El Karacho1647545492 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 You'll probably laugh but I had a late 90s Celica that was very reliable and inexpensive. Probably wouldn't be that easy to find a low mile ones, and I'm pretty sure the 2000+ generation ones had their share of problems, but it seems like she wants something small and "sporty" and you want something that won't break the bank while making her happy. That was the compromise my dad and I came up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 You'll probably laugh but I had a late 90s Celica that was very reliable and inexpensive. Probably wouldn't be that easy to find a low mile ones, and I'm pretty sure the 2000+ generation ones had their share of problems, but it seems like she wants something small and "sporty" and you want something that won't break the bank while making her happy. That was the compromise my dad and I came up with. You nailed it. She is reasonable but likes cars like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Get her a Miata, pre 05 are super reliable and fun, put some snow tires on it in the winter and it'll do really well. Cobalts might be a little more realistic option, but they are noisey little shits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Get her a Miata, pre 05 are super reliable and fun, put some snow tires on it in the winter and it'll do really well. Cobalts might be a little more realistic option, but they are noisey little shits. Actually looking at the following (all daughter approved): 06+ Mitsubishi Eclipse 06+ Chevy Cobalt SS 06+ Scion TC Pushing for a Civic but she is not biting yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Actually looking at the following (all daughter approved): 06+ Mitsubishi Eclipse 06+ Chevy Cobalt SS 06+ Scion TC Pushing for a Civic but she is not biting yet. Scion tC is probably the safest in terms of reliability, and of those 3 is also the least likely to have been hooned like mad. It's been hooned for sure, just not as much as an Eclipse or Cobalt SS. Though I do like the Cobalt SS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Manual http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=43110&endYear=2007&modelCode1=S60&showcaseOwnerId=343123&startYear=2004&makeCode1=VOLVO&searchRadius=75&showcaseListingId=393036796&mmt=%5BVOLVO%5BS60%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D&listingId=392125191&Log=0 Auto http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=43110&endYear=2007&modelCode1=S60&showcaseOwnerId=343123&startYear=2004&makeCode1=VOLVO&searchRadius=75&showcaseListingId=393036796&mmt=%5BVOLVO%5BS60%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D&listingId=392962719&Log=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 get the TC. Its a toyota. Plus TRD actually sold a supercharger kit for them if you want to get bonkers later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Actually looking at the following (all daughter approved): 06+ Mitsubishi Eclipse 06+ Chevy Cobalt SS 06+ Scion TC Pushing for a Civic but she is not biting yet. I would get the Tc. I like the SS for what it was, but anything you're going to find is going to be a rattle trap with questionable crash worthiness. Put her in the safest, most reliable car you can get in your price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted February 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Manual http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=43110&endYear=2007&modelCode1=S60&showcaseOwnerId=343123&startYear=2004&makeCode1=VOLVO&searchRadius=75&showcaseListingId=393036796&mmt=%5BVOLVO%5BS60%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D&listingId=392125191&Log=0 Auto http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=43110&endYear=2007&modelCode1=S60&showcaseOwnerId=343123&startYear=2004&makeCode1=VOLVO&searchRadius=75&showcaseListingId=393036796&mmt=%5BVOLVO%5BS60%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D&listingId=392962719&Log=0 I want the Volvo for myself Drove a 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse and was actually very impressed. It was in great shape and drove really nice. I am going to do some research but initial results look promising. This is the 2.4 liter 4. Interestingly the most expensive insurance of all of the cars listed was the Scion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I want the Volvo for myself Drove a 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse and was actually very impressed. It was in great shape and drove really nice. I am going to do some research but initial results look promising. This is the 2.4 liter 4. Interestingly the most expensive insurance of all of the cars listed was the Scion. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Celica-All-Trac-Hatchback-2-Door-1990-toyota-celica-all-trac-hatchback-2-door-2-0-l-/281601798030?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4190c66f8e&item=281601798030&pt=US_Cars_Trucks :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted February 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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