YACT - New(used) Car Advice....

Scarpozzi

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So I was in a car accident and the damages haven't been appraised yet, but I'm sure my Jeep will be deemed totalled after they see the frame/axel/tranny damage to it. I've been looking around online for a replacement. What should I get to replace it?

I've considered a BMW Z3, like a 1998 or older... Maybe a small sedan with good Gas milage. I only want to spend around $10-12k on it. Any advice? The BMW would be more expensive for insurance and such, but it would look nice and I know I'd definitely like driving it....as long as it's not an automatic. ;)
 

Scarpozzi

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I've looked at Maximas....I've just had a hard time finding a 5speed around here that's not $16k+.... I've definitely considered getting one. ;)
 

godmare

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You kind of seem all over the place - from a jeep to a roadster to a small sedan....
what exactly do you want from a car?
this is how people get destroyted by salesmen
 

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No Lifer
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Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
I've looked at Maximas....I've just had a hard time finding a 5speed around here that's not $16k+.... I've definitely considered getting one. ;)
I guess you're looking at an 02+ then at that price...They are hard to find, because most people hate their lives and drive autos. Just keep looking!
 

Scarpozzi

Lifer
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Originally posted by: godmare
You kind of seem all over the place - from a jeep to a roadster to a small sedan....
what exactly do you want from a car?
this is how people get destroyted by salesmen
I was going to avoid this side of the conversation, but here we go. I bought a jeep cause I knew I was going to get a boat. So I got a Jeep with a towing pkg. Now that my jeep is gone, my parents are going to give me their old truck. It's an old Ford pickup with a trailer hitch, so I am free to get a smaller car now. I want to get something with decent gas milage since Bush is still in office....but would consider a car with a V6 since I'm power happy.

Thus, I was looking at Maximas and BMW Z3s.... The Z3 is the only convertible I ever really considered, besides the Vette, but I'll take suggestions on anything. I'm just trying to keep the buy price around $10-12k. I'm sure if I look around long enough, I'll find a deal. ;)
 

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No Lifer
Sep 29, 2000
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Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
Originally posted by: godmare
You kind of seem all over the place - from a jeep to a roadster to a small sedan....
what exactly do you want from a car?
this is how people get destroyted by salesmen
I was going to avoid this side of the conversation, but here we go. I bought a jeep cause I knew I was going to get a boat. So I got a Jeep with a towing pkg. Now that my jeep is gone, my parents are going to give me their old truck. It's an old Ford pickup with a trailer hitch, so I am free to get a smaller car now. I want to get something with decent gas milage since Bush is still in office....but would consider a car with a V6 since I'm power happy.

Thus, I was looking at Maximas and BMW Z3s.... The Z3 is the only convertible I ever really considered, besides the Vette, but I'll take suggestions on anything. I'm just trying to keep the buy price around $10-12k. I'm sure if I look around long enough, I'll find a deal. ;)
I won't whore maxima throughout the entire thread, but 10-12k will get you an 00 fully loaded 5 speed if you can find the 5 speed part :)
 

Tronoman

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My brother has been looking for a new car, i went with him over the weekend and looked at an Audi A4. It was a nice car, and should be in your price range if you look at around 98-99. The one he looked at was a 99 for just under $12k.