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 Aug 22 2005, 05:20 PM
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It's been a while since I've considered buying a little car just to go from point A to point B but I find myself needing one. I have a few requirements.
1. It must be capable of at least 80 on the highway without being right at redline. 2. It must get at least 30 MPG on the highway. 3. It must have enough room for 4 people or 2 people and 2 big dogs. 4. It must be competent in bad weather and snow. 5. It must be cheap because I plan to pile miles on it and replace it in a couple years. 6. I'd preffer sometheing newer to keep maintenance costs down. Any suggestions? |
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Aug 23 2005, 02:46 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,647 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Pittsburgh, PA Member No.: 14 |
I am watching this thread with great interest since I may be moving and will be increasing my daily drive to work from 10 miles to about 40 miles...
Then again, I am getting high twenties on the highway out of the 1995 525i that I am driving... ...and it's paid for. Maybe I'll just keep until it dies. |
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00 SS I need a daily beater Aug 22 2005, 05:20 PM
CrashTestDummy Honduh Civic 4-door. Aug 22 2005, 05:38 PM 00 SS I was afaid that might be the answer.
Any other i... Aug 22 2005, 06:51 PM pimpmaro AMC Gremlin
It may not fit your needs, but dam... Aug 22 2005, 09:07 PM 00 SS I'd hate to see the inside of your house if yo... Aug 22 2005, 10:28 PM 2000Z-71 Mike,
This might be a little thinking outside the... Aug 22 2005, 11:06 PM bubba353z QUOTE (00 SS @ Aug 22 2005, 12:51)I was afaid... Aug 22 2005, 11:06 PM 00 SS The 3800 V6 cars wouldn't be bad, but I can... Aug 22 2005, 11:32 PM 2000Z-71 Do a little research with Kelly or Edmund's on... Aug 22 2005, 11:41 PM BigEnos I picked up a nice little 1985 Nissan Maxima SE a ... Aug 23 2005, 12:03 AM CMC #37 QUOTE I'd hate to see the inside of your house... Aug 23 2005, 12:35 AM firehawkclone Sentra, or an s10 blazer 4dr
Did a search 10g, ... Aug 23 2005, 01:14 AM rpoz-29 A Dodge Sundance, Omni, Daytona, etc, with the non... Aug 23 2005, 01:34 AM pknowles Old VW bug with dune buggy kit and 35" swampe... Aug 23 2005, 02:07 AM Vracer111 QUOTE (00 SS @ Aug 22 2005, 12:20)It's be... Aug 23 2005, 02:14 AM y5e06 QUOTE (2000Z-71 @ Aug 22 2005, 17:06)Mik... Aug 23 2005, 03:05 AM pimpmaro QUOTE (CMC #37 @ Aug 22 2005, 20:35)QUOTE I... Aug 23 2005, 04:48 AM Ojustracing Mike I hate to say this. How about a late model Ta... Aug 23 2005, 12:19 PM torontoZ28 Ive been happy with my Mazda Protege 4 door. Exce... Aug 23 2005, 01:25 PM BigEnos QUOTE (Ojustracing @ Aug 23 2005, 06:19)Mike ... Aug 23 2005, 01:50 PM 00 SS QUOTE (pknowles @ Aug 22 2005, 20:07)Old VW b... Aug 23 2005, 02:22 PM nape I've got a '96 Beretta with 135k miles tha... Aug 23 2005, 03:15 PM BigEnos QUOTE (KeithO @ Aug 23 2005, 08:46)I am watch... Aug 23 2005, 07:03 PM pknowles QUOTE QUOTE
I am watching this thread with great ... Aug 23 2005, 07:31 PM 00 SS I'll put about 1400 miles a month on a car eve... Aug 23 2005, 08:11 PM v7guy Had an 84 civic 4 door, drove it for two years and... Aug 23 2005, 10:58 PM Jeff97FST/A I just increased my commute from 12 miles to 45. B... Aug 24 2005, 02:25 AM pknowles QUOTE I'll put about 1400 miles a month on a c... Aug 24 2005, 02:14 PM 00 SS I knew you wer kidding, just like the guy that sug... Aug 24 2005, 02:40 PM 00 SS I bought a beater last night. It's a '99 ... Sep 1 2005, 03:28 PM BigEnos Congrat's. Beaters rock! Sep 1 2005, 04:46 PM slowTA That's why I bought my Malibu... it's not ... Sep 1 2005, 11:03 PM 00 SS Agreed, the 28-30 mpg is strictly highway. My com... Sep 2 2005, 02:47 PM lt1aggie I just thought I'd chime in even though I... Sep 3 2005, 06:38 PM jensend Be VERY careful in buying a used Saturn as a ... Sep 3 2005, 08:14 PM lt1aggie QUOTE (jensend @ Sep 3 2005, 14:14)Be VERY ca... Sep 3 2005, 09:54 PM gillbot Ford Aspire, Ford Festiva or Geo Metro will yield ... Sep 6 2005, 08:09 PM
00 SS Thanks for the additional suggestions ad warnings.... Sep 6 2005, 11:10 PM |
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