Help me find cheap,reliable daily drive
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Help me find cheap,reliable daily drive
Looking for a cheap but reliable car for daily use. $6k is the limit. I would love a hatchback since ive never owned one but is not neccessary.
Im looking at :
2003 Focus (zx3/zx5)
2000 Civic (anything after that yr i find girly)
2000 Corolla
2000 Accord
2002 Sentra
and a few others
i would like to hear some suggestions on what i should buy. I really love the Focus, it has the most "hot hatch" appeal under $6k and is the most fun to drive. but im not sure about reliability...
I dont know what i should do??
Im looking at :
2003 Focus (zx3/zx5)
2000 Civic (anything after that yr i find girly)
2000 Corolla
2000 Accord
2002 Sentra
and a few others
i would like to hear some suggestions on what i should buy. I really love the Focus, it has the most "hot hatch" appeal under $6k and is the most fun to drive. but im not sure about reliability...
I dont know what i should do??
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#6
Im leaning towards the Focus here...theres some REALLY nice done up ones on cardomain lol...that is kind of persuading me rite now to get a Focus ZX3...there cheap to buy and to mod and i heard they handle pretty well.
Somebody stop me if they think im making a big mistake...
Somebody stop me if they think im making a big mistake...
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I know u cant go wrong with Accord/Camry/Corolla but i would rather have something with a shorter wheelbase so atleast it handles better...easier to dart around in traffic or fit tight parking lots etc...
Had a 04 Max as my previous car...never returning to the maxima with all the problems...one of the worst used cars to buy IMO
#17
I had a 2K civic and LOVED it! Very reliable, easy and cheap to tune up. Great on gas, cheap tires, etc etc
If I could find a 4 door teg with low miles I would be all over it...
If I could find a 4 door teg with low miles I would be all over it...
#21
Done and Done. Awesome car! I still love that body style. Black on black with a BOSE system and the car is set. The wheels even look good on it.
4 door teg with a 5 speed is a shweeeet ride...rare.....but a great reliable car.
4 door teg with a 5 speed is a shweeeet ride...rare.....but a great reliable car.
#22
youve just described my dream daily driver haha.
i had a fully loaded 00 maxima (love the 5th gens) it was a piece of crap but i bought it from somebody who basically made the car the antonym of well maintained. i would buy a max again in a heartbeat i just had 1 bad experience
op the 04's are a diff story. they were a first year model firstly, and they have a history of annoying problems. you really wouldnt be going wrong with a 4th gen 99 (plus its the last year of that model so it had 5 years to work out its issues. plus youd get a v6 190 hp (not impressive by these days i understand) with 30 mpg highway capability... i have driven the 5th and 6th gens extensively and have an 09 altima and still want one haha.
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youve just described my dream daily driver haha.
i had a fully loaded 00 maxima (love the 5th gens) it was a piece of crap but i bought it from somebody who basically made the car the antonym of well maintained. i would buy a max again in a heartbeat i just had 1 bad experience
op the 04's are a diff story. they were a first year model firstly, and they have a history of annoying problems. you really wouldnt be going wrong with a 4th gen 99 (plus its the last year of that model so it had 5 years to work out its issues. plus youd get a v6 190 hp (not impressive by these days i understand) with 30 mpg highway capability... i have driven the 5th and 6th gens extensively and have an 09 altima and still want one haha.
i had a fully loaded 00 maxima (love the 5th gens) it was a piece of crap but i bought it from somebody who basically made the car the antonym of well maintained. i would buy a max again in a heartbeat i just had 1 bad experience
op the 04's are a diff story. they were a first year model firstly, and they have a history of annoying problems. you really wouldnt be going wrong with a 4th gen 99 (plus its the last year of that model so it had 5 years to work out its issues. plus youd get a v6 190 hp (not impressive by these days i understand) with 30 mpg highway capability... i have driven the 5th and 6th gens extensively and have an 09 altima and still want one haha.
#26
The 99/00 bodystyle civic coupe is still on the list though...but its hard to find them in good shape and not abused by ricers...
#29
What? Integras have such a high and extensive market dude, you can find anything for them. And EK's are a little slow but you can always make them fast. You wanted a car with good gas mileage, EK is good gas mileage, cramped? Maybe, depends on how tall you are, I'm average 5' 8" and fit fine inside with plenty space.
#30
What? Integras have such a high and extensive market dude, you can find anything for them. And EK's are a little slow but you can always make them fast. You wanted a car with good gas mileage, EK is good gas mileage, cramped? Maybe, depends on how tall you are, I'm average 5' 8" and fit fine inside with plenty space.
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Cars are a lot more expensive in Canada. One positive, which will never overshadow how expensive cars are to buy here is that a dealer cannot mark-up a car, ever. You cannot charge over MSRP. Otherwise, it sucks big time. $$$$$$! And yes, you can haggle as much as you want.
#36
not sure if you're still looking my my 01' TL-P is still for sale, has only 82k on it, new all season tires, BRAND NEW TL rims, wheel balance, alignment. Smooth shifting tranny in great shape. I want exactly $6,000.00 for it. I better mention this now, it's a rebuilt salvage title. I got it already in good condition, it just needed new brakes,tires,rims... which I did it all for a little over $1,000.00 =)
#37
not sure if you're still looking my my 01' TL-P is still for sale, has only 82k on it, new all season tires, BRAND NEW TL rims, wheel balance, alignment. Smooth shifting tranny in great shape. I want exactly $6,000.00 for it. I better mention this now, it's a rebuilt salvage title. I got it already in good condition, it just needed new brakes,tires,rims... which I did it all for a little over $1,000.00 =)
Well, if the OP wants to do this, he just needs 3000 miles of gas fare to get there and back (Cleveland to Vancouver BC is close to 2000 miles, one way).
#38
My friend just picked up a Sentra SE-R with like 90k for a little under $7000, 6 Speed..175 HP, I would take it over a Focus any day. The interior build quality on a Focus just sucks, whenever the subs hit in my cousin's Focus I feel as if the door panels going to break off
Besides that, you could def find a nice Prelude for that price.
Besides that, you could def find a nice Prelude for that price.
#39
My friend just picked up a Sentra SE-R with like 90k for a little under $7000, 6 Speed..175 HP, I would take it over a Focus any day. The interior build quality on a Focus just sucks, whenever the subs hit in my cousin's Focus I feel as if the door panels going to break off
Besides that, you could def find a nice Prelude for that price.
Besides that, you could def find a nice Prelude for that price.
#40
go on Craigslist, search for cars between 5,000 to 7,000. Make sure you have the car checked by a mechanic before you but...
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rd...397480334.html
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rd...397480334.html