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Pontiacs are compatible with most GM parts...Saturns were qwerky.
What car would you buy that's under $5k?
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Not sure what you mean by the last sentence? You said you didn't to keep the car you got forever, I said a used "modern/nice" car would still have problems in under a year most likely. never said anything about buying a car that the seller had for under a year, which I don't see why it would matter how long the previous owner had it for if you look out for obvious signs.
What's considered modern is very subjective, I definitely don't think that impala looks modern at all IMO. Everyone I've ever known with jeeps has had nothing but problems with them, but they had wranglers, not sure about the Cherokees.
And that intrepid up there is absolutely hideous, Jesus..
look at acura TL 05+'s
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I didn't know that lol. I had a Grand Prix as a rental back in 2009 and it was fun. It made a nice "urrrrk" sound when you put your foot down when the light turned green. Burning out was easy lol
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For me, a modern car means things you'll find in the average car today. A car that's not dated in performance and looks. Nothing's wrong with a Camry or Accord but most people are saying them because of performance and longevity and there's nothing wrong with that, but I would also like some opinions based on looks and style too.
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I actually like the 2003+ year Camry. I'm a fan of the ES300/ES330 of that generation. They're also pretty common so that tells me it's a really good car.
Then there's a car like the 2006+ Impala or 2008+ Malibu. We know it's not as reliable or won't last as long as the Camry, but when you don't have the money to spend on a flashy car, like say a Camaro, Charger, Challenger, it still has that "cool" factor to it driving around the city. I seen a black on black Impala with a spoiler with black rims and it looked pretty damn nice.
Guess I'm just looking for different opinions. I keep seeing Toyota and Honda for obvious reasons but what about other vehicles?
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People are just giving you the best option on a car that will give you the least amount of headaches for your budget.
That obviously is irrelevant to you, so just plunk down $4500 on a car that is visually appealing to you and deal with random noises and and things breaking from time to time.
That obviously is irrelevant to you, so just plunk down $4500 on a car that is visually appealing to you and deal with random noises and and things breaking from time to time.
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You don't want car problems dog, after the headache you get from something "stylish" always breaking down you'll wonder why in the hell you wasted 5k like that.Cop something reliable & call it a day. Tryna be the man on a 5k budget don't really align.
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I mean you can get a well equipped feature wise car in this budget. Even if not, throwing a Pioneer 7 inch screen/double din kit will cost you 2 or 3 bills now you got bluetooth, gps, hdmi, dvd, pandora/spotify/apple carplay/ xm, etc. throw in another 50 for a backup cam.
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get a jetta
I would get a more expensive one tho
unless you cop something from an auction you not getting anything I would consider reliable
I would get a more expensive one tho
unless you cop something from an auction you not getting anything I would consider reliable
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Lexus LS will never let u down
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It's not about me trying to be the man. I've spent $54k CASH on a Genesis and $17k on a Infiniti M35 sport (They both got totaled cause of accidents which is why I'm on disability now lol) back when I was 22-23, that's when I was trying to be the man lol.
I know about cars and the issues they have. We all should lol. Again, I'm not saying I don't want the Camry or Accord. I'm just asking for other opinions than those.
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Those TDI are fresh! If I were looking to spend more, I'd definitely be looking into one
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98+ LS400 
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It's that cheap for all that now??
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Yeah car stereo stuff has come a long way for not much more money. You gotta figure a cell phone does all that for about that price now.
I dont think there are many reliable motors that can take abuse like the 2jz in the Lexus IS and GS from the early 2000s or maybe the acura TL or TSX. I wouldnt even consider buying much else without some maintenance documentation.
I think the consensus on Nike is dont buy american or expensive high end German. If you find a clean low end German such as a VW Golf / Jetta or Volvo make sure its in good shape and set some money aside. I dont know if it was mentioned but y33 infinitis and older G35s aren't bad buys.
Still No Better beater coupes than the Integra, RSX, SC300, Legend Coupe.
Good luck to you OP
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I was just in this same position up until yesterday
I actually had a civic, rsx, tsx and an infiniti i30
parts on these older cars are a fool
I wound up copping a fully loaded Jetta for 14k but was close to getting a is 250 but it was false advertised
I actually had a civic, rsx, tsx and an infiniti i30
parts on these older cars are a fool
I wound up copping a fully loaded Jetta for 14k but was close to getting a is 250 but it was false advertised
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Mah thanks for the solid input. Definitely what I was looking for
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If I went up a few more grand, the IS is what I'd get. The wife doesn't like it cause it's small tho
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I've been researching for months
but in general you're not gonna get a quality car for less than bout 8k and even that's pushing it
you looking at atleast 12k for anything that'll last that also looks decent
also you have to follow the is maintenance history very close cause there were recalls on em and most will be close to 100k in miles
just speaking from what I've seen, trust me I've been stressed over the last few weeks
I still look at cars off muscle memory
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Not true. I've owned several cars under $5k that I've listed already.
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I'm on my second one. I could get a new whip but Idgaf. Just copped another one from the og owner that did all the work at a Toyota dealership and has paperwork on everything.
99 w/160k on it and it's a 5 speed. Probably gonna hit the trails with it in a week or two.
Once this one is done I'll probably try and find another one from down south. All the ones in mn will be rusted out by then.
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I spent 3k on an 04 Elantra with 130k in 2012 and that thing has been great to me. In 5 years I've only had to replace the radiator alternator and a battery. When she finally gives in I'm definitely gonna look into another newer Hyundai.
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Hyundai's are great! Bought a 09 Genesis when they first came out. I was the first person to buy one in full. Second, Paul Allen. $53k out the door. I was young and dumb to do that but the reaction I got from people wherever I went was priceless lol
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op you should check out a police auction in your city.
