which would be a better choice?

[The_buster]

We did some very rough estimating, mostly guessing, and think we will be getting about 4-4200 on taxes. We need a newer car as I've been posting about and the wife wants to spend around 2500-3000 on one so we have money to fix stuff with.. I'm afraid that if we dip that low in price were going to end up with two pos cars.. I think that cars in the 3-4 range are going to be better mechanically/ cosmetically, cosmetic doesn't matter to either of us as long as its good mechanically. So which would be the better option?

[Rustlestiltskin]

Wut

[10phone2]

The Buster

[BigOxley]

98 civic /thread

[The_buster]

98 civic /thread

 

u selling one or just suggesting?

[stangsn95gt]

Wait until you actually do your taxes to count your cards.

[2pointslow]

Wait until you actually do your taxes to count your cards.

 

Why would anyone do something logical like this?

[Mensan]

Totally serious*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*(not serious)

[The_buster]

yeah already looked at the beemer. she found a lancer she liked... how are dsm cars? all i hear at work are the honda boys bashing them

[jeffro]

yeah already looked at the beemer. she found a lancer she liked... how are dsm cars? all i hear at work are the honda boys bashing them

 

Do not buy a DSM for a daily driver.

 

Honestly, find a GTP or grand prix or something. Those 3800 series motors will last a long time, easy to work on, and even have decent power for merging on the highway.

[evan9381]

Jesus christ this guy is gonna be the next clay with "what car should i buy" threads. Who the fuck let him out of the oven?

 

$1 says its actually clay behind the keyboard. Anyone? Lol

[Green Bastard]

Do not buy a DSM for a daily driver.

 

Honestly, find a GTP or grand prix or something. Those 3800 series motors will last a long time, easy to work on, and even have decent power for merging on the highway.

 

Nice stealth edit, but correct. I would spend more time learning what to look for when purchasing cars. You can get a pretty decent car for 3k if you know what to watch out for (for instance, a sensor shoved in a hole cut in the air filter should be a clear indicator to walk away).

[stangsn95gt]

Get something like this

http://columbus.craigslist.org/ctd/3498299176.html

[SinisterSS]

Do not buy a DSM for a daily driver.

 

Honestly, find a GTP or grand prix or something. Those 3800 series motors will last a long time, easy to work on, and even have decent power for merging on the highway.

 

except for the PITA intake gaskets leaking coolant.

 

wait until you actually do your taxes that way you'll have a better idea on what to look for

[PRD2BDF]

except for the PITA intake gaskets leaking coolant. for

 

Which can be permanently fixed by using aluminum frame gaskets.

[The_buster]

Mahle I looked at that one, but we need a four door...

[Rocky31186]

Whatever you get from taxes, remove 600$ for side cash and spend rest on a car. Honda or Toyota.

[Green Bastard]

http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/3554425725.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/3542892268.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/3543401024.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/3547589349.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/3548660245.html

 

I found these with a quick search on craigslist. All of them are 4 door cars and under 3k.

[PRD2BDF]

Might be a bit more but I would get a Malibu maxx

[POS VETT]

This thread is painful.

[CRed05]

DAT JEEP

 

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=43065&endYear=2014&showcaseOwnerId=0&startYear=1981&firstRecord=26&sellerTypes=b&searchRadius=50&maxPrice=4000&listingId=336917464&listingIndex=3&Log=0

[87GT]

Honda civic or accord 4 door. Very reliable and parts are cheap if something breaks. Cheaper than a jetta and changing spark plugs doesn't take an hour

[El Karacho1647545492]

$1000 in price range difference is not going to change the reliability of a car.

 

Buy a damn Civic or Camry. My girlfriend's Lancer constantly needs work and it's not cheap.

[Otis Nice]

DAT JEEP

 

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=43065&endYear=2014&showcaseOwnerId=0&startYear=1981&firstRecord=26&sellerTypes=b&searchRadius=50&maxPrice=4000&listingId=336917464&listingIndex=3&Log=0

 

Miss my 96. 4.0 I6 was the lowest maintenance, best performing engine I've owned to date.* In the 5 years I owned it all I had to do was replace a water pump and it was a quick and affordable fix.

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Haven't owned this tree fiddy long enough to find out if it's more reliable.

[Got-Boost?]

Hate to be that guy and normally I would NEVER recommend it,....but you sound like a prime example for a cheap lease.

 

If you have steady income and decent credit, go lease something for $99-199 a month for 2 or 3 years and you'll be better off in the long run when you both finish school and have a higher salary.

 

Again, I would normally NEVER recommend a lease but with your luck I see this happening. You buy a car for $3-6k and end up having problem after problem with it and never stop paying. YOu could lease a new car and pay the same maybe less over 3-years for a much better car. Now that is if you are working on improving your financial situation, school, education, etc...etc...it would only be temporary but again I don't know your story so just would throw the idea out...