Need opinions for my dad
 

So my dad is looking at two cars and I just wanted to get your guys opiions. He's looking at either a 2001 300M or a 2003 Kia Magentis (same as Sonata).

Just wanted to get some opinions on what route he should go.

there both trash, why not a 2001 tl type-s or something

Neither... those are two not very good choices. If I had to pick, the Kia.

How much does he want to spend? Does he have a monthly payment in mind?

What kind of driving does he do? City, Highway, Hills?

Does he prefer: smaller engine/fuel economy or bigger engine/performance

Does he need lots of trunk space? Or rear passenger space? Or flexible/fold-down seating?

Does he need AWD or FWD or RWD?

there's no type s before 02.

and to the op, it looks like your dad is just looking for a decent car to have/commute in, a honda accord, toyota camry, would be awesome choices.

Problem is price. He only wants to spend something in the $6000 range with no monthly payments. Thing he cares most about is that it has to have a decent to large size trunk. No preferences to engine size, drivetrain, or fuel economy. Wants something above a year 2000.

i doubt he really cares if his car is fwd,rwd,or awd.. tell him to check out craigslist for all cars 2000 and newer.. maybe an accord or something or toyota

please dont get the kia. a co-worker of mine had one. he had constant problem after problem. he ended up selling it for a Caliber

If he's ok with a minivan... http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/cto/1111454607.html It's fairly small as minivans go, but not bad.

Kia Rio Wagon: http://bc.repo.com/details/33804

Ford Taurus sedan: http://bc.repo.com/details/33076

Saturn L300 wagon: http://bc.repo.com/details/33138

Another Saturn wagon: http://bc.repo.com/details/33401

Crown Vic LX, if you really need that big trunk and plainclothes cop-car look. http://bc.repo.com/details/33712

All under $6000.

for something newer there's 2003 Mitsubishi Galant which are actually full size sedans and usually under 6000.

you know that crown vic probably got bums barfing in it and hookers leaking their period blood in it...............

My opinion: Pick a different route

go for honda/acura, toyota/lexus and maybe nissan/infiniti....

Bad choice for an even worse choice.

to me if it was a brand new kia, go for it since you'll be under warranty for a long time...

if he cares about price, he's going to care about fuel economy. I never had problems with 2001+ accords etc... good mileage/power wise.

i think accord, camery, maxima is a better choice between the two