pulley but in black so the smog nazi dont notice. bam good to go
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4292531978.html
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on
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Thanks guys. I been checking those regal gs aswell. Also been thinking of getting a volvo turbo like my 850r I use to have fast car too. Im gonna check some cars later today see whats up
Posted by SlowStockFox (Member # 1081) on
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nothing is going to last like a regal gs. it has a timing chain. iron block and motor. crank, rods and pistons are forged. trannys suck but they handle it... i can do a tranny swap out and in on a lift in 3 hrs
Posted by 87_Hatch (Member # 6714) on
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Save a few more thousand for a g35 s sedan ..thats what im currently looking at.
Posted by TEXAS (Member # 11875) on
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E55 AMG
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on
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Originally posted by 87_Hatch:
Save a few more thousand for a g35 s sedan ..thats what im currently looking at.
I had one before I got rear ended and that was the end of that lol
I had a lot of cars in the past so its hard to choose something different from what I had in the past.
Posted by 06ragtopgt_SOS (Member # 11327) on
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Find yourself an earlier (00-02) v8 Lincoln LS, I had one for about four years and miss it. Decent power, comfortable, somewhat luxurious, about 22-23 mpg highway, and a 8.8 Trac loc diff drops right into that 8.0 rear end.
Posted by i (Member # 12534) on
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Get a Lexus with a 2jz
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on
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Originally posted by i:
Get a Lexus with a 2jz
+1 add a turbo and have some fun!
Posted by MaK_1967v8 (Member # 12187) on
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4 cylinder mustang. they can be had for less than 2 grand and not beat. lol
Posted by blackfifty (Member # 9023) on
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scraper on 24's on Daweoo Lanos.
If I were you I'd look into either small Hondas or nissans.
Posted by KARATExxCHUCK (Member # 12851) on
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Originally posted by losbadgts:
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Originally posted by Beastly GT500 TVS:
Get a ford man. Get a svt conour
There hard to find well a decent one. And I need four doors for my kids. Yesterday I was about to go to dealer and just get something new but im trying to get a house this so I want no debt lol
If you are looking to buy a house you are right. Don't get a new car. It will show up on your credit when you go to buy a house and they could deny you the loan.
Good Luck!!
Charles ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
Posted by Black 02 SS (Member # 5939) on
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Does it have to be a four door?
If not, find yourself the newest SC300 or SC400 you can find with the lowest mileage for $3500. I know they are the "ghetto hoodlum" car of choice but if you find a well maintained one they are a rock solid Toyota with that 2JZ or 1UZ engine.
If not, a 1st gen GS300 will also be 2JZ powered and reliable. I currently use a SC300 as a DD. I picked up with just over 100k miles and its been good. Don't expect stellar gas mileage out of them, though LOL.
Posted by TEXAS (Member # 11875) on
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Nothing says ballin' on a budget like a late 80's Benz on hammer wheels.
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on
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Originally posted by TEXAS:
Nothing says ballin' on a budget like a late 80's Benz on hammer wheels.
Lol I had a 91 190e vip style more than a year ago.
well guys thanks for the advise my coworker has a 2003 kia rio stick shift and I asked him about it he said its been a great car so I said I will give 1300 and was ok with it. Now lets see how long I last with this lil shit lol
Posted by TMA Turbo Donald (Member # 11926) on
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Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:
Go 2 door and get an Integra GS-R. Good gas and decently quick.
If you're trying to stick with the budget of $3,500. I would try to get an integer GS-R. Or if you have to have a four door perhaps a gently used Civic or a 4 door Integra. Hondas engines are reliable and easy to work on!!
Posted by swedensky (Member # 12185) on
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Originally posted by Camara90:
I would wait and save up some cash if possible, I would think it is going to be tough to get anything that is going to last to long for that price.
If you cant wait, and want something new with low payments go Lease a car. They have some 4 door cars leasing for $99 a month with like $3500 down.
this.
but i may be biased..
Posted by siri95 (Member # 2840) on
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not sure if you are considering a 2 dr, but I have a 1997 Miata with 134k Imma put up for sale soon.
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on
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Originally posted by siri95:
not sure if you are considering a 2 dr, but I have a 1997 Miata with 134k Imma put up for sale soon.
Like I mentioned a few post before I got a beater kia rio lol for 1300 and its a gas saver commuter for now. Thanks though good luck on your sale
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