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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 11:37 AM
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Arrow Accident (New Car Needed)

My close friend got into a wreck....insurance giving him 5-6K!

CAR ADVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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Civic?
My 1st car was a civic, cheap and reliable.
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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^ sounds like your first g/f too?

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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by KneeShoe00
^ sounds like your first g/f too?

LOL, she was anything but cheap
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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yeah i know....i mean....wait...

civic is a good choice.

I was thinking an older accord?
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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LOL... you guys..

a used Civic or Corolla
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by KneeShoe00
yeah i know....i mean....wait...

civic is a good choice.

I was thinking an older accord?
Nothing wrong with that.
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 11:46 AM
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older SC300/400
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 11:48 AM
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I like the idea of civic or corolla, but he's big guy. 6'3, 230+.

He asked me to try to help him find a bigger car.

Accord, Older Maxima, etc

anyone had any of these cars and can drop in and give me some advice?

what to look for? What not? THANKS!
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 11:52 AM
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put the 5k down on a new scion xb or a used one if they want lower payments.
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 12:04 PM
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didn't like those at all.

the bigger four doors ; preferred.

Something big, fairly quick, great gas mil, realiable, etc.

He wants to spend it all at once, because he needs a daily driver, for sure.

Work is about 45 mins away, everyday.
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by KneeShoe00
yeah i know....i mean....wait...

civic is a good choice.

I was thinking an older accord




Originally Posted by Richie
Nothing wrong with that.
Remember, though, Richie.....Apples and Oranges. The European Accord you guys get in Holland is not the same Accord that we get here in the U.S.
The Accord you guys get is roughly comparable to the U.S.-market Acura TSX.

Of course, either way you're right, though...there is nothing wrong with either car.
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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marshall, what do you think the best bang for buck for 5K is??
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Originally Posted by KneeShoe00
marshall, what do you think the best bang for buck for 5K is??
camry or avalon

dd at least
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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sc400!!!
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