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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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Sorry you didn't like the TSX thats one Acura I really like the 04-08 model years. Anywho you're really going to need to spend a lot more time researching a used 8-10k car, I'm sure you've learned thats a mistake you don't want to repeat.
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Milla...
Sorry you didn't like the TSX thats one Acura I really like the 04-08 model years. Anywho you're really going to need to spend a lot more time researching a used 8-10k car, I'm sure you've learned thats a mistake you don't want to repeat.
Yes a mistake and I learned a lot. I have a good Idea of what I want. Mazda 3 sport I even saw an 07 si dip into the 10k range but that one may of been wreaked. LOL
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
You probably won't need AWD in GA (although AWD helps in rain, too, not just ice/snow), but, if you want it, check out some used Subarus. For non-turbo 2.5 models, get a 2004 or newer....maybe a 2003. From 1999-2002 there were head-gasket issues. Subaru does what is probably the best AWD there is under 35K.
I will look into that. Thanks
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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Hey what-cha think about a Nissan Altima or Volvo S40-S60?
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Milla...
Hey what-cha think about a Nissan Altima or Volvo S40-S60?
No on the s60 my buddy has one and its got too many problems. I will look into the altima and s40
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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What are your needs/priorities with this vehicle?
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
What are your needs/priorities with this vehicle?
room and comfort gas millage is not a big concern.
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by lexmenow
room and comfort gas millage is not a big concern.

Yes a mistake and I learned a lot. I have a good Idea of what I want. Mazda 3 sport I even saw an 07 si dip into the 10k range but that one may of been wreaked. LOL .

A Mazda3 is not going to give you a whole lot in the way of room and comfort (though hatchback vesions, with a little more cargo room inside, are available). It is primarily a small car with a chassis designed for sharper handling that you will find with comfort-oriented small cars like the Corolla and Elantra.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
A Mazda3 is not going to give you a whole lot in the way of room and comfort (though hatchback vesions, with a little more cargo room inside, are available). It is primarily a small car with a chassis designed for sharper handling that you will find with comfort-oriented small cars like the Corolla and Elantra.
Well Im looking into an older gs300 01 02 and they are in my price range of 8 to 9k I may get one of those.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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go on autotrader put lexus all models then out a max price of $9500 and pick something you like
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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You like to change cars quite often. You should consider leasing old buddy.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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In an earlier post he mentioned that his commute puts a good amount of miles on the car so leasing probably wouldn't work for him.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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lexmenow - '4 doors', 'roomy and comfort' are pretty vague descriptions, and 8-10k isn't much. a hundred different vehicles wold fit that description from a crown vic to a pickup.
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
lexmenow - '4 doors', 'roomy and comfort' are pretty vague descriptions, and 8-10k isn't much. a hundred different vehicles wold fit that description from a crown vic to a pickup.
Well I think I'll get a used gs. I loved that car and put like 130k on it but at the time we needed an suv.
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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Get a Honda Accord. Roomy, reliable, easy to sell with high mileage
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