I need a good used car....please help with decision.

[lowtech1]

A while back I was asking as which car I should get for a used 2001/2002 car, and now am back with more even more questions.

What car should I get out of these choice 300M, Sebring, Campry, Avalon, or Maxima?

 

[conjur]

Campry? That the new outdoorsy version? 🙂

Out of that list I'd go w/Maxima.

Chrysler = iffy quality
Avalon = Toyota Buick
Camry = unsalted cracker.....blah

 

[isekii]

I'd go with a maxima or a camry.

I just can't trust used domestic cars... even new ones have issues.. just imagine what a used one can do.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: isekii
I'd go with a maxima or a camry.

I just can't trust used domestic cars... even new ones have issues.. just imagine what a used one can do.

I agree.

 

[Cyberian]

Originally posted by: isekii
I'd go with a maxima or a camry.

I just can't trust used domestic cars... even new ones have issues.. just imagine what a used one can do.

I don't doubt this, but does anyone have hard evidence that I could show to my Dad?

 

[Lvis]

My folks are on their second 300m, both have been fine cars.

 

[lowtech1]

Originally posted by: Cyberian

Originally posted by: isekii
I'd go with a maxima or a camry.

I just can't trust used domestic cars... even new ones have issues.. just imagine what a used one can do.

I don't doubt this, but does anyone have hard evidence that I could show to my Dad?

I too would like some evidence on this subject.
I have asked the local repair & part shop, and I also have asked several tow truck drivers to see which car are lemons & which aren't. The consensus is that the new VW bug is the worst of them all, but domestic & imports seemed to be all even with trouble and maintenance.

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: Cyberian

Originally posted by: isekii
I'd go with a maxima or a camry.

I just can't trust used domestic cars... even new ones have issues.. just imagine what a used one can do.

I don't doubt this, but does anyone have hard evidence that I could show to my Dad?

Evidence ? Just pick up a copy of Consumer Reports.

 

[BurnItDwn]

300m

I have a 99 300m and i love it. It's got plenty of power, it's extremely comfortable, Interior is great. Lots of room in the front and back seats. Power everything, Exterior is great.
Though a Sebring Convertible would be nice too ...

I don't like Camry really ... It is a very solid and reliable car ... but I don't like the puny I4 .. and its V6 is kinda lacking in power IMO. It does get better milage and you can get a 5 speed ... It doesn't have nearly as many doodads as the 300m ... (i guess these are little things ... ie .. leather steering wheel, infinity sound system, slightly bigger rims, memmory seating, automatic climate control, integrated garage door opener, Standard leather seats in 300m, optional in Camry ... etc etc etc ...) ..
Maxima's are nice, I was considering a used Maxima back before I bought my 300m. It has many of the doodads that the 300m has, and a nice powerplant .. but I like the comfort level in the 300m ... its a wider car .. and there is more space.

Test drive the ones you like a lot, and pick your favorite. the Maxima or 300m would be my top 2 picks.