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NEED all of you guys to help me on this one..
My wife is killing our Type S driving it around the beltway everyday, and I'm racking up the miles on my superduty to fast, not to mention that if I go in to Baltimore or D.C. I have alot of trouble parking the big boy....So here is where you guys come in
I want to purchase a third car for my wife to drive to work everyday and here is a list of what is needed:
1. fuel efficient
2. dependable
3. fun to drive
4. stylish
5. safe, very safe
6. and I really don't want to spend more than 20k
7. must be new
please give me opinions and suggestions on what car would meet all of these requirements
Thanks A lot fellas...and ladies
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I want to purchase a third car for my wife to drive to work everyday and here is a list of what is needed:
1. fuel efficient
2. dependable
3. fun to drive
4. stylish
5. safe, very safe
6. and I really don't want to spend more than 20k
7. must be new
please give me opinions and suggestions on what car would meet all of these requirements
Thanks A lot fellas...and ladies
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Spoiler, mflaps, wheel well trim, dark dark tint, nose mask, polarg m6's, lead foot
F250 SD 4x4
201 PE STRATOS w/225hp Johnson
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Honda Accord LX
Nice on gas, Safe, Stylish, She'll love it, and not miss the "S" so much cuz the interior is kinda close.
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Nice on gas, Safe, Stylish, She'll love it, and not miss the "S" so much cuz the interior is kinda close.
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Get her a Civic. If it can be a little used, get her a Civic SI. They are fun to drive.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by CLpower:
civic or integra</font>
civic or integra</font>
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by CLpower:
those TDI Vw's are great on gas mileage. They get like 40-50 MPG and will run forever!</font>
those TDI Vw's are great on gas mileage. They get like 40-50 MPG and will run forever!</font>
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RSX --- not the teg
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*Rockford 500a2 [FOR SALE]
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by CLpower:
civic or integra</font>
civic or integra</font>
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*Rockford 500a2 [FOR SALE]
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Acura S:
6. and I really don't want to spend more than 20k
7. must be new
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6. and I really don't want to spend more than 20k
7. must be new
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How many cars can you buy new for under $20K anyway??
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Yeah, the new RSX, read all about it here:
http://www.clubrsx.com/
The official release date for the Acura RSX is July 1st or 2nd, 2001
The MSRP should be in the $20,000 to $25,000 range
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*Eibach Pro-Kit (Waiting to be installed)
*Xephyr Cold Air Intake
*PIAA 19169 Road Lamps
*Rockford 500a2 [FOR SALE]
*Pioneer 12" @ 400w (x2) [FOR SALE]
*77237-SOK-A02
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[This message has been edited by fbazakos (edited 04-19-2001).]
http://www.clubrsx.com/
The official release date for the Acura RSX is July 1st or 2nd, 2001
The MSRP should be in the $20,000 to $25,000 range
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Acura S:
when is the integra replacement coming and what will it run?
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when is the integra replacement coming and what will it run?
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Black 2001 Type S
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*Xephyr Cold Air Intake
*PIAA 19169 Road Lamps
*Rockford 500a2 [FOR SALE]
*Pioneer 12" @ 400w (x2) [FOR SALE]
*77237-SOK-A02
---Still 2 rims not scratched---
[This message has been edited by fbazakos (edited 04-19-2001).]
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The smallish Volvo (?)
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CL-S #22,299 Black/Parchment/Nav, spoiler, door & fender guards, wood trim, PIAA 9005, Polarg M6, V1 w/remote, trunk & winter mats, no headers, no sway bars, no springs, no CAI, no money! (but I got a nice new kitchen!)
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go for the TDI VW's then. It's the turbo diesal motor. They have them in all thier models. And are well under 20K. I saw a review where they got 60 something MPG!!!!!
AND YOU CAN MOD THE SHIT OUT OF THEM IF YOU CARE TO
AND YOU CAN MOD THE SHIT OUT OF THEM IF YOU CARE TO
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Nissan MAxima GXE can be had for about $18,999. slap some rims on it and you'll be set.
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the C70? it's over $35k. 2 door, 21 mpg/28 mpg, 236 hp
the S40? it's over $23k. 4 door, 22 mpg/32 mpg, 160 hp
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Black 2001 Type S
*Eibach Pro-Kit (Waiting to be installed)
*Xephyr Cold Air Intake
*PIAA 19169 Road Lamps
*Rockford 500a2 [FOR SALE]
*Pioneer 12" @ 400w (x2) [FOR SALE]
*77237-SOK-A02
---Still 2 rims not scratched---
the S40? it's over $23k. 4 door, 22 mpg/32 mpg, 160 hp
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by MikeS 18:
The smallish Volvo (?)
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The smallish Volvo (?)
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Black 2001 Type S
*Eibach Pro-Kit (Waiting to be installed)
*Xephyr Cold Air Intake
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*Rockford 500a2 [FOR SALE]
*Pioneer 12" @ 400w (x2) [FOR SALE]
*77237-SOK-A02
---Still 2 rims not scratched---
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Get her a Bus Pass............Just kidding
Look at the civic... its cheep to fix.. or low mileage accord..
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Look at the civic... its cheep to fix.. or low mileage accord..
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Get a VW Golf!!
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Yeah, get her a Mercury! The car will be too busy getting repaired to rack up miles on the highway!!
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Accord LX 17K
Everything your asked for with Honda reliability, Civics are too small IMO.
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Everything your asked for with Honda reliability, Civics are too small IMO.
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Cost Drivers!!!!
serleg, dude don't even start.....my family has had one for nearly 10+ years now and no problems. It's a matter of luck and the person who drives the car takes car of it.
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Get an accord, its the closest thing that exists to CL But on a more serious note, CIVIC is to small, god forbid someone hits a civic there won't be enough left of it to even figure out what car it was My aunt had a brand new civic, got rear-ended on a freeway by a Suburban. The car looked like an s2000, no trunk, no back seats, nothing she was lucky that her seat was very close to the steering (she is pretty short) thats why she did not get hit (hard) but the passenger front seat was part of the wreck. So in my opinion small cars are equivalent to a death wish, because no matter how great of a driver you are, there are always idiots around.
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With these requirements you might have to get a Hundai.
Payments for an base Accord or Civic may not be that much more...
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Payments for an base Accord or Civic may not be that much more...
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Civic!!!
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by MikeN:
Civic!!!
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Civic!!!
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yeah I would also agree with going with a VW.
VW Golf, TDI or the 1.8T. the 1.8T engine is fun.
VW beetle GLS 1.8T. ($19,000)
or how about a Jetta. Jetta's can get expensive but you don't have to go overboard. A fun 1.8T GLS MSRP of $19,200.
VW Golf, TDI or the 1.8T. the 1.8T engine is fun.
VW beetle GLS 1.8T. ($19,000)
or how about a Jetta. Jetta's can get expensive but you don't have to go overboard. A fun 1.8T GLS MSRP of $19,200.
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Mercedes!
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by eclipse23:
Accord Bitch
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Accord Bitch
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Hum...... (scratching head)
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Chevy Impala! Its a nice car. Take a look at it. If you want something nice and <20 you're talking domestic.
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"People spend too much time finding other people to blame, too much energy finding excuses for not being what they are capable of being, and not enough energy putting themselves on the line, growing out of the past, and getting on with their lives." - J. Michael Straczynski
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Arik, i agree with your safety statement. My mother was rear ended by a tractor trailer in my father's Lincoln Mark VIII. Pretty bad.
I'll take a Grand Marquis over a Civic anyday.
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"Too many news programs have become public relations friendly" -Bill Oreilly
"People spend too much time finding other people to blame, too much energy finding excuses for not being what they are capable of being, and not enough energy putting themselves on the line, growing out of the past, and getting on with their lives." - J. Michael Straczynski
I'll take a Grand Marquis over a Civic anyday.
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"Life is too short not to be Italian." -Paul Sorvino
"How do you expect your date to turn over if your engine doesn't?" -Original
"Too many news programs have become public relations friendly" -Bill Oreilly
"People spend too much time finding other people to blame, too much energy finding excuses for not being what they are capable of being, and not enough energy putting themselves on the line, growing out of the past, and getting on with their lives." - J. Michael Straczynski
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Don't look at the Impala, its a biggest piece of shit in the world, lack of power is ridiculous - and I am talking about a police version, I can't even imagine what kind of a hunk of junk civilian car is.
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I say go for an Echo or Focus.
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Recently test drove a Subaru Impreza WRX. 4WD, 227 HP w/ std turbo, price - low $20's. I believe it's quicker than a CL-S plus front/rear balance is better ... it simply goes where you aim it. Would make a great winter car too.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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Most humble opinion. Just ended a 16 year relationship with 2 Accords, '85 four door and 92 coupe. Both 4 bangers with sticks. After 170,000 total miles, expenses were low. Ten tires, two batteries, 2 belts, frequent oil changes, thats it. This kind of reliability led me to the Acura neon sign. Acura dealer gave me 8,000 for the 92 coupe. Makes me smile to write this. Seize ya.
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thanks for all the advice guys heres what i have tested so far:
VW Jetta wolfsburg edition - very nice, but what about reliability????
Honda Civic EX - loaded for 17k out the door nice car
Sentra SE - loaded and quick, with nice wheels and sport pkg, out the door for 17k (drawback - 4 door)
Integra - very nice- but I hate the headlights
Z24 - makes more noise than my 7.3 turbo diesel and it has no power
Ford Focus - interior is not for me and relibility a ????
Bottom line is that for the money the Sentra SE is the best deal,
VW jetta wb - has everything and great safety features, but I need some feedback on reliability, anyones advice or opinion is appreciated.
Civic EX is in the lead right now because of gas mileage, price, reliability, and feel.
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VW Jetta wolfsburg edition - very nice, but what about reliability????
Honda Civic EX - loaded for 17k out the door nice car
Sentra SE - loaded and quick, with nice wheels and sport pkg, out the door for 17k (drawback - 4 door)
Integra - very nice- but I hate the headlights
Z24 - makes more noise than my 7.3 turbo diesel and it has no power
Ford Focus - interior is not for me and relibility a ????
Bottom line is that for the money the Sentra SE is the best deal,
VW jetta wb - has everything and great safety features, but I need some feedback on reliability, anyones advice or opinion is appreciated.
Civic EX is in the lead right now because of gas mileage, price, reliability, and feel.
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go for the jetta or golf..cheap and safe.
one of my friend is driving a jetta, one time while she was in my house, i went out and kicked her bumper really hard, and nothing happened..cool~~(coz she told me her bumper is so strong and the jetta is such a safe car to drive blah blah blah)
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one of my friend is driving a jetta, one time while she was in my house, i went out and kicked her bumper really hard, and nothing happened..cool~~(coz she told me her bumper is so strong and the jetta is such a safe car to drive blah blah blah)
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