Bam Posted December 24, 2005 Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 We're helping a mutual friend find a new car for herself since her saturn is a piece of junk. She does have a daughter as well so 4 doors are a must. She wants to spend no more than $8kish. Auto/manual doesn't matter, she wants decent gas mileage but also a sporty car. She likes the 2002+ impreza's but they are still a bit too pricey. Just throw out some suggestions as to what you guys would look at based on price, mileage, and reliability. She is looking to purchase ASAP as her car won't stop nickel and diming her to death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted December 24, 2005 Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 I never figured out why having a kid = needing a 4 door. My mom never had a 4 door when I was a kid. She had a Mercury Capri (back when they were Mustangs) and never had a problem. Tell her to get a GTP or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted December 24, 2005 Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 99-00 camrys are great(from experience)....you can grab suby outbacks for high 8s. then again thoes are the two manufactures of cars i own, so i might be a little bias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted December 24, 2005 Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 01-03 sonata, 01-03 elantra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiColin Posted December 24, 2005 Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 Mabe something like a four integra gsr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted December 24, 2005 Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 tell her to look at civics and corollas. they run forever. most japanese cars will be favorable towards her in terms of durability and gas mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted December 24, 2005 Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 Crown Vic Interceptor. Do a gear swap and a paint job. Leave the cage in to keep the kids in check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted December 24, 2005 Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 my friend's got a '98 Nissan Maxima SE. 4-door, grey ext/black leather int, 5-spd, clean title, 6-cyl engine, fast/sporty, Bose premium sound system (AM/FM/Tape/CD), heated seats, gets great gas mileage, and its comfortable on long drives (Hartford, CT - Toronto - Detroit (woodward cruise!) - C-bus - Hartford CT in a week) with about 102k miles. One of those would run you $6-6.5k from a private seller, probably $8k from a dealership. Its an amazing car, and I suggest looking into one if you can find one around here. EDIT: have a looksie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted December 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 I'd tell her to get a GTP but I just blew mine up this week and so she didn't like that. Maxima's we've checked but she's not sure about the miles. Corrolas and civic are high on her list. 4dr GSR's are VERY hard to find. Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conesmasher Posted December 25, 2005 Report Share Posted December 25, 2005 I would suggest an Accord or a Camry. From my perspective, I would sacrifice some gas mileage, for slightly larger balls and a nicer interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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