Looking for a Car.....

[Tret]

I'm in the market into buying a car. The Thing is I only have about $2000 to spend on the car. I'm going to use it as my daily driver/weekend car since and I'm eventually going to end up restoring the car.Paying for Maintenance isn't a really a huge problem. Since, I can have access to another car most of the time.
So, I found an 89 Manual Ford Taurus SHO for $2000 dollars.
I think I might pull the trigger on that car. So, I guess I came here to ask you guys what cars would you recommend for me to get with a $2000 limit.

-Gilbert

 

[OdiN]

Do not buy a Ford.

That is all.

 

[myusername]

$2000 sure does seem to be a popular price point for used cars this week.

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: Tret
I'm in the market into buying a car. The Thing is I only have about $2000 to spend on the car. I'm going to use it as my daily driver/weekend car since and I'm eventually going to end up restoring the car.Paying for Maintenance isn't a really a huge problem. Since, I can have access to another car most of the time.
So, I found an 89 Manual Ford Taurus SHO for $2000 dollars.
I think I might pull the trigger on that car. So, I guess I came here to ask you guys what cars would you recommend for me to get with a $2000 limit.

-Gilbert

i dunno the reliability on that vehicle, but does it HAVE to be a standard???

if not, check out Chevy/Geo Prizms they are down right boring, but damn reliable and perfect daily drivers.

 

[Tret]

Doesn't matter it can also be an automatic. I was kinda actually looking for a fun car. I really don't need a boring car. I might change my mind though.

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: Tret
Doesn't matter it can also be an automatic. I was kinda actually looking for a fun car. I really don't need a boring car. I might change my mind though.

you plan on carrying more than one person with you?

 

[Tret]

Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE

Originally posted by: Tret
Doesn't matter it can also be an automatic. I was kinda actually looking for a fun car. I really don't need a boring car. I might change my mind though.

you plan on carrying more than one person with you?

Sometimes. I already have a 5 passenger car I can use. Not really interested in a Motorcycle.

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: Tret

Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE

Originally posted by: Tret
Doesn't matter it can also be an automatic. I was kinda actually looking for a fun car. I really don't need a boring car. I might change my mind though.

you plan on carrying more than one person with you?

Sometimes. I already have a 5 passenger car I can use. Not really interested in a Motorcycle.

well then if you already have a car you can use that seats five... Miata might be a decent choice if you want fun.

 

[jlee]

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You might want to keep an eye out for an 86-89 MR2.

 

[Tret]

Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE

Originally posted by: Tret

Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE

Originally posted by: Tret
Doesn't matter it can also be an automatic. I was kinda actually looking for a fun car. I really don't need a boring car. I might change my mind though.

you plan on carrying more than one person with you?

Sometimes. I already have a 5 passenger car I can use. Not really interested in a Motorcycle.

well then if you already have a car you can use that seats five... Miata might be a decent choice if you want fun.

I love Miatas. But do you think I can find one for 2 grand. I'm also 6'3 so I don't know if I can fit one. How many miles should I get the car under on?

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: Tret

Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE

Originally posted by: Tret

Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE

Originally posted by: Tret
Doesn't matter it can also be an automatic. I was kinda actually looking for a fun car. I really don't need a boring car. I might change my mind though.

you plan on carrying more than one person with you?

Sometimes. I already have a 5 passenger car I can use. Not really interested in a Motorcycle.

well then if you already have a car you can use that seats five... Miata might be a decent choice if you want fun.

I love Miatas. But do you think I can find one for 2 grand. I'm also 6'3 so I don't know if I can fit one. How many miles should I get the car under on?

im 6'3-4 and ive never sat in one so yea... i know there was one guy on here who got one for his daughter...

not sure milage or anything on them.

in reference to the MR-2, that car is very very twitchy especially the earlier ones which like to snap the rear out if you do something stupid with them.

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE

Originally posted by: Tret

Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE

Originally posted by: Tret

Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE

Originally posted by: Tret
Doesn't matter it can also be an automatic. I was kinda actually looking for a fun car. I really don't need a boring car. I might change my mind though.

you plan on carrying more than one person with you?

Sometimes. I already have a 5 passenger car I can use. Not really interested in a Motorcycle.

well then if you already have a car you can use that seats five... Miata might be a decent choice if you want fun.

I love Miatas. But do you think I can find one for 2 grand. I'm also 6'3 so I don't know if I can fit one. How many miles should I get the car under on?

im 6'3-4 and ive never sat in one so yea... i know there was one guy on here who got one for his daughter...

not sure milage or anything on them.

in reference to the MR-2, that car is very very twitchy especially the earlier ones which like to snap the rear out if you do something stupid with them.

The pre-93 Mk2 Turbos are known for their twitchiness..I hadn't heard much about the 1st-gens, and I haven't noticed anything odd with mine. Then again, I haven't pushed it hard in corners either..it doesn't really have enough power to break the tail end out on you, though - I imagine the only way you'd get into serious trouble is if you let off the gas in a hard/fast corner.