With car would you buy if you had $13k???

[badluck]

I have $13k to spend on a car and am trying to decide what I should buy. I don't mind buying a car that is a few years old, but nothing older than a 1999. Of course, I do not have to spend the entire $13k. I'm single and currently have a 1999 Honda CRV, which is going to be sold. I cannot come up with more than $13k, so as much as I'd like to come up with more, it's not happening......

So, what would you get and why?



Link 1 to my current car

Link 2 to my current car

 

[RossMAN]

What kind of car do you want sedan or coupe, automatic or manual, something very reliable, sporty, spacious?

Need more specific info on what you're looking for.

 

[Hamburgerpimp]

Honda Civic.

 

[badluck]

I'm open to anything in that price range........but, to help narrow it down, something sporty, and reliable would be cool. Good resale value is important as well....which eliminates Hyundai's.....

 

[tontod]

You can buy a brand new Hyundai Elantra for around $13k. I have a 98 Elantra, and I highly recommend it. A coworker bought one, and he's pretty happy with it.

 

[ElFenix]

3 year old maxima.

 

[Hamburgerpimp]

Civic Prices

 

[badluck]

Oh, and if you have links to specific cars.....that would be cool....

 

[Atrail]

Honda Civic

 

[Pastore]

Nissan 240SX - Quick, reliable, roomy for a coupe...
VW Jetta VR6 - Reliable, nice engine, luxurious...

thats all i can think of for now

if you want to stay in the same type of class, you can pick up an Explorer Sport 4x4 for real close to 13k... my step mom just bought one for 12,999 and i like it a lot.

 

[gopunk]

why are you selling your current car?

 

[notfred]

Since you asked what car I would buy, I would get this car.

 

[RossMAN]

I wish Rallispec were still here.

I'd say a Nissan Sentra or a brand new Hyundai Elantra GLS (awesome warranty and it's BRAND NEW for under $13k).

I've seen manual 2002 Hyundai Elantra GLS's going for $10,688, auto's for $11,688 and new 2003 auto's going for $12,688

 

[gogeeta13]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
3 year old maxima.

Get it 5speed if you can. Its a FWD NA 300zx. Maxima's own. I am looking at a 95 SE 5speed right now...the owner wants too much tho

 

[tweakmm]

maxima
240sx
jetta

 

[Dudd]

Originally posted by: tontod
You can buy a brand new Hyundai Elantra for around $13k. I have a 98 Elantra, and I highly recommend it. A coworker bought one, and he's pretty happy with it.

The newest Elantra got second place in the Car and Driver comparison test that came in the mail today, beating out the Corrolla and Civic and finishing behind only the Mazda Protege.

 

[gopunk]

Originally posted by: tontod
You can buy a brand new Hyundai Elantra for around $13k. I have a 98 Elantra, and I highly recommend it. A coworker bought one, and he's pretty happy with it.

does it have power though? i mean, some people (like me) live around some steep hills....

 

[badluck]

why are you selling your current car?

I don't like having a SUV as much as I thought I would. In addition, I usually only have 1 other person in my car at a time so I don't need all of the extra room a SUV has.....

Anybody looking to buy one???

 

[tontod]

Originally posted by: gopunk

Originally posted by: tontod
You can buy a brand new Hyundai Elantra for around $13k. I have a 98 Elantra, and I highly recommend it. A coworker bought one, and he's pretty happy with it.

does it have power though? i mean, some people (like me) live around some steep hills....

It dosent have a lot of power like an RSX Type S or anything, but its enough to get by for normal, everyday driving. It is 140 HP, enough for getting around town and on the highway.

 

[vi edit]

'99 Subaru Impreza RS

 

[Tommy2000GT]

You can get a 1999 Mustang GT for around 12.5 to 13k.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Why sell the car you have? It's nice.

 

[TrueBlueLS]

I got my car in my sig for just barely under $13,000.

 

[badluck]

Why sell the car you have? It's nice.

Thanks, it is nice....however, I just don't use it in the way I thought I would. Believe me, if I keep it, I'll be just fine.

 

[Gunbuster]

You should be able to score a used 2000-2001 Mazda Protege for 13k easy