Lauren Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Yeah, I love those IS300's but overall they are a little overpriced for what you're getting. 5-8k isnt that over priced for a 4 door 5 speed lexus with a powerhouse of a engine. if a person was going to keep it stock with the exception of say wheels and tires, then i would go with a early model g35. more horsepower out of the box, and pretty good interior etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Utah Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 How reliable? You can get a nice e46 or s4 etc under 10k or a wrx I really dont want anything I cant count on everyday. I was looking into 05 A4's but then heard they might not be the most reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Do the supercharged 04-08 have the same transmission as the 05-08 gxp V8? internally yes i believe they are pretty similar, but they deal with less power so they tend to last alot longer. pretty much like scott said though, pretty much anything GM with the 3.8 is going to be a good car. i picked up my 2000 bonneville with 74K miles, interior was mint exterior was great minus a few light scratches, for 6500. mine isnt the supercharged one, but it has enough ass to get out of its own way, and gets 32 mph freeway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torsh6363 Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Trailblazer SS. Plenty of power. Plenty of room for that car seat. AWD great in the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Thats to bad about the 05-08 GXP I text drove a couple a few years ago. I thought they were fun to drive. I bought mine after doing a 5 day at Bondurant in 2005 where it was the FWD Car we were taught in. Had it around the course on the ass of the CTS-V in the corners. Was really set up well just not to last. The other crap shoot with them was the stock drilled rotors would crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Oh yeah saab 9-7 can be had for under 10k and they have the ls2 in them. Just a reskinned trailblazer ss but better interior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BStowers023 Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Trailblazer SS. Plenty of power. Plenty of room for that car seat. AWD great in the snow. Won't find one for under $10k....I agree though, great SUV and quick but he'd have to be willing to pay another $5k. Not great on gas though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 I really dont want anything I cant count on everyday. I was looking into 05 A4's but then heard they might not be the most reliable.they are great, but you need to make sure things like timing belt and water pump where done. A nice Quattro B6 A4 1.8t gets my vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Oh yeah saab 9-7 can be had for under 10k and they have the ls2 in them. Just a reskinned trailblazer ss but better interiorYeah and if you get into a wreak you will not have any parts to put it back together with. Value of them are way down right now too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Yeah and if you get into a wreak you will not have any parts to put it back together with. Value of them are way down right now too. a bit dramatic don't you think? if it is seriously that fucked up why would you put it back together in the first place. plenty of fenders and bumpers floating around if its minor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 a bit dramatic don't you think? if it is seriously that fucked up why would you put it back together in the first place. plenty of fenders and bumpers floating around if its minor.It is to the point that any Byers lot will not take any Saab without a cash offer from someone else. Parts are harder then you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Why bother with a TL if you can get an Accord for less. I've driven both and the interiors are the exact same and they drive the same. TL does look better, not sure if it has more power but buying an Acura, Infiniti, Lexus is such a fucking rip. I would disagree and in that price range you aren't getting the best one either. Your last statement is like saying "why buy an Audi when a VW is the same thing?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan218 Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 05 ish tl type s. there's s nice dark grey one in plain city for sale for 10,500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l36tols1 Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 04/05 Acura TSX only 200hp but 30-32MPG and HUGE aftermarket I mean it's just a fancy Euro Accord 04+ Nissan Maxima 265hp 28mpg If you're lucky you can find v6 07+ Camrys's for 10k Your best bet would be a 04+ Acura TL though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 a bit dramatic don't you think? if it is seriously that fucked up why would you put it back together in the first place. plenty of fenders and bumpers floating around if its minor.I hear CarMax doesn't take them in period also. Just FYI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31rx7 Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 2001 - 2005 Lexus IS300. Dead reliable, right-wheel drive, holds value. Make sure the timing belt has been done ($1200). About 20mpg around town and 25mpg on the highway. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 2001 - 2005 Lexus IS300. Dead reliable, right-wheel drive, holds value. Make sure the timing belt has been done ($1200). About 20mpg around town and 25mpg on the highway. RichThat was a dream car to me, but after driving the A4 I just could do the IS. I'm AWD for life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Utah Posted December 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 If I were to get a 02 audi a4 1.8t auto with around 100,000 miles. As long as the timing belt is done it should be a reliable car? What kind of gas millage should it get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 If looking for a tune later I would skip the 02s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 If I were to get a 02 audi a4 1.8t auto with around 100,000 miles. As long as the timing belt is done it should be a reliable car? What kind of gas millage should it get?If quattro 24-26 in town, 28-32 highway. Might see more if a 6-speed, but those are based of my 5-speed I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 I would like something somewhat fun to drive. Needs to be an auto, Impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 If quattro 24-26 in town, 28-32 highway. Might see more if a 6-speed, but those are based of my 5-speed I have. You own an Automatic Audi A4 :no: :barf: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 You own an Automatic Audi A4 :no: :barf:No. It is a 5-Speed manual that is under the knife getting at 2.7TT swapped in. Just haven't had time to get out to the garage to get working on it. I have everything mince the exhaust. I'm doing either the S4 or RS4(twin or quad exhaust). There might be some small stuff, but not much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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