Need New DD...~15k - Page 3

**Murlo26** · 09-18-2012

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Originally Posted by Trogdor

Yep, I'll be in Saturday from 9-6. If you want me to get any of the VW's let me know in advance (by Friday). I'd have to go get them from another lot.

I also have a speed 6 for 14k

If you can find a Golf TDI like Rosey posted, do it! One stop shop for me then that day possibly

I'll probably check out the korean stuff and dodge dart, maybe fords too...depends on how many cars you have to check out.

**scheides** · 09-18-2012

I love my wife's Jetta GLI. I dd'd it a lot when the evo was borked. intake, chip, and ebay downpipe and it is fun as hell.

It's only FWD but with a set of general altimax arctics on it it is a freaking beast in the snow. It has the DSG option so sitting in epic winter traffic is a piece of cake.

A4 would be another option and get you AWD, you could also go avant and go wagon style for hauling evo parts. $15k will probably get you a ~2005 B6 maybe a B7 with 60k+ miles.

**Trogdor** · 09-18-2012

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Originally Posted by Murlo26

If you can find a Golf TDI like Rosey posted, do it! One stop shop for me then that day possibly

Are you open to a Jetta TDI? I have a couple of those, both in sedan and "sportwagon."
http://www.saintpaulautos.com/certif...c9284f4490.htm

or

http://www.saintpaulautos.com/certif...c91e6c705d.htm

Or

http://www.saintpaulautos.com/used/V...f129a30b2e.htm

Also have a GTI
http://www.saintpaulautos.com/used/V...5ae23af3fc.htm

**Murlo26** · 09-18-2012

^Eh, none are blowing up my skirt. The silver sedan one is alright.

Not sure how hard it is to get them to your lot but I'd test drive it at a minimum.

**Trogdor** · 09-18-2012

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Originally Posted by Murlo26

Not sure how hard it is to get them to your lot

I just gotta call down there Friday and make sure it's available, then go pick it up. I'll have it here Saturday for you, as long as it hasn't sold.

**Murlo26** · 09-18-2012

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Originally Posted by Trogdor

I just gotta call down there Friday and make sure it's available, then go pick it up. I'll have it here Saturday for you, as long as it hasn't sold.

Sounds good, thanks.

92pearltt · 09-18-2012

Fiesta

http://bp3.ford.com/2013-Ford-Fiesta...ang=en#/Style/

niterydr · 09-18-2012

If you go with a GTI, get the DSG "auto" (aka clutchless manual) versus the standard manual, perfect daily driver!

EclipseGST · 09-19-2012

Browsing craigslist and came across this... Silver even, like you said you might be interested before.

http://lacrosse.craigslist.org/cto/3280936865.html

I think it looks nice and right around that price range. Its a 2012 and only has 3400 miles on it! Sweet car!

TheBlizzard · 09-19-2012

Whatever you do, do not get a Mazda 3, my buddy just got one last year and its the worst piece of shit in the snow I have ever seen.

I like the Audi's and Volvo's as well, but a little cheaper option would be a Subaru Impressa or similar, good AWD system, good gas mileage, and still fairly fun to drive. Shit even a used WRX would be decent.

A//// Guy · 09-19-2012

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Originally Posted by EclipseGST

Browsing craigslist and came across this... Silver even, like you said you might be interested before.

http://lacrosse.craigslist.org/cto/3280936865.html

I think it looks nice and right around that price range. Its a 2012 and only has 3400 miles on it! Sweet car!

15k price range? That car is 25k... lol

You need to narrow down the features you want the car to have. Is AWD something you need, econo, a bit luxury, how high of miles. Go drive all suggested and cross some off your list. Thats just how you have to do it.

BriK · 09-19-2012

Honda Ridgeline.

**Trogdor** · 09-19-2012

You might also want to check out the Suzuki SX4. They're the most affordable AWD vehicle on the American car market. I have them practically new for close to that price. Or can get you a brand new manual for a hair over 16.

**Murlo26** · 09-19-2012

I'll report back after this weekend of test driving.

Right now there are too many things I am not sure on.

AWD is a plus to me, but a big plus. More important are ~30mpg+ freeway and lower miles. I don't want to spend a bunch of money on something with a lot of miles. I'd pay a bit more for less miles. Luxury isn't really important, blue tooth would be awesome, but leather and big seats and huge back seat etc isn't. I rarely have people in the back seat so I don't care about that.

**Halon** · 09-19-2012

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Originally Posted by Murlo26

I rarely have people in the back seat

Lulz...

mdost03 · 09-19-2012

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Originally Posted by Murlo26

I rarely have people in the back seat so I don't care about that.

Owned.

**Murlo26** · 09-19-2012

Sigh...

har har...

EclipseGST · 09-19-2012

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Originally Posted by A//// Guy

15k price range? That car is 25k... lol

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Originally Posted by Murlo26

So I think I will look harder at newer cars that are around 20k, still nothing fancy.

This is where i was headed.

**Murlo26** · 09-19-2012

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Originally Posted by EclipseGST

This is where i was headed.

20k is probably a max, depending on rate on loan, TTL etc.

Once I get up into 24-26k range I'd almost for sure get a brand new car of some kind, plenty of ones I like in that range.

I'd still prefer to stay lower, 15-17k range, but I'd splurge a little if it meant a better car.

I just need to drive some and if I really like one then focus on finding the "right one".

At this point I have plenty of kinds of cars to look at, need to get the list down to like 2-3 that I really want and find a good one in my price range.

**Goat Blower** · 09-19-2012

Used, I'd say the Golf Diesel as well. New, the Kia or Hyundai, both are awesome cars for the money. I wouldn't buy one used though since they are only a grand or two less, same goes for Hondas and Toyotas and you're 10 year warranty gets chopped drastically being the second owner.