hey, well i plan on selling my 99 tl soon and am lookin to see whats in the market for cars under 20k (used)

im open to all options (auto/stick, 2door/4door) (trubo4, v6, v8) (under 70k miles)

you can see some pics of my car HERE

(please dont send me messages calling "dibs", i will post a thread in the BM when im ready)

 

i like the audi a4.. are those good cars? reliable?

 

dont really suggest an old used s4. if you think trannies are expensive, just think about the turbos. woops i read a4. they are nice but slower and not as luxurious, my friend had one. he slapped a turbo on it and it had heat, but he sold it because it got boring and unreliable.

you should upgrade to a 2002-3 Type S with like 40k miles. or a CL-S 6 spd.

if your trying to steer away from acura, maybe a 2003 maxima or altima 3.5?

 

http://www.craigslist.org/sby/car/109763489.html

theres the perfect car for you

 

This girl at work drives an 04 A4. She says she'd never buy another Audi again. No major problems, but a lot of small ones, so it goes to the dealer a lot. She's said a few times that she'll get rid of it when the warranty is about to expire. I think it's good move. Other people I know with older A4s have had similar complaints.

For 20k, how about a new, pimped out Civic Si? If you want to go used, Accord coupe/sedan V6.
I was in the same boat a year and ahalf ago after my CL-S was totaled. I decided to take the insurance money and use it as a down payment for something new instead of getting a crappy car or a used one. Maybe that's another option you can look at?

 

Plus, the VQ35DE is VERY addictive.


Pimpravi, you'll have to pardon my bias but here's one to consider ( LINK )

 

Yup,
I was in love with my 03 maxima when I had it Now my dad has it, and I still think it's a beautiful car. You could also look at a used I35, pretty much same as the maxima, with some more luxuries inside.

 

2nd Gen TL and CL's are nice for under 20K... You can find a nice 03 CL 6spd for that price...

I wouldn't rule out new either... for around 20K the new Civic SI looks good. If you want something to haul crap in the Scion Xb would work to...

You've got the Nissan offerings (max, altima) too to look at in the used car market.

You really need to narrow your scope... Do you want a sedan, coupe, standard, auto, fwd, rwd, v6, v8, 4 banger, etc etc...

 

SCion TC

 

2006 civic SI or a 2005 mustang v6 ( )

 

RSX Type S, CL-S or TL-S , 2003 Maxima SE

 

Another vote for the 2k5 Civic SI. I think that it's the best body style ever for the Civic and the SI makes it

 

I have a friend...wait no i dont.


My 04 audi A4 has been fine since day one. One window regulator died and thats about it. Im at 25k miles now. Its a keeper.

Other cars i would look at.
330ci/325ci
Maxima
new civic
New Madza 3
Passat
E36 M3
there are lots...

 

I miss my 98 SE .

 

Do 2003 Maximas have more torque than a 2003 Type S.

i couldnt picture Ravi in a Civic SI

I totally forgot about the Accord V6 Coupes, THOSE THINGS ARE NICE!! i have one friend with the v6, shit hauls ass fast, and i got another friend with the 4 banger, that thing has decent torque too (he had a 98 AV6 and feels that the 03 4banger is quicker)

 

also, my dads old 2003 Altima 2.5 4 banger had really nice low end torque, i can only imagine what the 3.5 SE feels like.

some cars that my homies own that are pretty nice

1. Nissan Sentra Spec V, shit is quick, he smokes Type S's all day long
2. Lexus SC300 or SC400....it would be older, but the pimpness and speed is still there
3.Can you find a TSX for under 20k?

 

The 02-03 Maxima has 246lb-ft on paper but some folks believe that it's actually somewhere around 265lb-ft. The TL-S/CL-S has 232lb-ft(?).

IMHO, the most enjoyable part of driving the Maxima is its torque delivery; you can put serious power to the pavement at just about any RPM. The only thing hindering it is its AT gearing.

 

Here's some cars I'd consider that is selling on AutoTrader right now for that price range:

'98 BMW M3 Convertible ($17,995), I know it's an auto but for the price and mileage it's a really good deal.


'03 Ford Mustang Mach 1 ($19,900), very fast car and kinda rare which means better resale value then the regular GT's overtime.


'03 Honda Accord EX-V6 Coupe ($18,900), auto again but very nice looking Accord.


'02 Infiniti I35 ($17,900), nothing flashy but very reliable and almost as quick as the Acura TL Type-S.


'99 Lexus GS400 ($19,900), very reliable and fast yet luxurious also it only has 46k miles.


'02 Nissan Maxima SE ($16,995), pretty good deal on this nice sedan with power to spare.


'03 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE ($18,500), looks like it has pretty much every option and low miles.

 

That's a solid list DownUnder.

 

Thanks, I <3 car shopping!

 

thanks for that list but im not diggin those cars.. they dont suit my style.. haha

 

i want an a4! what are some audi fourms i can read on and ask some questions?

if you say the turbo parts are expensive.. what if i went with the v6 3.0.. those arnt' turbo rite?

 

yeah, the av6's was my first chioce before the tl.. eh they have tranny problems too.. i dont see that as an option for me

 

dont like the nissans... dont like the civic..

lookin for 4 door, auto/5speed doesnt matter, rwd/awd basically my options are widely open i just think the a4 suits me best.. it has the sportyness/lux i like in cars..

*ACURA IS NOT AN OPTION FOR ME*

 

The main problem with the Audi's is the maintenance. They are beautiful cars but expensive as hell to maintain.

 

Did I just hear "Audi's are unreliable, buy an 02 CL type S" in the same sentance?

 

Audiworld.com
Audizine.com


the 1.8t has no issue with their turbos and the parts arent too expensive if you want to mod it.

 

Its free till 50k miles.

after that, you would be a sucker if you went to the dealer to get things done.

 

is that why they all sell there cars before 50k hmm

 

Audi is not reliable.. its a hit or miss with them. If ya worried about that then look at a bmw.

 

i like this one better...

http://www.craigslist.org/sby/car/109110051.html

"Best Acura on craigslist with a brand new transmission."

 

There's a really nice looking '02 A4 with only 20k miles selling for $16,900 that's close to me, the problem is that it's around 2500 miles away from you though.

 

how reliable are the bmw 3 series? they seem to be around the same price range w/ same amount of miles..

 

They are pretty damn good, I'd get a bmw over an audi.

 

Even with the subframe problem, I'd take the BMW.

 

how about an........ evo, wrx/sti? how are those?

 

Do you really know what you want? You're all over the place. From Audi and BMW to Evo and Sti.

If you want more luxury, go with Audi or BMW, if you want something faster, go with Evo or STi. They can all be fun to drive, just depends on what your priorities are.

 

i am JUST LOOKING at my options.. im not going to go out and buy one tommrrow.. im just looking at "whats out there" and trying to choose what car suits me best. since all cars come with there share of problems its best to do research.

 

screw them...i know how you are feelling. I am going to sell my car, and getting ready to get a new one. The price range it around yours too, maybe even a little more. But yeah I was looking at Audi's and BMW. For me, i like the audi A4. My friend has the A6 3.0 and that thing is nice. Not so much on the horsepower side...only has 220. but the look, feel, ride is great. I was look at the evo's and sti's too. I might end up getting a WRX, and upgrading the turbo to my spec's. Lately i been checking out he 04 wrx wagon in white....lol its funny but check one that is fixed up..wow its soo nice. maybe if you can get more money go for the new IS250...wow i love those...

 

what about an used is300?