What would it be?

Just say that you were looking for another car, and you had that amount to play with, what would you be looking at?

I only have 2 guidelines: Must be standard and must be newer than 1998.

PS. Yes, this is a suggestion thread...

 

Nissan Maxima.

You can get an 01-02 for about that.

 

I was looking through the AutoTrader and found a few standard ones, specifically: http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/detai...9&adid=6387339

Any common issues with these cars? I was reading on forums.maxima.org that they have some common issues with oil leaking through the plug wells, does that apply to that model?

As soon as I saw the ad I thought it would be a pretty cool car...

 

and fun to drive for what it is.

 

Anybody have experience with a B5 Audi A4? either 1.8T or 2.8...

Like: http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/detai...9&adid=5897943

 

mint condition un modified GSR integra.

 

That's not a bad idea, but I think unmodified in good condition is impossible to find...

What about 99-04 Jetta's? Any experience there? TDI, VR6 or 1.8T...

 

I wouldnt.

 

Nothing but trouble; avoid them like the plague.

Passats are another story though, from my understanding. While not up to Honda standards, they are fairly reliable (at least far more reliable than Jettas or Golfs).

How about a Saab 9-5? I believe you could pick up a 1999-2001 or 2002.

 

Good info, good info...

Ok, I will just keep posting up cars as I come across them, let me know if you have anything to add...

2000-2002 Accord Coupe, 4 cylinder, 5 speed... How about them? The V6 coupes were not available in 5 speed unfortunately...

 

Would be a safe, sensible choice. If all else fails...

 

'96 Suburban

 

$10,000 is the limit, and $8000 is impossible, but you may be able to find an LS1 F-Body. Expect a couple dings here and there but you can find a mint condition car.

Or a 99-00 Civic Si (though may be hard to find a nice one), also pushing it but you may be able to find a 00+ Celica GTS.

 

Forgot to add, you could also find a nice 99+ Mustang GT.... though it seems that you prefer import/Euro cars. I too was looking to get a GSR, Civic Si, 00-02 Accord coupe, GTI, Maxima.... so similar its almost eerie. I've been converted though...

 

This would be a year round car, and I would be commuting to a city where it's not uncommon for it to snow a foot in the middle of the day, on that note, the F-Body I couldn't even consider...

Civic, again, a safe bet if all else fails...

 

Protege 5...?

 

I actually drove one today... Fun little car, but I couldn't get comfortable and my head would hit the ceiling when I adjusted the seat to where I liked it...

Which is weird because a buddy of mine has a Protoge 5 and I fit in the passenger side just fine...

 

Weird...you must be really tall then.

And since you're in Canada, howabout an 1.7EL or is that too cramped...?

 

4 door gsr would be my choice.

 

I say 4 door gsr too. My boy just picked 1 up clean and unmodded for $2k.... And the rest of the 8k I would spend on engine and jdm type r conversion.

 

Civic or a Civic...

 

+1 on a 5g maxima se.

 

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i vote a 04 Mazda 6 4 cylinder. if you search high and low you'll find one for 10 grand.

 

6th gen Accord, might even be V6.

2001-2003 Civic or so.

 

I'd say, avoid any B5 Audi A4s, based on my own experiences. I used to own a 98 A4 1.8T and what a great ride if it didn't have a variety of problems. B5 A4s would usually have bad water pumps, control arms (I had to have them replaced like 5 times) and the list goes on. Maybe a 2000 Accord would be a safe bet?

 

If I was getting an all year vehicle, I had no issues with my 97 a4 2.8 quattro.

But i would definitely stay away from civic si, integra gsr, just because they are so commonly stolen its a pain in the ass.

i think i would get an A6

 

That was my budget when i was looking for cars... my choices were the audi a6, nissan altima 2002 and above... bmw 528, acura tl, maxima, civic(but it would need to be modded if i bought it) or accord.

 

Well, forget the fact that I even made this thread.

I decided to just drive my Golf until the Spring and start looking at a new car then... Doesn't really make sence to me to buy a newer car right before winter, may as well drive my trusty winter beater through the winter...

 

E36 M3

 

I think I may buy this as a commuter car http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-3...spagenameZWDVW

 

^ :wow:

 

kick ass deal as long as everything legal on it.

 

I agree about the Maxima. What a great car. 02 with Xenons

 

EP3
98- 01 Prelude

 

I know it's not in my price bracket right now, but does anybody have any experience with 04 or 05 Subaru WRX's? If I were to consider a WRX it would mean getting rid of both my Taurus and my Golf (was already ready to sell the Golf when I bought a newer car)...

I think the Subaru would fit me well, it has something other than FWD, and its a sexy car...

 

A few of my friends have WRXs, its a great car.

 

That's what I like to hear.

 

WRXs can definitely be had in that range, my friend used to have a bugeye (01-03) but he noted that they had glass trannies. The MT case was susceptible to flex, which would warp/break the gears inside, especially on WRXs that were making much more power than stock. However, 04+ are great, they're so good, he went out and got an 04 STi. The car he owned before that was a 98+ GSR coupe.

WRXs are great values, plus I'm sure the AWD would be helpful in Canadia.

 

Yeah, I'd only look at an 04+ the bug eye's aren't my cup of tea... Good to hear that they are good cars, and AWD would be great up here...