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10-09-2009, 06:16 PM
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I'm looking for advise here, I want to buy a used car, not looking to spend tons as I'd rather spend on other stuff.
I want speed and power mixed with good looks. Price range 15,000 - 18,000
I do not want a I4, minimum V6, or V8, and no older than 2003.
I've come to the following:
2005 Chrysler 300C
2004-2007 Maxima
Altima 3.5
Magnum RT
Used 350Z or G35 (2003) from the states or here, although in that price range I'm a little leary on the quality.
2005 Mustang GT
Do you guys have any better suggestions or warnings?
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10-09-2009, 06:21 PM
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10-09-2009, 06:24 PM
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10-09-2009, 06:25 PM
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you didnt say H4 so how about a used 04-05 wrx?
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10-09-2009, 06:32 PM
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in that case maxima altima and GTI all sucks than
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10-09-2009, 07:36 PM
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#6 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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s2000 or tsx
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10-09-2009, 07:48 PM
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Out of your list, the Z. 2 seaters ftw!
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10-09-2009, 07:57 PM
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why not I4? S2000, Itr, RSX-S
For 15K you wont get a good condition nor low kms 350z. Also the first yr of 350z has lots of problems. ECU,tranny,driveshaft,power window motor. Not all of them has the same problems, but lots  | |
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10-09-2009, 08:00 PM
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I heard rsx's are hella expensive when it comes to insurance.
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10-09-2009, 08:11 PM
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$2700 a year with 35% discount
s2k wont be cheap on insurance either
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10-09-2009, 08:19 PM
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#11 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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s2k is not cheap on insurance at all
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10-09-2009, 08:21 PM
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Toyota Aristo - Toyota Soarer
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10-09-2009, 11:34 PM
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older RSX-S for under $15,000, take the rest and mod it!
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10-09-2009, 11:47 PM
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Insurance is an issue too, RSX is out of the question, as is S2000, I want a V6-V8 engine.
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10-09-2009, 11:54 PM
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u dont want to pay for high insurance vehicle
yet you dont mind paying the gas for a V6-V8
hmm
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10-10-2009, 12:14 AM
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well you're getting something in return for that gas money having a v6-v8... power.
what are you getting in return for high insurance rates buying an rsx? .... not much.
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10-10-2009, 12:27 AM
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buy a 98 civic and do this: 
add a turbo... money very well spent.
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^please don't!
Might not be what you're looking for but maybe a Pontiac G6 GT. You can almost get a new one for $15K considering that the Pontiac moniker won't be around.
A rule of thumb is expect to spend $1K to $2K in random repairs for any used car. Try to get as new and as low km as possible!
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10-10-2009, 12:39 AM
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#19 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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i was going to say ITR. its in your price range although insurance might bite pretty badly
4 dr or 2 dr preferably? makes it easier for us to help you out
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10-10-2009, 12:45 AM
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Honda Accord Coupe V6
This model year: 
Its actually not a bad car to own. Within the price range (or less), Fairly decent power, looks not too bad. Got a V6!
All your requirements met.
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10-10-2009, 01:45 AM
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#21 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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Originally Posted by 1exotic buy a 98 civic and do this:
add a turbo... money very well spent. | failed
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10-10-2009, 02:25 AM
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#22 | | I bringith the lowerballerith
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10-10-2009, 02:37 AM
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#23 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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hmm from that list I would pick the G35...
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10-10-2009, 07:26 AM
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From the list, I'd go G35 or 350z.. but 15 grand wouldn't get you a very good one.
Have you considered a TSX?
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10-10-2009, 07:53 AM
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#25 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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Originally Posted by shenmecar Honda Accord Coupe V6
This model year:
Its actually not a bad car to own. Within the price range (or less), Fairly decent power, looks not too bad. Got a V6!
All your requirements met. | +1, but expect a pretty thirsty V6 for the performance/practicality you are getting, I was gonna say the TL too, but again quite bad on gas.
Out of your list, I'd definitely go for a mustang GT even though the new/current model is a much nicer car, the old one's not too bad. Don't even look at the V6 though, it's pure garbage.
To warn you, mercedes C-class is a big no no, in fact any newer mercedes will bite a huge chunk out of your bank account nowadays, and for a guy looking at 15k cars...
You might be able to find an E36 M3 for that price range, but those are quite old and pretty rare cars.
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