If the 3 sells, what choices for a used car? [Archive]

kevcol74

03-26-2009, 04:10 PM

K, I have the 3 for sale unfortunately, trying to keep money in the pocket incase my company goes under (pretty high possibility right now) Although I am seeking other employment, nothing has surfaced yet, but its only been a few days since I started looking.
Anyways, what suggestions for cars, trying to keep under 200K and maybe half the asking price of my 3 (so roughly $4000 or preferably less)
Requirements : 4 doors, prefer bottom seat anchors for the baby seat.
I'm not afraid of domestics, though I'll likely shoot down any mentions of chrysler!! :chuckle
PRefer UNBIASED opinions here. I'm not afraid of a little work on cars, I do it all myself, and have access to just about anything I may need.

So, decent looking, or reccomended from past experiences?I know, its wide open, but maybe someone will bring to light a car I'm just not thinking of!

Edit : Hoping the car will last me a year or 2... though I usually cycle cars faster than that...lol
Also atleast mid-sized.... fuel economy isn't a huge worry, but no gas guzzlers either. Mazda3 sized or bigger, no echo/yaris boxes please...

Soyabean

03-26-2009, 04:10 PM

a 2004 mazda3 sedan gx lol

How about an older hyundai accent? Those things are inexpensive

kevcol74

03-26-2009, 04:12 PM

^ Everyone likes a little ass, no one likes a smart one!!

Gizzmo_jr

03-26-2009, 04:16 PM

Yaris?

Thrizzl3

03-26-2009, 04:16 PM

the acura TSX

kevcol74

03-26-2009, 04:17 PM

the acura TSX

Find me a TSX with under 200K for $4000 and I'll gladly buy it!!! One that is road worthy!!!

Soyabean

03-26-2009, 04:18 PM

it was a joke if u couldn't tell

kevcol74

03-26-2009, 04:19 PM

Its all good Soya, that was just my sarcasm... If I didn't start the post, I'd probably make a post like yours.... I just had a rebuttle! :chuckle

\/ Accents actually have power options? :chuckle

Soyabean

03-26-2009, 04:31 PM

No worries. If i insulted you i apoligize. But my uncle recently bought a 2002 hyundai accent for $3500 with power everything and like 100k on the motor. Which isn't too bad.

Thrizzl3

03-26-2009, 04:32 PM

Find me a TSX with under 200K for $4000 and I'll gladly buy it!!! One that is road worthy!!!

oooo a car that you want..in that case a toyota camry:)

Flagrum_3

03-26-2009, 04:42 PM

I see alot of Grand Ams for sale!! ...and before anyone makes any smartass remarks, a couple of buds at work own Grand Ams, and tell me they have been outstanding (realiability wise) one friend drives in from Bowmanville everyday, trouble free.

Maybe style wise it's little dated, but in times of practicality!.

Sorry to hear about your predicament Kevcol, hope things turn-around for you soon!!

_3

kevcol74

03-26-2009, 04:47 PM

Actually I've been eyeing the Grand Ams... as long as its the 3100, not the 3400... Or even the 2.4, my Z24 was reliable! 2.4 in stick with a 4 door would be nice, 99+ body.... not sure when they put the bottom anchors in the back though....

Wild Weasel

03-26-2009, 04:48 PM

kevcol74

03-26-2009, 04:57 PM

I'd even suggest a newer Cavalier sedan. I believe the 03+ cars have the LATCH anchors, though you'd have to verify that.

The reason I suggest them is that they're pretty basic transportation, have a decent engine (all 03+ have the Ecotec 4-cyl) and are dead simple to work on. They're cheap and there's a million of them around. You'll never be at a loss when looking to the wreckers for cheap parts.

LATCH.... it just wasn't coming to mind! lol
I know it was mandatory in Sept 02, so 03 and up models are required to have the LATCH. But, 02 Proteges had them, so its hard to know what cars had them and what years before 03....
Cav is a possibility, but I prefer the look of a Grand Am, and a little more room with the Grand Am... never had an Ecotech engine...yet....lol

humansoul

03-26-2009, 05:11 PM

Why not picking up a used Lancer? I own a Lancer myself and was thinking of getting rid of it for something bigger to lug my Dj gear around. I've looked around for pricing and they tend to be around the $5K+ mark with kms under 150K. I'm sure there's still some haggling and what not to be done, so you could possibly get it close to your budget and the pluses are the fact it's still a japanese car, quite dependable, cheap on gas, and looks pretty good all in all.

Malcolm991

03-26-2009, 07:14 PM

Ford Tempo seeing as your such a Ford guy!:chuckle

Go_Habs_Go

03-26-2009, 07:58 PM

How about some older Honda Accord's or Toyota Camry's? Might have to take something with higher mileage to get one under 5000$ but they are reliable cars no doubt and have decent back seat room for the family.

SL3VIN

03-26-2009, 08:54 PM

you can get a 98 Audi A4 for like 3K, but car parts would be expensive if you have to fix the car...

Hives

03-26-2009, 09:20 PM

Accord. Very reliable, and parts u can find for cheap. Also, good power, room, and quality. Plus, they last very long and are so easy to fix.

kevcol74

03-26-2009, 10:17 PM

Ford Tempo seeing as your such a Ford guy!:chuckle

:AH :getout

Hives

03-27-2009, 01:08 AM

Acura 1.6 EL
Very Reliable
Parts are cheap

Thrizzl3

03-27-2009, 01:09 AM

what about a suzuki swift?

x_o_k_x

03-27-2009, 01:50 AM

Honda Civic:bana

DumpInfo

03-27-2009, 07:28 AM

Honda Civic:bana

Was gonna say it but x_o_k_x beat me to it. Never had an issue with it. GL

Malcolm991

03-27-2009, 08:44 AM

:AH :getout

Or is it the Taurus SHO!:chuckle

kevcol74

03-27-2009, 10:07 AM

Or is it the Taurus SHO!:chuckle

Actually I looked into the SHO... up to 95 style is nicer, but too old. And the 96-99 bug eyed taurus sho isn't bad, but the 3.5 Yamaha V8 is known for catastrophic failure (timing gears actually break loose from the cam, engine go boom)

I've considered the Civic, reliable, yes, but boring and everyone has one.... Accord is on the short list. Audi.... just too expensive to fix and they WILL break down. 1.6 EL... its a civic, don't kid yourself! Phil.... you deserve a slap, Suzuki... I'm not buying a motor bike!! Lancer I'll consider as well....

Thanks for all the input guys, but still haven't seen anything that tickles my fancy.... maybe I'm too picky! To be honest, aside from the Grand Am, Subarus top my list right now....

Thrizzl3

03-27-2009, 10:15 AM

Phil.... you deserve a slap, Suzuki... I'm not buying a motor bike!!

it could have been your winter beater:chuckle im jk..follow what your heart wants kev:)

Wild Weasel

03-27-2009, 10:41 AM

Thanks for all the input guys, but still haven't seen anything that tickles my fancy.... maybe I'm too picky! To be honest, aside from the Grand Am, Subarus top my list right now....

Wow. Two opposite ends of the spectrum! If your goal is to get something that's going to be cheap and easy to maintain, I'd avoid the Subaru. They're great cars, but they're very complicated so there's a greater likelihood of something going wrong on an older one, and it will likely be more expensive to repair.

Between the boxer engine and AWD system, there's just a lot more bits and pieces to go bad.

BoostieMonster

03-27-2009, 10:43 AM

I would suggest an 01/02 Nissan Sentra.....decent size, great Fuel Economy, those SE 2.0L engines go forever, going for $4000-5000 from what i've seen online.....

Unoriginalusername

03-27-2009, 10:45 AM

ford focus is rated very well. check out the msn reliability ratings

kevcol74

03-27-2009, 10:51 AM

Wow. Two opposite ends of the spectrum! If your goal is to get something that's going to be cheap and easy to maintain, I'd avoid the Subaru. They're great cars, but they're very complicated so there's a greater likelihood of something going wrong on an older one, and it will likely be more expensive to repair.

Between the boxer engine and AWD system, there's just a lot more bits and pieces to go bad.

I know... I just have a soft spot for them! lol And the wife wants an Outback, but she has the Escape, so unless she wants to trade....lol

kevcol74

03-27-2009, 10:55 AM

ford focus is rated very well. check out the msn reliability ratings

If I could find an 03 5 door SVT Focus for $4000..... well, maybe in my dreams!! I am considering the Focus, as much as they look like ass, they are pretty reliable and cheap to fix.... Another that has made the short list...

At this point these are all general ideas, but until the 3 sells, if it does, I don't have much motiviation (I just like the 3 too much!!)
Quite honestly, unless I get what I want for the 3, its not worth selling if I'm only going to end up with a grand or 2 in the bank after a decent reliable car. I need to stay below $4000, which really limits my options if I want the LATCH system, which to me is necessary (my family's safety comes first)

Thanks for all the ideas guys and gals, much appreciated!

Unoriginalusername

03-27-2009, 11:28 AM

If I could find an 03 5 door SVT Focus for $4000..... well, maybe in my dreams!! I am considering the Focus, as much as they look like ass, they are pretty reliable and cheap to fix.... Another that has made the short list...

At this point these are all general ideas, but until the 3 sells, if it does, I don't have much motiviation (I just like the 3 too much!!)
Quite honestly, unless I get what I want for the 3, its not worth selling if I'm only going to end up with a grand or 2 in the bank after a decent reliable car. I need to stay below $4000, which really limits my options if I want the LATCH system, which to me is necessary (my family's safety comes first)

Thanks for all the ideas guys and gals, much appreciated!

http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details.asp?mknm=713&Region=-1&subcategory=&CAT=1&ADID=7558286&ADS=7558286%7C

2002 FORD FOCUS ZTS
4 dr., 4 cyl., z-tec engine, 5 spd. (manual), leather int., CD, A/C, fully loaded, no rust. Cert. and e-tested, private. 130,000 km. $3900 obo. (416)508-2774, Toronto. (DHZLYZ)

kevcol74

03-27-2009, 11:34 AM

Unoriginalusername

03-27-2009, 11:42 AM

Damn... nice find UOU!!! Thats what I almost bought in 03 (was between that and a Protege ES if new, bought the 99 Cav Z24 instead to save $$$)

I have someone looking at the 3 tonight, so I'll hopefully have a better idea then....

Question, for any that have looked at my add for the 3, am I priced too high or something? Or just bad time with the economy and all?

there are certified 2005's with half the km for under $7k. IMO you're going to want to have to not keep the 3 for this to be worth your while since you'll probally only net 5.5-6.5k based on what i see on autotrader.

kevcol74

03-27-2009, 12:06 PM

aris

03-27-2009, 12:13 PM

Or just bad time with the economy and all?

I think soo...my $.02

Unoriginalusername

03-27-2009, 12:13 PM

But you can't count those abused pieces of crap flooding the market from Downsview and Chesswood.... I'd take mine over a crappy one from Downsview with 100K for 2 reasons... one mine is in great shape, and 2 mine still has warranty! I guess I might look at things differently than most being more educated automotively...lol

Look I understand, I garage kept my car parked it for the winter etc. do you think it was worth more than other MS3's that had been DD year round and weren't near as clean/good shape?

Nope... people look at averages and they might pick yours over the other because it is cleaner and has less tax but they won't pay more (1-2k) to buy privately vs. going to a dealer which buyers seem to love for some reason

kevcol74

03-27-2009, 12:29 PM

I know, its frustrating to say the least....

Unoriginalusername

03-27-2009, 12:42 PM

I know, its frustrating to say the least....

thats why i said unless you really don't want your car, you are probally better of keeping it because the POS you get won't be near as nice for the 1-2k you profit

SilentJay

03-27-2009, 03:12 PM

I might get flamed, but I was going to suggest looking into GMs (not j-body). Buick, although marketed as an old-persons car, has some of the highest reliability scores. My family has owned nothing but larger GMs such as Lumina, Regal, Impala (i'm the black sheep of the family), and they have been very solid/reliable cars - not to mention their parts are dirt cheap, and they're remarkably easy to repair.

When I was shopping for the Impala for my parents, there were some 05 around for 5k-ish... i'm sure with this downturn they'd be more inclined to discount.

kevcol74

03-27-2009, 03:16 PM

On my list to consider are the Grand Am, Alero and Grand Prix possibly... the latter might be a bit hard on gas though..

Unoriginalusername

03-27-2009, 03:27 PM

On my list to consider are the Grand Am, Alero and Grand Prix possibly... the latter might be a bit hard on gas though..

Grand AM and Alero have the worst side impact ratings (along with the sunfire and Cavi) FYI

kevcol74

03-27-2009, 03:40 PM

Thanks UOU, burst my bubble why don't you! :bang

b.rabbit

03-27-2009, 03:56 PM

At least UOU is looking out for you and your family's safety! ;P

Good luck with your search kevcol!

kevcol74

03-27-2009, 04:00 PM

At least UOU is looking out for you and your family's safety! ;P

Good luck with your search kevcol!

I know, and I thank him for that... just getting frustrated. Been a rocky year as of late, starting to get to me. Anyways, thats life, gotta roll with the punches!

Unoriginalusername

03-27-2009, 04:22 PM

I know, and I thank him for that... just getting frustrated. Been a rocky year as of late, starting to get to me. Anyways, thats life, gotta roll with the punches!

gm's tend to get a lot of electical problems of that age/model that you are looking at... you could eat up the few grand in a hurry. i suggest sacrificing something else other than your car :chuckle

kevcol74

03-27-2009, 04:30 PM

Unoriginalusername

03-27-2009, 05:51 PM

K, who wants to buy a 5 year old? He is in good condition, comes complete with race car bed.... :chuckle

Sorry, but the 3 will go before I give up the house! lol I don't have much else worth giving up... I think I'd rather give up the 3 than the tent trailer... there is nothing quite like camping with your son and teaching him how not to fish!

starbucks, sat tv, the fastest internet whatever can all save you money vs. that sarcasim. go ahead, sell your car and get a grand am or the like... my bet is you will have spent everything you saved on the swap within the year let alone put your family at risk of a car that isn't as safe. good luck

She_Prime

03-27-2009, 05:53 PM

As of 2000 cars needed to be equipped with the anchor systems.

kevcol74

03-27-2009, 05:56 PM

^ thats the top teather anchor, the LATCH is the bottom anchors (where the back of the rear seat meets the bottom) These were only mandatory in sept 02 (03 model years), but they can be found in earlier cars...

kevcol74

03-27-2009, 06:02 PM

starbucks, sat tv, the fastest internet whatever can all save you money vs. that sarcasim. go ahead, sell your car and get a grand am or the like... my bet is you will have spent everything you saved on the swap within the year let alone put your family at risk of a car that isn't as safe. good luck

Starbucks? Can't stand it, never go there.
Sat tv? Nope (FTA, much cheaper)
Basic internet, pay bills with it, keep in touch with family.

I WILL NOT put my family at risk. I thanked you for bringing the poor crash test ratings, as unfortunately that kills the GMs for me that I was conidering.
But, also keep in mind I do ALL my own work. Repairs will cost me parts only, aside from an alignment if necessary. A well maintained car, be it a Hyundai, GM or Toyota, will likely work for many years trouble free.

I appreciate your imput up to this point UOU, but didn't appreciate the tone of that last comment, thanks.

SilentJay

03-27-2009, 08:13 PM

You'll probably want to stray away from the 3.4L that come with some intrigues/aleros/early malibus.

silvermist99

03-28-2009, 03:48 PM

99-00 honda odyssey, looking at around $5000~

If your children are young and you need to carry things around.

It gets similar gas mileage as your 3 (obviously worst but not a lot)
The power doors are amazing everytime you have to carry things to the car with your hands full.
It drives like a sedan, smooth ride and it can turn fast when you want it to without too much body roll, turning radius is comparable to the 3.
IIRC safety rating was all 5 stars back in in the day.
Extremely reliable, my family had one for 7 years. With minimum maintiance It still drives the way it drove 7 years ago, zero rust on body, zero rattle & cargo capacity no mazdas can match.
I love this van, actually have less complain of it compare to the speed3... hope to keep it around for another 8 years

kevcol74

03-28-2009, 05:37 PM

Thanks, I already have an SUV...lol Just looking for a car, but I appreciate that!! I don't think I will ever resort to a mini-van...(I hope I hold myself to that!!!)

mogul_pro

03-28-2009, 10:16 PM

civic, grand am, caviler, sunfire, corola, protege..

argos

03-29-2009, 12:59 AM

Minivan isn't so bad. chicks dig'em (sometimes, :( they just have a good laugh)

Drive what i drive. A 2000 Mazda MPV will fit nicely within your price range. Great car, especially if you have kids.

This way, you'll stay within the Mazda family while meeting your criteria + it's discontinued! :)

kevcol74

03-29-2009, 10:22 AM

civic, grand am, caviler, sunfire, corola, protege..

You know you are the first one to mention the Protege?? They have made th short list as well, thanks!

Minivan isn't so bad. chicks dig'em (sometimes, :( they just have a good laugh)

Drive what i drive. A 2000 Mazda MPV will fit nicely within your price range. Great car, especially if you have kids.

This way, you'll stay within the Mazda family while meeting your criteria + it's discontinued! :)

Sorry, MPV = Minivan to me!! Besides, as already mentioned, I have an SUV, just looking for a car that can fit the whole family IF I have to...

silvermist99

03-29-2009, 12:02 PM

Sorry, MPV = Minivan to me!! Besides, as already mentioned, I have an SUV, just looking for a car that can fit the whole family IF I have to...

you are missing out big time:chuckle me & argos know

kevcol74

03-29-2009, 09:16 PM

Okay, with a deposit taken on the 3 (I know, I'm an :AH), I have a week to find a *new* car.... here is the short(er) list, trying to stay under $4000...ish, in no particular order:

Protege
Protege5
Grand Am/Alero (poor side impact ratings on 2 door, 4 door is a different story from what I can find)
Grand Prix (maybe)
Focus (just go with it for now please!!)
Accord
Civic
Impreza
Legacy
Intrigue

Keep in mind I am nearly a mechanic... I do ALL my own work shy of alignments.... so when considering "repair costs", it will only cost me parts.....
Any feedback from actual experience with these (or parent's, good friends) would be greatly appreciated.
And links to good deals would be nice too! :chuckle

Thrizzl3

03-29-2009, 09:19 PM

my uncle has two protege's 2000 and a 2001 he hasnt had any problems with either of them. My friend has a 2003 protege5 still has it since it was brand new.

kevcol74

03-29-2009, 09:20 PM

my uncle has two protege's 2000 and a 2001 he hasnt had any problems with either of them. My friend has a 2003 protege5 still has it since it was brand new.

Do you know what year the bottom anchors were in them? (LATCH systems)

Thrizzl3

03-29-2009, 09:31 PM

may or may not..i was looking at proteges to see whether they came with it but no luck..article said it came into use in 2002..

kevcol74

03-31-2009, 10:07 AM

Any other suggestions?? Any input on Volvos? Audis? (A4)
I'm running out of time, and most of what I've looked at has been junk..... Leaning towards a 98-00 Accord if I can find one priced right, or a 01-03 Protege/P5..... But other suggestions are welcomed with backing!!!

mazdabetty

03-31-2009, 12:45 PM

I wonder if you could just go to Downsview Auto and pick up another 3... hahaha I'm sure they'd have them around that price range. lol

Oh and Subaru might be a good one to look at. They have some kind of really small SUV type thing (can't remember the name), my sister got a 2003 when she had her baby, I don't think they cost very much.

sas

03-31-2009, 04:44 PM

Hello Kev. It’s bad to see this crisis got you too. Our car market is different and
even car models have a different names. I can’t help here much.
For this sum the car purchase is more a lottery.
You asked about Volvo. I vote against them. I hadn’t seen aged, reliably working Volvo.
I have two examples before my eyes. One my colleague had two old Volvos whereas
the other colleague has two old Audi A4. Both Volvos are already died. Their last cars were of the same 94 year. Audi A4 is very reliable car.

condor888000

03-31-2009, 05:07 PM

Any auction places out your way? I know a buddy that got a V70 for a steal at one.

kevcol74

03-31-2009, 09:04 PM

There is, but just public auctions, which really don't translate into deals. If I knew someone with a dealer license (which I USED to) that is a great option... but alas, I don't!
Just scowering the ads everywhere, see what options I have and what I can find.
Problem is, I don't have alot of time to travel too far to look, so local is likely...lol

coriolis

03-31-2009, 11:55 PM

Crown Vic? :p

MajesticBlueNTO

04-01-2009, 01:50 AM

1992 Honda Accord 4dr with 325,000kms for $899 (http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-Honda-1992-Honda-Accord-Great-body-and-interior-W0QQAdIdZ116609715)

2001 Legacy GT with 270,000kms for $4999 OBO (http://www.toronto-subaru-club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111618)

1999 Legacy Outback with 220,000kms for $2900 OBO (http://www.toronto-subaru-club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121641)

kevcol74

04-01-2009, 10:17 AM

kevcol74

04-02-2009, 09:46 AM

K, Just looking for a little feedback on possibles...:

99 Accord, 220K : http://kitchener.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-Honda-1999-HONDA-ACCORD-W0QQAdIdZ117070376

04 Grand Am GT1, 160K : http://kitchener.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-Pontiac-2004-Pontiac-Grand-Am-GT-W0QQAdIdZ113541579

03 Grand Am GT1, 160K : http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/details.aspx?vlotid=1174873&adid=7385515

I'm still open to other options... but unfortunately time is not on my side....

MajesticBlueNTO

04-02-2009, 10:06 AM

Actually I've been eyeing the Grand Ams... as long as its the 3100, not the 3400...

K, Just looking for a little feedback on possibles...:

99 Accord, 220K : http://kitchener.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-Honda-1999-HONDA-ACCORD-W0QQAdIdZ117070376

04 Grand Am GT1, 160K : http://kitchener.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-Pontiac-2004-Pontiac-Grand-Am-GT-W0QQAdIdZ113541579

03 Grand Am GT1, 160K : http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/details.aspx?vlotid=1174873&adid=7385515

I'm still open to other options... but unfortunately time is not on my side....

not sure if you're sticking to your guns and still saying fuggedaboutit to the 3400 V6 but, if you are, ix-nay on the 2 Grand Ams.

the Accord may have higher mileage, but it's not out of line for a 10 year old car. there's about 30k until the timing belt should be changed again so you're good for another year or 2. the seller must not much of an enthusiast since he spells VTEC "V-teck". see if you can get the VIN and run a CarProof ...for a 99, the body seems pretty darn clean and rust free by the rear fender!

Cliff's Notes: i say accord :)

kevcol74

04-02-2009, 10:15 AM

I like the Cliff Notes...lol

I've done my research into the Grand Ams, and they actually rate the 3400 better in the 03-05 years. Like GM figured out their issues by then. They also got better fuel economy than the 2.4 in the earlier models, not far off the 2.2 that replaced the 2.4. Crash tests are better on the 4 door, rated extremely poor on the 2 door.

The accord, he will go as low as $3900 as is, says he's not going lower because the body is in such good shape. I looked at another one at a dealer with the same k in town here, and the body had so many different crappy repainted panels, I walked away without a test drive...(was asking $3995) http://kitchener.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-Honda-1998-Honda-ACCORD-Vtec-for-Sale-5-Spd-W0QQAdIdZ116750101
Just something about 5 years difference in the cars for $1000.... I keep banging my head trying to head in one direction or the other....

BoostieMonster

04-03-2009, 01:33 AM

How about:

http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/mss/cto/1096190187.html

2002 Nissan Sentra Spec V...$5,500...83,000km

kevcol74

04-03-2009, 09:52 AM

^ Thanks Boostie! My brother has a 03 Sentra SER, fast, but ride like a lumber wagon... And their engines aren't all that reliable. The SpecV might have better seats though, and the better stereo is a plus too.... I think I'll have to look into this one!
Cheers!

BoostieMonster

04-03-2009, 12:23 PM

No probs, here's another good deal:

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-Honda-2000-honda-civic-si-W0QQAdIdZ117999066

2000 Civic SI 144,000km $5,500

kevcol74

04-03-2009, 12:27 PM

No probs, here's another good deal:

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-Honda-2000-honda-civic-si-W0QQAdIdZ117999066

2000 Civic SI 144,000km $5,500

Thanks again, but Si = 2 door, I need 4 of them unfortunately... (growing up sucks some times!)
If you are bored, keep em coming!! lol

silvermist99

04-03-2009, 01:34 PM

Thanks again, but Si = 2 door, I need 4 of them unfortunately... (growing up sucks some times!)
If you are bored, keep em coming!! lol

Another thing to keep in mind is the SER's backseat is really really really really really really small.

BoostieMonster

04-03-2009, 02:14 PM

OK, here you go, the 2.0L engine is a work horse as most people know, no probs as with the spec V....

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-Nissan-2001-Nissan-Sentra-SE-Special-Edition-2-0-W0QQAdIdZ117644192

2001 Nissan Sentra 2.0 136,000km $6,500

mogul_pro

04-05-2009, 08:53 PM

integra is a car u can get pretty cheap these days too..

kevcol74

04-06-2009, 05:30 PM

Well, my budget has just taken a major hit.... got my layoff notice today. So I guess its a good thing I sold when I did, cause now I'd be "desperately selling"...lol
Anyways, cheap is now the game, like $2500ish.... may consider 2 doors now! lol

x_o_k_x

04-06-2009, 05:31 PM

honda civic man, cant go wrong with that, the body would fall apart, but vtec would last you forever!

condor888000

04-06-2009, 05:35 PM

Miata! :chuckle

kevcol74

04-06-2009, 06:45 PM

Miata! :chuckle

:AH Still needs a backseat!!

condor888000

04-06-2009, 06:54 PM

RX-7? There's an 89 for sale up here at a good price. Some of them kinda have backseats.

http://www.geocities.com/boatseason/pic00009b.jpg

kevcol74

04-06-2009, 07:46 PM

lol K, I'll rephrase.... needs a USEABLE backseat!! This kills RX7 and MX6s.....

Thrizzl3

04-06-2009, 07:47 PM

id just get a grand am kev

DumpInfo

04-06-2009, 07:49 PM

Go for a muscle car....a YARIS :chuckle

2hit6

04-13-2009, 03:03 AM

If you want jap... the 96-00 civic or the older accords is in your price range...as for domestic, you have a lot more selection, the sunfires is pretty reliable....

Just a thought...

Silv3r

04-30-2009, 05:54 PM

You still looking for a car? I sold a 2000 Olds Alero for just over 2000 a few months ago. You may want to take a look at them. I had some issues with it but nothing too major and you did mention you know your stuff.

Engine/tranny/room/ fuel economoy/comfort/body were excellent. Had about 150,000 on it.

Maybe you want to take a look at those.

kevcol74

04-30-2009, 09:44 PM

Forgot about this thread... Mods can close it, found a 03 Protege ES GT.... thanks all for the help/tips and all! Cheers!

condor888000

04-30-2009, 09:51 PM

I still think you should have bought an FC with the mini seats. :chuckle

mzkaye729

04-30-2009, 10:25 PM

My father owns a 99 Accord as well (last time I checked, it was at 270 xxx kms) and he swears by that car. No major problems whatsover and still drives like a champ after all these years ! Pretty roomy too :)

kevcol74

07-23-2009, 12:22 AM

Pro sold, bought another ride! lol

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq238/kevcol74/Subaru006.jpg

b.rabbit

07-23-2009, 12:34 AM

Pro sold, bought another ride! lol

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq238/kevcol74/Subaru006.jpg

i thought you sold your protege because you needed money! lol

dsichewski

07-23-2009, 12:38 AM

i thought you sold your protege because you needed money! lol

Thats what i thought as well...
Maybe found a new job?

kevcol74

07-23-2009, 12:39 AM

EI finally came through, and I bouht this for a song and a dance really. I have a solid job lead, and am in the process of shifting money around. If all goes well, i can keep this one. If not, you'll see it up on the for sale boards. Lets hope it stays for a while! Pro was quite rusty anyways, little spots everywhere. This one is almost rust free!

Besides, after driving an 04 3 GT 5spd, driving the Pro automagic was lame and dismal... back into 165HP and 5 spd, now complete with AWD!! :chuckle

dsichewski

07-23-2009, 07:50 AM