06-21-2013, 08:51 PM
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Keep the 7k and save it to put down on a lower miles Boxster in a few years and enjoy your daily commute in your Boxster.
You bought it for the fun of driving so why not get that joy daily...how much is that worth?
I look forward to my morning and evening drive every day.
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06-22-2013, 02:54 AM
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That's not a bad idea, any car you can buy for 5-7K is going to have some issues. Especially the ones you list, which aren't low priced econo-cars.
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06-22-2013, 06:29 AM
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what other option?
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Originally Posted by stephen wilson
That's not a bad idea, any car you can buy for 5-7K is going to have some issues. Especially the ones you list, which aren't low priced econo-cars.
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Steve, which low priced econo-car do u suggest?
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06-22-2013, 06:37 AM
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I highly recommend a Mini Cooper S. However, with only 5-7k to spend, you'd be lucky to get a set of fronts seats for that.
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06-22-2013, 06:56 AM
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I'm not sure I have any recommendations, though my wife's RSX S has been great (the ride's a bit choppy). I haven't been in the market for many years. I think the main point was that you will be able to get a car in better condition if you look for one that had a low initial sticker price.
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06-22-2013, 10:25 AM
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It reads that you have your heart set on a WRX. If you can't locate a suitable one, you may want to consider any of the other AWD Subarus. They're great cars to have during a New England winter.
As a DD/commuter car, the Honda Civic is also very good. The later wedge types can be had at a reasonable price. 100K mile examples are almost considered to be new. If you get one, resolve any issues immediately, and the car will perform flawlessly with minimum maintenance. Oil and filter changes, tire rotation, etc. Just the basic stuff. After that, they're like hair dryers. When you want use it, just turn it on, and it works. Plus the gas mileage is super. 35-40 MPG easily.
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06-22-2013, 01:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnny Danger
I highly recommend a Mini Cooper S. However, with only 5-7k to spend, you'd be lucky to get a set of fronts seats for that.
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I'll second the Mini Cooper S! My 2002 has been very reliable. And as Johnny knows, chicks dig Danger Yellow.
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06-22-2013, 04:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thstone
I'll second the Mini Cooper S! My 2002 has been very reliable. And as Johnny knows, chicks dig Danger Yellow.
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Between the Danger Yellow, and TH's good looks, it's a formula for fatal attractions.
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06-22-2013, 06:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thstone
I'll second the Mini Cooper S! My 2002 has been very reliable. And as Johnny knows, chicks dig Danger Yellow.
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how many miles on your cooper? Believe it or not i've seen many 02-03s going for around 6-7k with around 100k miles (more or less). is yours under warranty? how is the maintenance?
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