Find me a car! $7k max?

[turbotalon1g]

So talking to my agent/claims person, it sounds pretty likely that my car will be totalled.

After owning the civic for almost a yr, I can say it was nice to have a car that was reliable, got great MPG and had power everything (even moonroof)

But it was uncomfortable and still painfully slow, a big improvement over the 70whp of the ranger, but still pretty bad.

I don't want to get too crazy because I still would like to get an evo someday, but its not on the top of the priority list at all.

Right now I'm thinking something like a '02 maxima, comfy, loaded features and plenty of power. I have also been told that they are extremely reliable and last a long time.

I'd like something that will last a very long time.

Feel free to post links/ideas.

Thank you.

[Trogdor]

Come visit me at WBL Mitsu, I'm sure I can find you something for under 7k.

[A//// Guy]

Id stick with a 4 cylinder and Japanese. Gas is only going up, and you drive a ton. Maxima probably wont get anything past mid 20s.

Accord might be a good bet like you were saying before, seats are comfy. Possibly more than the owdee.

[tehehodi]

I agree^^^

Get newer style accord. Do they come in 4cyl?

[goodhart]

Insurance money + sell DSM = Evo.

[evotuner]

Originally Posted by goodhart

Insurance money + sell DSM = Evo.

this has my vote

[niterydr]

Originally Posted by goodhart

Insurance money + sell DSM = Evo.

Winning!

[turbotalon1g]

lol, fuckers.

What u think I can get for my DSM?

Best deal Ive found so far: http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/2925412503.html

[Halon]

I was jealous of your Civic. I personally would rock another econobox if I were you. Civic, Elantra... What do RSX/TSX's run now a days?

[tehehodi]

Oh crap! forgot about RSX! Do eeet! k20 baybee, crasie vtak!

[turbotalon1g]

Originally Posted by Halon

I was jealous of your Civic. I personally would rock another econobox if I were you. Civic, Elantra... What do RSX/TSX's run now a days?

I loved it totally for a while, but being that uncomfortable sucks and still having issues merging onto the highway sucks.

at this point I'd give up some mpgs for power. It does make me smiles when I fill up though.

I'm going to drive a couple of accords 4 & 6 cyl, and a few maximas and see what I think.

Bah, I'm looking at econo boxes again. I forgot that is the point of this car, is too keep forever and get good MPG. Plus i want it to be a backup down teh road.

[Halon]

I hear ya, gotta find a good balance for what you are wanting. I like Maxima's nice cars, you must be hanging around Paul too much Just think you're going to take a huge hit on mpg. Bigger engine, heavier. There's so many options out there it's hard to suggest a couple. WHen I was getting out of the military, my goal was to pick up an affordable daily driver that was a balance of cost, mpg, roomy, comfort, not a rusty pos. I ended up with that green Galant and it did me well.

[JET]

Mazda3 is always an option, good handling and pretty reliable.

[Trogdor]

Originally Posted by turbotalon1g

lol, fuckers.

What u think I can get for my DSM?

Best deal Ive found so far: http://www.whitebearautos.com/new/Mi...a0788bc804.htm

Fixed!

[Trogdor]

No seriously though... I got a 2000 Honda Accord Ex with leather for 5,495 if you wanna go the honda route again

[Constant_Project21]

How about a newer Tampontiac? A friend of mine has an '05 grand prix gt and gets 26mpgs on the freeway. Plenty of space, more then enough power to scoot from place to place.

[A//// Guy]

That honda on White bears site seems decent, lower miles too. Check it out brown.

[evotuner]

moar powah

[awd-drifter]

My vote would go for the Maxima. Those were in my view before I had the GVR4. They had good power, especially the ones with the VQ35 engine, and decent gas mileage. Accords are damn smooth though. It's a tough decision. That or get a Acura TL if they're not too pricey.

[Trogdor]

Originally Posted by A//// Guy

That honda on White bears site seems decent, lower miles too. Check it out brown.

I hear there's some pretty sweet evos on that site too... just say'n man. Pull the trigger.