Bam Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Ford Focus. Easy to work on, pretty reliable, safe as far as I know, and best of all cheap! Get her a ZX3/ZX5 since they look cooler. I had one for my first car 8 years ago and sold it to a buddy in 2004 and he's still driving it to this day. There are a couple nice ones for like $2500 on CL now...http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/1857734867.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 If you do get a Grand Am make sure the 2.4 has only used reg oil and it has been changed out reg. The 2000-02 Grand AMs with the 2.4's can only use the 2000+2.4's and they cost 6-900 for a used engine since it was only used 2 years. Just FYI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeDot3083 Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Subaru AWD > FWD Thorne beat me to it but I was going to say an old Subaru. Doesn't have to be an Impreza but maybe a Legacy or Forester. I am thinking some thing 1992 to 1999. They will run forever and as Thorne said AWD is tuff to beat with a set of good tires. Plus even the older models have good crash test ratings. I can't search CL while at work but on my phone I found a couple of cars under your 3K limit and they looked 'ok'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted August 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Thank you all for the help. I don't care what anyone says you are not all douchebags.:-) Heading up to Shelby this weekend for the car posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ06 Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 My daughters first car was a 95 325i 4 door it was a great car. She drove it for a couple years with zero problems untill it got totaled. She now drives a 97 jeep grand cherokee and she loves that thing,bought it 2 years ago.. Both were very nice shape with average miles for under 3000.00. 98-99 nissan altima's are great cars also . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Thank you all for the help. I don't care what anyone says you are not all douchebags.:-) Heading up to Shelby this weekend for the car posted. Water pump on 3.8 = < 1 hour. Woo-hoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted August 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Yep - I just hope that is all it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 to those who say older BMWs, 100% spot on...heres my dad's old 93 325i i wrecked when i was 18. lets just say fast speeds + just starting to rain + a curve = bad my buddy was behind me, watched me flip it/roll it. into the woods, landed on the roof. i literally unbuckled my seatbelt and crawled out. tiny scrapes on my knee (had shorts on), but no broken bones, no cuts that even needed a bandaid. sore back for a couple days from gettig jerked around was it... i think ive posted these before...car saved my life. i dont think i would have walked out of anything else with the same crash. http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/evan938/DSC00002.jpg?t=1283221365 http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/evan938/DSC00003.jpg?t=1283221365 http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/evan938/DSC00004.jpg?t=1283221460 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 to those who say older BMWs, 100% spot on...heres my dad's old 93 325i i wrecked when i was 18. lets just say fast speeds + just starting to rain + a curve = bad my buddy was behind me, watched me flip it/roll it. into the woods, landed on the roof. i literally unbuckled my seatbelt and crawled out. tiny scrapes on my knee (had shorts on), but no broken bones, no cuts that even needed a bandaid. sore back for a couple days from gettig jerked around was it... i think ive posted these before...car saved my life. i dont think i would have walked out of anything else with the same crash. http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/evan938/DSC00002.jpg?t=1283221365 http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/evan938/DSC00003.jpg?t=1283221365 http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/evan938/DSC00004.jpg?t=1283221460 JESUS CHRIST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 JESUS CHRIST oh, im not religious, but i think he was in the passenger seat. was crazy for sure.. whats worse, is the blue evo that wrecked after christmas 07 (search thread, i posted pics)...the friend of mine that died in that accident was the one that was behind me when i wrecked that car...woulda thought he learned to wear his seat belt after watching me flip and roll a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Evan I dont know if thats a testimonial to BMW saftey or the fact that you werent in the passenger seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Evan I dont know if thats a testimonial to BMW saftey or the fact that you werent in the passenger seat. true whats crazy is i was supposed to have 2 people riding with me that night (this was back when everyone used to meet at krogers on broad), and they decided to take their car up to the meet. lucky them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 get a 2001'ish Malibu... or a Neon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_pound Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 the vehicles that come into advance the most to get parts ford taurus, dodge neon, grand cherokee late 90s early 00's altima would be my vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habitual Sinner Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Best choice. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_POLLQUrF2B0/Rysy5QYHmfI/AAAAAAAAAfA/il6hQOY4YkA/s400/Cota+BUS.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Best choice. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_POLLQUrF2B0/Rysy5QYHmfI/AAAAAAAAAfA/il6hQOY4YkA/s400/Cota+BUS.jpg Pretty sure every car mentioned in this thread is safer than the bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoostedAce Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Do not get a 1992-1998 3-series, Unless you want to spend money every 2 months. That bmw I had ruined me ever geting another euro piece of shit ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Same car I got when I turned 16. Power windows/moonroof. Heated drivers seat. AM/FM stereo. Cruise control. Tilt wheel. Awesome gas mileage and parents paid I think $1500 for it. Loved that car. http://www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/1990/Geo/5618/1990.geo.prizm.4713-300x189.jpg ...too bad it burnt to the ground first year I had it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Best choice. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_POLLQUrF2B0/Rysy5QYHmfI/AAAAAAAAAfA/il6hQOY4YkA/s400/Cota+BUS.jpg It's a bitch to park though. Especially for a 16yr old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 It's a bitch to park though. Especially for a 16yr old. Win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Im fairly certain you could find Legacy that would be perfect for all your needs.. Those motors last forever.. they do get fender rust, but nothing that you cant combat easily, decent gas mileage and afaik, anything newer than 96 has always had top crash test ratings.. http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/1921174715.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/1919753976.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/1918824714.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/1857156631.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Look for 1996-2000 A4's. Can probably find a quattro for $3K. +1 or an older volvo those are really safe/reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Do not get a 1992-1998 3-series, Unless you want to spend money every 2 months. That bmw I had ruined me ever geting another euro piece of shit ever. So you bought a DSM that will break more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoostedAce Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 So you bought a DSM that will break more? Im clearly talking about a DD. I never planed to daily the dsm what so ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1647545496 Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 cavalier i've had 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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