some preliminary research tells me no... (can't seem to find any CPO 10K or less)

should i be looking for a different car altogether?

used honda/toyota ftw, until i have a bigger budget a few years down the road?

 

my head hurts

 

*gives you advil*

 

10k miles or $10k? What's wrong with your TSX?

 

My preliminary research shows that you have a brand new TSX. Are you looking for a beater car? A second car that is about $10K, or would you like to have a CTS but can't afford it? Need more info.

 

Neuronbob's influence is spreading....

 

Sorry for not providing more info in my OP.

Nothing wrong with my TSX, it's going no where for a long time.

$10,000 at most for a used CTS.

It's gonna be a daily driver.

I want to avoid 2003 if possible, since it's the first year model. (kind of hypocritical of me to say so I know, since I own a first year 2g tsx lol)

Obv I would prefer if it had some kind of (extended) warranty on it.

Is this just not a good idea, and should I wait until I have more money for a CTS?

PS: Not influenced by neuronbob .

 

If the CTS is what you want, save, save, save. The 2009 CTS-V is THE one to get, so getting one off lease in about 2 years or three will save some $$$, and you'll have 556 HP.

 

What's wrong with your TSX as a daily driver? And why would you want two sedans?

 

Can we pretend I don't have a TSX? ()

So far from what I gather, 10K is not enough for a decent CTS.

 

Is there some reason you are choosing a CTS? Or are you open to other vehicles? I have a very good friend who just got rid of hers the end of last year. It was in the shop ALL the time with problems such as dead batteries, changing alternator, new starter. And hers was a 2005.

 

3.6l 6spd is the way to go ive heard. there impossible to find though

 

You should make your tsx the daily and buy a project car for 10k

 

here's one in va, not cpo, but decent miles and price.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

 

Is english a second language for you?

Because I'm trying to figure out how someone comes up with "I want to buy a CTS with 10k" to mean "I want to buy a CTS for ten thousand dollars"

And if it is your second language, you're pretty good at it

If it isn't, lord in heaven.

 

Yeah, a CTS for $10K isn't going to get you much... 2003 V6 with 75K plus miles or so on it...

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/search...=1238252578913

I'd rather have a TSX

 

Consumer Reports says AVOID the 2003 CTS.

 

hey man can i ask u where is these consumer reports im curious for my self?

and regarding this topic i think you should avoid the 1st year of the cts i know someone who had 2nd year and it was nice

 

I like this idea. Buy a used TL and mod it.

 

just biased towards CTS, i've always loved how it's looked.

maybe she had a lemon? if it was 2003 i could see it but damn 2005?
thx for the input bro

thank you
english is my 3rd language
thanks GM

i think the better idea is to just not get a cts and wait until i have more money
i was trying to avoid the 2003 if possible anyway, thx danny

 

My neighbor is on his 3rd CTS. Never had any issues with any of them His latest one is the new 2nd gen. He had a 04 and a 06, i really liked the 06 (liked it better than my TL by leaps and bounds) The new 2nd gen is better looking than most every thing out there in category. Though i dont know what to expect for 10k

 

thanks fstty, good to hear.














ok, i've given it some more thought and i have some more funds available.

$15,000
must be 2004 or later
must have sunroof
color must be white/black
any interior

right now im searching on autotrader/cars.com with a max price of $17,000 - 18,000. I figure i can knock off at least a few Gs from sticker.

thoughts?

 

[quote=AATSX;10703314]hey man can i ask u where is these consumer reports im curious for my self?



They come out with an annual auto issue each year. The April 2009 (annual auto issue) issue just hit the newstands.

 

Buying a CPO is the best route right?

In other words I should restrict my search to just caddy dealerships?

 

I would do that, and also ask about vehicles that have come off of lease. Those are the best cared for, usually. But those may be a bit pricey.

You should e able to get CPO at any GM dealer (I think, but others here may correct me), but definitely go to reputable dealers, and not the "shade tree" places that get salvage cars and make them look pretty.

If not, then have a mechanic look at the car when you take it for a test drive.

 

Just a thought... If you get a great deal from buying from a Private Party or Auction/wholesaler then would it be worth to research into 3rd party warranty or extended warranty from GM (if there is one..)

 

grab a few quotes from dealers that deal online. and make them compete with each other until you reach a price that you like.

 

good point about leased cars.

do u mean bring a mechanic with me for the test drive, or drive it to a mechanic during the test drive?
or other dealerships right? like a nissan dealer selling a used cts...

then grab a 3rd party warranty?
doing this at the moment

ty all for the help

my main concern is getting a good warranty for it... with the limited funds, there isn't much $$$ in the reserve if i have to fix shit down the road.