MrMeanGreen Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Silver Trans Am WS6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Silver Trans Am WS6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Subaru AWD > FWD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Borgen Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Subaru AWD on all season < FWD on snow tires clarified....any car is great in winter with the right equipment (winter rubber) OP you surely need a civic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted August 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Silver Trans Am WS6. Dick ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted August 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Lots ogf good info here guys - thanks for the replies. Had not looked that deep into the Grand Am idea - had one and like the way it drove. It is clear why they are cheap. Going to look into that Buick. They are absolutely one of the most boring cars out there but that is just what she needs! I am going to pay cash - could pay more but in the end it is safe to assume she will wreck it. I hate to say that and hope she doesn't - she is very mature but I think I am safer to assume I will be losing this money. As far as me getting old - yep - but I did have her at 21. I started early! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 That Buick in the corral is perfect. Other suggestions would be a Grand Prix, Blazer, Cherokee, Saturn, Civic, or Accord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 volvo s70 glt or a 98-00 v70/xc70, they are about the most reliable of that generation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 last year i sold my wife's '99 sentra for $2400. it had 115k miles on it. would have been perfect for your daughter. my vote goes for a sentra. absolutely everything worked on it, we never had one single problem with it--it was well-maintained, oil changes by me every 3-4k miles, and i have absolutely NO doubt it will last another 100k miles. some 18 year old girl bought it for a college car before we left florida. i wanted a quick sale, she got a great deal. look for a sentra, would be my advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 Geo Prizm / Toyota Corolla. Jordan had hers for 4+ years and I hardly did anything to it. Ran great, needed nothing. Best car for $700 that I ever bought... :nod: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 (edited) A bicycle. Seriously, I shouldn't have driven until I was at least 20. At the very least not when I was still in high school. Edited August 29, 2010 by Trouble Maker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 I am in the market for the same in less than a year. I am leaning towards an 00+ v6 mustang. I cant believe there are so many people stating you cant find a good car for around $3k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 I cant believe there are so many people stating you cant find a good car for around $3k. +1 i bought my 1990 grand prix in 2000 for $3k. i drove it from 75k miles to 150k miles with only minor maintainence. the head gasket blew at 150k miles. i fixxed it, gave it to my grandfather in 2007, and it still runs to this day. plenty of cars for $3k that will last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted August 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 I know I can get a decent car for this price...may take a bit but will happen. On the Grand Am--->http://www.kbb.com/used-cars/pontiac/grand-am/2001/retail-value/safety-specifications?id=4916&condition=excellent&mileage=114000 Safety rating is minimum 3 stars across the board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 On the Grand Am---> Safety rating is minimum 3 stars across the board? Highly advise against it man. http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=137 Video and Explanation: Got the lowest rating http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVfbWteOmxM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted August 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 Thanks man. Was not doubting it but just saw conflicting info. You would think that would be something that would be reported consistently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 Thanks man. Was not doubting it but just saw conflicting info. You would think that would be something that would be reported consistently. We had a 2000 Alero back in the day. Had it loaded up and it was a nice car, but had typical GM issues 3yrs later. It was just an interim car, but I was mad that I found out about the ratings after we got it. Wasn't as in-tune with these things early on. Now I don't buy anything unless it's safe. Compare that with this: I say find her a Mazda 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAR3vziNezo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/1926090321.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 I would not feel comfortable having my child's first car be anything smaller than a Grand Prix/Taurus midsize car. The Taurus is a very safe car, but has trans issues. My 95 saved my life when I was 19. Let them get good at driving with something like that, then more into a smaller car later on if that is something you want to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 I bought my 02 bravada in 07 for $500 and been driving it ever since. I just turned 200k on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 I bought my 02 bravada in 07 for $500 and been driving it ever since. I just turned 200k on it. Want a cookie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 Want a cookie? Point is if you look, there are alot of good deals for far less than $3k. Take $50 for that trailer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyster101 Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Get that Buick that Doc posted. It is grandma gold and ugly. Perfect first car. Also take out one spark plug so less chance of getting into trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Mk3 Golf or Jetta. Even a B4 or 5 Passat would fill the bill. For 3K you can find an excellent one. Easy to work on, and not any different and Japanese make for maintenance costs, and cheaper than most. Awesome gas mileage, and love to be lowered. You can find beat ones as well as well maintained ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 A 10-year old BMW in your price range is going to have the best crash ratings for the money. I wouldn't put my child in anything else to be honest (if that's all you want spend)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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