Looking to buy american
03-16-2009, 04:49 PM
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Looking to buy american
Hi everyone, my friend needs a car ASAP and is on tight budget, and due to insurance reasons he needs to buy american.
So we need opinions of what he should be looking for.
Only rules it must under 5 grand between years 98-2004.
Thank you once again everyone.
So we need opinions of what he should be looking for.
Only rules it must under 5 grand between years 98-2004.
Thank you once again everyone.
03-16-2009, 05:20 PM
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Given the parameters of basic transportation, I'd consider either an Escort of that era, or a Crown Victoria. Seems as if those Vickies run forever.
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03-16-2009, 05:35 PM
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Thanks Terry for the choices, but im open for more suggestions, i know this is not the best place for this type of question but please apply your input.
ttyl everyone.
ttyl everyone.
03-16-2009, 06:16 PM
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I can't help suggest certain vehicles, but I can help give you an idea.....
http://motors.shop.ebay.ca/items/Car...348|1998172347
Used the information your provided to narrow the results to the search linked to above.
http://motors.shop.ebay.ca/items/Car...348|1998172347
Used the information your provided to narrow the results to the search linked to above.
03-16-2009, 06:17 PM
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03-16-2009, 07:08 PM
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03-16-2009, 07:20 PM
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if your looking to spend under 5k... id suggest narrowing your search to 98-00
idk what kind of wheels your gonna get under 5k thats an 02-04 besides a totaled one... or one that needs major overhauling...
idk what kind of wheels your gonna get under 5k thats an 02-04 besides a totaled one... or one that needs major overhauling...
03-16-2009, 07:59 PM
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How about a nice little Ranger or S-10?
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03-16-2009, 09:55 PM
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i don't understand why american cars would be cheaper to insure in canada...
anyways w/ 5k, the only american cars I could think of that I'd want would be like a jeep or a pickup. maybe like an older wrangler or S10. My old roommate picked up a late model (i think 03') dodge dakota for like $3k.
anyways w/ 5k, the only american cars I could think of that I'd want would be like a jeep or a pickup. maybe like an older wrangler or S10. My old roommate picked up a late model (i think 03') dodge dakota for like $3k.
03-16-2009, 10:09 PM
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2000+ Ford Taurus is a good highway cruiser for the money. Kinda sucks that he has to pick American only.... please don't tell me American cars are cheaper to insure in Canada because the union has their talons sunk in the insurance companies also. 
03-16-2009, 10:43 PM
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I'd say a 96+SHO
03-19-2009, 01:16 AM
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03-19-2009, 01:36 AM
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Look up the Ford Taurus SHO - started with a Yamaha V6 in the late '80s and was a great car. Then Ford dropped in a small V8 in the last generation (which is best avoided).
03-19-2009, 05:40 AM
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Someday, an RS6 Avant+
You could also look at a 1998 - 2000 Cadillac Catera. It's really an Opel Omega, with US badging. It does not ride like an old luxury car, but something a bit sporty. Worth a look, anyway.
) so the used market must be huge. Another market where you'll find plenty is a used Caravan. 
As true as that is, I don't think I've seen one in some time. I wonder why 
03-19-2009, 04:49 PM
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I know 3 different people that had Catera's and they've had nothing but headaches with them. I used to like them a lot but that made me change my mind..
03-19-2009, 11:43 PM
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ATLEAST DECENT with not headache something reliable. What can you guys suggest that is reliable and actually worth a look and is cavalier a piece of shit really? and what you guys think of chevrolet Epica? its a suziki rebadged maybe more of those rebadged cars..?
THANKS EVERYONE ON HERE
03-20-2009, 03:33 AM
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Someday, an RS6 Avant+
Ok, if we deviate from American:
Subaru Leacy 98-03 (sedan or wagon)
Volvo V70 (wagon) or S70 (sedan) - 98-02 reliable and last forever (and Volvo is owned by Ford)
Trying to say $5K limit, reliable, and American in the same sentence is like saying faithful, virtuous, and Paris Hilton. Nice thought, but not possible.
Subaru Leacy 98-03 (sedan or wagon)
Volvo V70 (wagon) or S70 (sedan) - 98-02 reliable and last forever (and Volvo is owned by Ford)
Trying to say $5K limit, reliable, and American in the same sentence is like saying faithful, virtuous, and Paris Hilton. Nice thought, but not possible.
03-20-2009, 02:19 PM
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Ok, if we deviate from American:
Subaru Leacy 98-03 (sedan or wagon)
Volvo V70 (wagon) or S70 (sedan) - 98-02 reliable and last forever (and Volvo is owned by Ford)
Trying to say $5K limit, reliable, and American in the same sentence is like saying faithful, virtuous, and Paris Hilton. Nice thought, but not possible.
Subaru Leacy 98-03 (sedan or wagon)
Volvo V70 (wagon) or S70 (sedan) - 98-02 reliable and last forever (and Volvo is owned by Ford)
Trying to say $5K limit, reliable, and American in the same sentence is like saying faithful, virtuous, and Paris Hilton. Nice thought, but not possible.
03-20-2009, 02:34 PM
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Can you explain the American only piece better- is it price or does he get a discount for buying American? If it is price, I get that Civics will be higher to ensure than others due to theft rates, but lumping all imports togethers doesn't pass the bs test
At any rate, i suggest opening your allowable age to something a little older
found this for you on Autotrader
linky: http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details....ADS=7557618%7C
Year 1980 Price $5,000
Make CHEVROLET Mileage 50,000 km
Model CAMARO Date 3/20/2009
Model Detail Z28 Ad Code DHYYZT
Ad Type Private
Note: Information and availability subject to change. Please contact the seller for complete information. Mileage recorded at time of listing.
DESCRIPTION
Great Deal! V8 5.7 L,Automatic,Dark Grey Ext.,Red Int.,All Original, Needs Some TLC,Complete History, Only 2nd Owner,Many Spare Parts Included!Stored Indoors for last 5 Years. 50,000 km. $5,000
At any rate, i suggest opening your allowable age to something a little older
found this for you on Autotrader
linky: http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details....ADS=7557618%7C
Year 1980 Price $5,000
Make CHEVROLET Mileage 50,000 km
Model CAMARO Date 3/20/2009
Model Detail Z28 Ad Code DHYYZT
Ad Type Private
Note: Information and availability subject to change. Please contact the seller for complete information. Mileage recorded at time of listing.
DESCRIPTION
Great Deal! V8 5.7 L,Automatic,Dark Grey Ext.,Red Int.,All Original, Needs Some TLC,Complete History, Only 2nd Owner,Many Spare Parts Included!Stored Indoors for last 5 Years. 50,000 km. $5,000
03-20-2009, 05:45 PM
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thats not just a little older.... thats a lot older.
sorry but IMO that's one of my least favorite F-Body years
sorry but IMO that's one of my least favorite F-Body years
03-20-2009, 06:37 PM
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I drive a Subata.
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looking to buy american?
like a human being?? how??
are we still allow to do that?
like a human being?? how??
are we still allow to do that?
03-24-2009, 12:24 PM
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Hi guys ok here is the update my friend found a 1999 GMC Jimmy in great condition runs beautifully and price is perfect he really wants it. Oh and its 2 door jeep.
Can you guys put your word in please about this car? just briefly tell me if its good or bad? anyone had experience in one of these? your opinion about this?
it has 215,000 KM
THANK YOU EVERYONE
p.s. he looked at bunch of grand prix, sunfires/cavaliers, malibus, impalas all shit he didnt like any of them. He used to have VW Jetta till accident, but he really likes this Jimmy please put your word in.
Later all
Can you guys put your word in please about this car? just briefly tell me if its good or bad? anyone had experience in one of these? your opinion about this?
it has 215,000 KM
THANK YOU EVERYONE
p.s. he looked at bunch of grand prix, sunfires/cavaliers, malibus, impalas all shit he didnt like any of them. He used to have VW Jetta till accident, but he really likes this Jimmy please put your word in.
Later all
03-24-2009, 02:50 PM
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I don't know much about GMC and my Consumer Reports sub is up, so I'll let smarter people answer your question.