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need help picking a car (pg. 2)
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| ShadoWolf |
VW's used to be good, when they were imported from Germany.
Now they are made in Mexico. You can feel the difference. :whip: :whip: :whip: |
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| OrZonE |
Don't get the VW, it may look good but I've heard far too many complaints regarding it. Maintanance will be a hassle since (as I recall) some things can be done only by a VW dealer, and that's gonna cost ya. Not to mention that parts cost more than average on their own.
VWs look good, and it seems like that what VW is investing in. I've heard several mechanics (two) say that the cars that they see more often in their shops are VW.
But, if you have a lot of money buy away, 1.8T would be my choice. Or even better, get a maxima, those cars are very reliable, I know a guy he's close to hitting 300K on his and practically no problems (apart from maintance) |
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| getfoul |
| quote: | Originally posted by tranzformer
i was considering the jeep since it has 4x4, and i get alot of snow where i go to school. I have always liked vw's, and thats one reason i really want one. Does anyone know how reliable vw's are? I have heard mixed feelings about them. |
my friend bought an 04 jetta bakck in sept,a nd she has been back to thj dealership with major problems 4 times now.. jettas = car for reliablity, leak oil like crazy too. |
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| MERLIN |
you could always get a hardtop wrangler or you could get a cherokee. or an all-wheel drive car would be good in the snow too.
if you have questions on jeeps visit www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums |
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| wwu.punisher |
Spend $22,000 if you can and get a Toyota Prius.
You'll save about $1,000 a year in gas, and Toyota engines run forever. My '95 Camry has never needed any work other than the basic maintenance. It's fast as hell, too. |
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| Mebot |
| quote: | Originally posted by BTG
i'm gonna buy an el camino eventually. |
Cool, what year? |
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| Ondrayce |
| quote: | | Originally posted by Jiffy If you do, don't lock the door, because to get in, all they have to do is slash the top. |
Lol. My first car was a soft top Geo Tracker and it got broken into, but all they had to do was un-zip the back window to get in. And all they got was a bunch of mix CDs. I hope they liked them. |
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| MOSCHINO |
| GTI is a great ride. Much better quality then a Jeep. Plus it's faster, better and less money on gas. You spend 13-16 k and get yourself a nice ride. |
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| DJ_Bod |
| quote: | Originally posted by Mr. Pink
I am also going to be buying a used car this month..
Im looking at the protege5's
they usually range from 9k-13k |
Protege5's are tight (that's what I drive... '02 P5 :))
Anywho, if I were looking for a used car I'd probably get a Civic or a Camry (for reliability). You might be able to get an old Subaru within your price range. *shrug* That'd be semi-reliable and it would have AWD (for snowy weather). |
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| insideout |
| Another vote for Honda. Slightly lower in cost than Toyota and just as reliable. For under $15,000, you should be able to get a Civic that's only a couple of years old (LX or EX model). Accords are roomier and cost just a bit more. |
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| xKaoSx |
GET A HONDA!
If you get a Honda dont get the DX or LX models-
Get the EX model- Resale value alone drops off
considerably on the DX and LX. Plus you get power everything
and sunroof!
If you can find one get the Civic SI. (sporty model)
Otherwise get a Civic EX.
I get 35/30 freeway/city on mine.
On a side note- they are very good accoustically and when you install a nice system in one- they sound REALLY good. :D
RICER!!!!!!!!!!
lol |
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